Nice - although I'll never own a black car as long as I draw breath.
I drove my brother's XR6 turbo a couple of weeks ago - auto - no car under $50k Australian should go that hard. Holy freakin' crap - once you hear that little whistle, it's Hammer Time. Last car that frightened me like that was the original WRX...
Originally posted by vat_man Nice - although I'll never own a black car as long as I draw breath.
I drove my brother's XR6 turbo a couple of weeks ago - auto - no car under $50k Australian should go that hard. Holy freakin' crap - once you hear that little whistle, it's Hammer Time. Last car that frightened me like that was the original WRX...
Isn't the XR6 Turbo more powerful than the V8 Falcon? I seem to recall reading that in some Aussie car magazine. But it was talking in PS, and I don't understand PS!
Originally posted by GilesGuthrie Isn't the XR6 Turbo more powerful than the V8 Falcon? I seem to recall reading that in some Aussie car magazine. But it was talking in PS, and I don't understand PS!
Originally posted by GilesGuthrie Isn't the XR6 Turbo more powerful than the V8 Falcon? I seem to recall reading that in some Aussie car magazine. But it was talking in PS, and I don't understand PS!
Base Falcon XT V8
220kw@4750rpm
470Nm@3250rpm
1745kg
XR6 Turbo
240kw@5250rpm
450Nm@2000rpm
1694kg
XR8
260kw@5250rpm
500Nm@4250rpm
1745kg
GT (actually a FPV - Ford Performance Vehicle - read Tickford)
290kw@5500rpm
520Nm@4500rom
Curiously, the weight's not quoted - not much change from 1800kg, I would suggest.
Thanks, Giles - that actually cleared up a few queries I had - cheers. Just wait until the kids get hold of those in 10 years time with knackered tyres and brakes.
Originally posted by hippyneil Compared to the beauty and power of the new GT... yeah. Real sports cars dont have boots (or trunks if you can't speak proper English!)
*Picks miniMADness up and dusts him down*
Gotta admit I wouldnt say no to a Falcon tho.. but a HRV would be nicer...
In general I would probably agree... but the GT40 is probably the most gorgeous card ever built. And it's BRITISH - although the new GT is totally American but I still want one.
I have no brand or maufacturer loyalty or automatic dislike. I either like a car or I don't. Ford have made good cars and they've made bad cars the same as everyone else.
Love or hate a car for what IT is not who's badge is on the front.
Originally posted by hippyneil
I have no brand or maufacturer loyalty or automatic dislike. I either like a car or I don't. Ford have made good cars and they've made bad cars the same as everyone else.
Love or hate a car for what IT is not who's badge is on the front.
i dont think ford sucks, it was just a joke anyways. i have nothing against them, i like a lot of their cars, like the mustang svt cobra, gt40, and some of their trucks. i used to own a 99 ford ranger ext cab, 4wd, it had really good steering response for a truck.
. j/k
I would love one of those XT-based ones, put some base model wheels on it, and you've got yourself one awesome sleeper!
