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What is the difference between G6E and XR6?
They share a 4.0-litre straight six engine in identical tune and a six-speed automatic gearbox. In terms of the driving experience they differ only in running gear. The XR6 has what Ford calls sports suspension on 19-inch wheels, while the G6E runs with luxury-sports underpinnings on 18-inch rims.
Is the Falcon G6E Turbo?
Armed with a 4.0-litre turbocharged engine producing 270kW of power and 533Nm of torque, the range-topping Ford Falcon G6E Turbo remains the sub-$60,000 benchmark for straight-line speed.
What is a G6E Falcon?
Fundamentally the G6E was like any other FG Falcon, a comfortable, roomy four-door sedan with a good-sized boot. The mechanical package was the same as other Falcons, made up of a proven six-cylinder engine, smooth six-speed automatic transmission and drive through the rear wheels.
Did G6E come out in manual?
The six-speed automatic transmission was the only one offered (if you wanted a manual, you had to go back to the XR6 Turbo) and the G6E styling was rather nicely understated, making the G6E Turbo a bit of a stealth bomber.
What is G6E EcoBoost?
The 2013 Ford Falcon G6E EcoBoost is just one of three Falcon models to be fitted with a turbocharged four-cylinder motor – a first ever for a large Australian-made sedan. The EcoBoost’s objective is it to take the pressure off the wallet, while allowing drivers to enjoy the practicality of a large sedan.
How many FG xr6 were made?
432
It was the first four-wheel drive passenger vehicle to be designed and built in Australia. Only 432 were ever built.
Are BA Falcons good cars?
The Ford Falcon BA is a great overall family sedan, a highly reliable 4.0L inline 6 fuel injected petrol engine. the car performs well at speed and with a stock exhaust it is very quiet. it has a well designed dashboard with many button functions.
What’s the difference between a XR6 and XR6 turbo?
On top of the specifications available on the naturally aspirated XR6, the Turbo variant receives a limited slip differential, upgraded front brakes and 18-inch alloy wheels. The XR6 Turbo is available standard with a six-speed manual but the ZF six-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.
What is a G6 Falcon?
The new Falcon lineup now includes a new range of model names, the G6 is the entry into the G Series and is a nod to the “Ghia” nameplate and an extension of the G8 nomenclature used on the outgoing Fairlane range in recent years. The “6” represents the six-cylinder engine.