BF Specs and Combined Threads

[gtfpv]

It Does Bring Some Exciting Times Back Into The Ford Die Hards Doesnt It When A New Model Is Released. It Genuinely Is One Of The Reasons That Makes Life Worth Living.

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by hbk_dx

did u also happen to read about what they sed bout the 6.7 litre ls2, they reckon the chassis can take up to 750kw, i seriously hope fpv can get there act together for this

Yep posted the thread earlier. 350kw for the HSV one guy reckons.

[FGX-351]

lol thats one thing i love about hsv, i always get a good laugh when they go over board with capacity and power in such short amounts of time

[FGX-351]

supercharged 5.4 gtho, mouth is watering at the possibility

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

Yep posted the thread earlier. 350kw for the HSV one guy reckons.

I HEAR TOYOTA PRIUS is bringing out a new steam engine powered buy the sun with superheated steam . it is rumoured to be producing 237 kw's with 388nm of torque . not bad for a 977kg car . hsv need to be up to it for this one.

[RED_EL_XR8]

Enough Gentlemen! If its not about the new BF this thread does not need it! Last Word!

[XtRmn8]

Looks good so far!

I am happy to hear that the 6 speed man will come with the base XR6!

[JPFS1]

seems a pretty significant update to me, more so mechanical than anything.

The XR6T and XR8 i drove really did feel like they performed allot better with the 6 speeder in there, great box!

Need to find FPV details.....

[FGX-351]

yeh the xr body kit looks a hell of alot tougher

[gtfpv]

is it reliable to hear about an upcoming release 2 months in advance . is this the norm? i really don't know . i thought they weren't allowed to release info untill the car goes on sale . what are the facts on this.?

[JPFS1]

Originally Posted by gtfpv

is it reliable to hear about an upcoming release 2 months in advance . is this the norm? i really don't know . i thought they weren't allowed to release info untill the car goes on sale . what are the facts on this.?

i guess it's totally up to the manufacturer... afterall it is their product.

[FGX-351]

hmmm good point

[MITCHAY]

I doubt it would be less than the info released. If anything maybe more than original info and no one would complain about that lol

[FGX-351]

ild be lookin for ford to make an announcment regarding wether the info is a leak,false...ect

[FGX-351]

lol i know i wouldnt!:d(H)

[CSV_LS1]

Originally Posted by hbk_dx

ild be lookin for ford to make an announcment regarding wether the info is a leak,false...ect

Not if the Age will be publishing the first drive on thursday _

[The Stylist]

It looks good so far - now I'm off to find some more info...

[Haza]

the base inline 6 engine is getting a boost to 190kw with 6% better feul efficiency
turbo 6 bumps up to 245kw and the 5.4v8 goes to 230kw.

good effort there ford with concentrating on the fuel.


looks like theyl be selling heaps better.

[The Mighty Red]

morning all , without reading the 5 pages of posts since I went to bed last night is there any news of power upgrades for the boss motor???

[Kapn_Kiwi]

Originally Posted by our_blue_xr6

morning all , without reading the 5 pages of posts since I went to bed last night is there any news of power upgrades for the boss motor???

Don't know yet.

245kw XR6T
230kw V8
190kw I6

[YOOT]

http://mellor.carsales.com.au/mellor...o_enews300.pdf

Try this.

[galaxy xr8]

In that pic, why does the XR8 have the series 1 17in rim's????????.

[YOOT]

Barra245T 245kw and 480nm
Barra190 190kw and 383nm
Barra230 230kw and 500nm

New 6-speed optional in XR6/XR8 for $1500-$2000
Standard Version 450nm, XR version 600nm.

Transparent redline, auto can shift as much as 250rpm above the 6000rpm redline on WOT.

Dual VCT now active, idle speed now 550rpm, cruise speend 100kmh engine speed 1500rpm, SY Territory 1800rpm.

What about the XR8? The new front bar is shaped like the FPV bar, might have ot get me one of these. Upside down trapezoid.

[YOOT]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

In that pic, why does the XR8 have the series 1 17in rim's????????.

Except they are 18" And slightly different, they good though!

[Steffo]

Please don't tell me the XR's 6-speed auto can only handle 600Nm of torque? That's less then the T56... and the ZF is supposed to be rated to 775Nm. Do we get a ponce cheapo one or something?

[OzJavelin]

To my untrained eye, it *looks* like a BA MkIII ... no significant difference to previous model. A bit like what Holden does to differenciate Exec, Berlina, Calais, etc .. change bumpers, lights and trim. I hope the tech improvements are enough to drag it across the finish line?

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by YOOT

Except they are 18" And slightly different, they good though!

How do you know?, where does it say they are 18.

[LTDHO]

I hope this is not a repost.

Check page 8 of the Melbourne Herald Sun.

What happened to BB, BC, BD and BE?

[YOOT]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

How do you know?, where does it say they are 18.

Because 18s are standard on the XR8 and that isn't changing.

[YOOT]

Originally Posted by Steffo

Please don't tell me the XR's 6-speed auto can only handle 600Nm of torque? That's less then the T56... and the ZF is supposed to be rated to 775Nm. Do we get a ponce cheapo one or something?

That should handle over 300rwkw without modifying it at all. Whats the problem? Any more power/Torque and the gearbox won't be your best friend anyway, you'll swap it out for a 3-speed or similar. It will handle enough troque to get most owners across the line in high 10-low 11sec bracket without modification.