Possible new Ford?

[Rob1559]

Has anyone seen this yet? Possibly Australian.
Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject: Ford's Answer to the Charger

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Type: V8
Displacement cu in (cc): 330 (5408) 5.4 liter
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 394 / 5500
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 384 / 4500
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 245/35 R19
Driveline: Rear Wheel Drive
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 194.6 × 73.4 × 56.9
Weight lb (kg): n.a.
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: n.a.
Top Speed mph (km/h): n.a.
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.

[BK_GrandMarquis]

Yeah, the FPV division of Ford has had these cars for awhile. Why they don't sell them over here, I haven't the foggiest. Make no sense to me.

[RR|Suki]

yeah that car has been out for a long long time, hopefully if they bring it over they will leave the name alone instead of stamping a old school name on it *cough* GTO *cough*

[Bruce Wayne]

Ford Falcon made for the Australian market, police force. right hand drive. Has 5.4 litre engine made at WEP. Windsor, Ont. Canada

[Mad4Macs]

Yeah, the FPV division of Ford has had these cars for awhile. Why they don't sell them over here, I haven't the foggiest. Make no sense to me.

Don't quote me, but aren't Aussie vehicles left hand drive? Also, I'm not certain that their cars, as manufactured, would meet US crash or emission standards. Believe it or not, the US has pretty stringent requirements.

[Blackened300a]

Well If Ford wants to bring back the Marauder, I think we found our car!

[STLR FN]

Ok I won't quote you. Aussie cars are right hand drive(ie sit in pass side) And yes the US does have stringent laws but even GM found a way to get the Monaro((sp?)GTO) to the states so I don't see why Ford couldn't do it. And if they did bring the Falcon over, give it some other name.
Don't quote me, but aren't Aussie vehicles left hand drive? Also, I'm not certain that their cars, as manufactured, would meet US crash or emission standards. Believe it or not, the US has pretty stringent requirements.

[MM03MOK]

Don't quote me, but aren't Aussie vehicles left hand drive? All Aussie domestic vehicles are right hand drive. Any left hand drives imported must be converted to right hand drive.

[MarauderMark]

Nice but kinda looks like rice.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=80 70&d=1133131423

[VNMUS]

Sure looks purrty!

[RoyLPita]

Ok I won't quote you. Aussie cars are right hand drive(ie sit in pass side) And yes the US does have stringent laws but even GM found a way to get the Monaro((sp?)GTO) to the states so I don't see why Ford couldn't do it. And if they did bring the Falcon over, give it some other name.

I looked into the GTO's trunk. The gas tank is behind the back seat. So much for having trunk space.

[Cobra25]

I looks like a mix between a GTO & a Mustang. I doesn't impress me at all.

[DEFYANT]

I agree with Mark. Like rice grown in the USA.

[Bowman9]

And cheese you off even more an Australian aftermarket company even makes shakers for them.

http://www.shaker.com.au/

[Donny Carlson]

The Falcon XR8 with a 5.4 liter V8

http://www.ford.com.au/global/img/range/falconute/nameplate_exterior01.jpg

http://www.ford.com.au/global/img/range/falconute/nameplate_exterior03.jpg
http://www.ford.com.au/global/img/range/falconute/nameplate_interior02.jpg

That would beat the snot out of a Ranger, I bet.

[Shora]

I agree with Mark. Like rice grown in the USA.

Am I the only one who thinks it looks like a mid size Mazda?

[bigslim]

They are also offered with a milder twin-turbo'd 6 cylinder.

[Dan]

Ford will have to do a ***** TON better than that POS!!!!

[STLR FN]

As lifted off Wikipedia's site:

2008

Daimler Chrysler and General Motors has caught on to the rush of going back to RWD cars whereas Ford never changed it on the Panthers. Ford is rumored to be considering replacing the Panther platform with a derivative of the Australian Ford Falcon (http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?method=4&dsid=2222&dekey=Ford+Falcon&gwp=8&curtab=2222_1) in 2008 (http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?method=4&dsid=2222&dekey=2008&gwp=8&curtab=2222_1). This would be the replacement for the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis, while the Town Car will be replaced with an all wheel drive (http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?method=4&dsid=2222&dekey=Four+wheel+drive&gwp=8&curtab=2222_1) sedan based on the Ford D3 platform (http://www.answers.com/main/ntquery?method=4&dsid=2222&dekey=Ford+D3+platform&gwp=8&curtab=2222_1).

We shall see we shall see....

[Donny Carlson]

He'll be pissed I told everybody about it, but here's a shot of it anyway:

http://www.back2themax.com/gallery/carsstunts/B2TMFlyingHigh.JPG

[jgc61sr2002]

He'll be pissed I told everybody about it, but here's a shot of it anyway:

http://www.back2themax.com/gallery/carsstunts/B2TMFlyingHigh.JPG



:rofl: :laugh:

[Dan]

Are those twin turbs sticking out of the hood? It looks like someone found the answer to Marauder turbo fitment ages ago. :)