It now comprises The 4. Power is up from kW to kW, at rpm, running on 95 octane fuel. Torque increases by only three Newton metres to Nm but this peak now occurs at rpm, fewer than the previous model.
A higher compression ratio These are supplemented by a slower idle speed, lower viscosity oil and an upgraded ignition system, with variable spark-timing and dual-knock sensors, so it can run OK on regular or premium unleaded petrol.
Noise, vibration and harshness suppression have also been addressed across many mechanical and structural areas. V8 and 4. Subtle exterior and interior design changes include new seat fabrics, trim highlights and wheels. The four-speed auto remains a no-cost option. Suspension is unchanged.
XR6s are lowered, with unique sports-tuned springs and dampers, from the previous model. The new XR6 also gets a restyled front bumper and tail-lights. Trademark Falcon muscle is now characterised by an even broader delivery, quicker acceleration, noticeably smoother, quieter running and easier breathing. The six-speed's efficiency is evident in the way it reads the finer movements of your right foot with greater precision than the four-speed the more intricate, accurate operating parameters of its adaptive programming and its crisp, smooth shift quality, in leave-it-alone or do-it-yourself modes.
Weighing in at nearly kg, the Falcon is still a heavy beast. So, while Ford's fuel economy campaign has yielded results, they are most apparent on the highway. At kmh, a taller diff ratio combines with the six-speed's longer legs to turn the engine over at only rpm, rpm fewer than the four-speed. This specific sedan cranks out horsepower, and its acceleration is downright brutal, yet it looks like a regular familiar car. Check it out in the video below and find out what mods lurk under the hood and how much it costs to do such an upgrade.
Rated at horsepower and pound-feet of torque, the inline-six wasn't as powerful as the V-8, but the XR6 Turbo was quicker from 0 to 62 mph, which made it a popular choice among performance car enthusiasts. Engine 4. Ciprian Florea. Senior Editor and Supercar Expert - ciprian topspeed.
All Ford. Nadine Armstrong. Finding a happy compromise. What we love. What we don't. Ford Falcon XR6; 4. CarAdvice Overall Rating:. How does it Drive:. How does it Look:. How does it Go:. Our ratings explained. Toyota Camry. Kia Stinger. See all. Previous Owner Review. Owner Review. Trent Nikolic. Dealer DEMO. Used Cars For Sale. Dealer USED. Although not the most agile or dynamic of cars, the Ford has a thrilling rawness that Europe's manufacturers are often all too keen to engineer out.
It may be wild, but the Falcon isn't hard to tame. The excellent steering has a direct feel, while the rear-drive chassis is twitchy without being unnerving. Don't expect refinement, though. The archaic four-speed automatic gearbox takes an age to swap between ratios, even when used in manual mode, and has a tendency to clunk when reverse is engaged. Ride quality is firm and, at speed, there's lots of noise in the cab-in - although as most of it is from the sports exhaust, enthusiastic drivers are unlikely to complain.
The Falcon lacks the build strength of European Fords, so while the dashboard is attractive and well finished, some plastics on the door trims and switches are poor.
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