The venerated XY was released in October 1970, with variations to grille and tail lights but otherwise unchanged bodywork from the XW. system. Fuel efficiency figures also improved, with figures of 10.7 L/100 km (22 mpgFollowing the release of the FG Falcon model in 2008, which lacked a wagon variant, the BF was revised and re-released in Mark III guise, but only in wagon form, and only the base model XT was available. The unique 5.4 litre V8 (initially launched in 2003) produced 290 kilowatts (390 hp)/520 newton metres (380 lb⋅ft). Jeff Smith writer. Whereas the North American model used an "economy" 3.10 to 1 rear-axle ratio, the Australian Falcon was built with a 3.56 to 1 ratio, which better complemented the torque characteristics of the engine, yet still allowed a reduction in cruising rpm when compared with the Zephyr. They were powered by FPV's version of the Ford Falcon Barra engine, a 4.0-litre DOHC 24-valve turbocharged inline-six with variable cam timing. Initially, they intended to produce the Zephyr, Consul, and Zodiac, using expensive dies they would need to purchase from The first Falcon sold in Australia was the XK series, introduced in September 1960. The handling and ride were described as competent, but the non-powered steering was heavy at low speeds with an overly strong caster action after performing a maneuver such as a U-turn. When the XF Falcon passenger car range was replaced by the redesigned EA series, the XF commercials (utility and panel van) continued unchanged due to there being no EA series versions. In the end, the Focus project did not proceed as its parent company messed up a lucrative local component sourcing arrangement, so the Asia-Pacific production of that model was instead started at a new plant in Thailand in June 2012. The Falcon Sundowner Van, based on the Falcon 500 Van, was introduced in 1977. It certainly turns heads, and even with the cost of importing one it should still work out cheaper than a Mitsubishi Evo VIII - and it's more comfortable and practical as well.We've found an Australian with a kick that's nearly as good as England rugby hero Jonny Wilkinson's!

In 1982, for the first time in more than a decade, the XE Falcon, with its Ford's Australian-manufactured 'Cleveland' V8s were discontinued in 1982. These cars were specially modified in the "parts and accessories" workshop at Ford's Campbellfield factory. At the end of 2010 the Falcon wagon was permanently discontinued. 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.Nevertheless, the XR6 Turbo is an exciting car. The Ford FG Falcon comprised 7 different trim levels, divided into 3 three distinct groups: The power output of is similar to previous FPV turbos, but it is a substantially modified design:In an unprecedented move, at the 2008 introduction of the FG Falcon, the XR8 was the only V8 model available. The XC also introduced the country's first locally produced family sedans with a suspension designed around radial-ply tyres. Seven are thought to have been raced and six were sold off to dealers that marketed them as "Homologation Packs". They were also needed to satisfy the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport regulators for minimum production numbers to allow the modifications to be legal for racing.

In 1978, inspired by a dominating 1–2 finish for Falcon hardtops at the 1977 Hardie Ferodo 1000, Ford introduced the limited-edition The Falcon, while popular, was usually outsold in Australia by Holden gambled that the predicted increase of oil prices during this era would drive consumers to choose smaller, more fuel-efficient cars, but the oil price rise never materialised, whilst Ford dealers aggressively pitched the Cortina 6 against the Commodore alternative until the XD Falcon arrived in 1979. The steering linkage was upgraded with 9/16 in tie rods instead of the 1/2 in tie rods found in the US models. This platform also formed the basis of the Ford Territory sport utility vehicle. Other changes included a totally different dashboard layout to the XA/XB series, new rear doors with a lower sill cut, air extraction vents in the rear of the C-pillars, and very large bumpers front and rear with no additional valance panel under them. Barra turbo Ford Falcon XR6 “It was making reasonable power for what it had, and it was reliable – until I started to race it. It was announced in mid-2009 that Ford would start production of a direct-injection, turbocharged four-cylinder "EcoBoost" version of the Falcon.A new liquid-injection LPG engine (EcoLPi) was introduced in second half of 2011. iPod Integration and Bluetooth are now standard across the range and all models except the XT receive an 8 in colour touch screen. In June 2010, new emissions regulations introduced meant that the iconic V8 engine had to be discontinued.

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