2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo specifications
April 14, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
The XR6 Turbo has been the most popular model in the outgoing XR range and as a result, the new FG XR6 Turbo will no longer be treated second rate to the XR8.
The XR6 Turbo will – for the first time – be specified to the same level as the XR8, a sign that Ford has finally acknowledge the cult status of the XR6 Turbo.
The main difference between the XR8 and XR6 Turbo is the engines. The XR6 Turbo is powered by the I6 Turbo engine, producing 270 kW / 533 Nm. Early estimates indicate the car will go from 0-100 in just a tad over 5 seconds. But this is yet to be confirmed.
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.
Fuel economy on the I6 Turbo engine has improved considerably thanks to the extensive engine development program undertaken for the new FG Falcon. Not only does the new engine deliver 10 per cent more power and 11 per cent more torque, but it does so with a 4.9 per cent improvement in overall fuel economy.
With the ZF six-speed automatic transmission, the combined fuel rating has dropped to 11.7 L/100km, a reduction of 0.6 L/100km on the equivalent BF-spec powertrain.
The XR6T retails for $45,490. Options include XR 18″ alloys for $1,000 or the XR luxury pack for $5,000 which includes leather interior, upgraded sound system, dualzone aircon and 19″ alloys.
XR Series – XR6 Turbo
As for XR6 with the following features:
- 4.0-litre 270kW / 533Nm DOHC DI-VCT turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engine
- 290mm clutch (six-speed manual transmission)
- ZF six-speed automatic transmission
- Limited slip differential (LSD)
- High output fuel pump
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres
- Alloy wheel lock nuts
- High series brakes
- Dual horn
Print it: 
PRIMO
My second favourite FG Falcon
People will prefer this over the XR8, The XR8 will probably die out (my opinion so dont get all grumpy). The XR6T is faster 5.1secs to 100km while XR8 gets 6.3secs to 100km. The XR8 doesnt have the same feeling like it used to, the Turbos will rule for ford now on. Like the F6 will.
i dont the XR8 will Die out- well i hope not…. the ford V8s will spring to life again in 2010 i would think with the 5.8 & 6.2 litre engines arriving…. but till then its all about the inline 6 turbo will be put to rest in 2010 where the V8 can take back the top dog role of the Falcons… till then all its all XR6 turbo and G6E turbo…..
just a thought any way….
oooo dual horn.interesting
I JUST WANT ONE !!!!
The new XR6,with a better,more refined version of the old Typhoon engine.Top stuff Ford
The xr6t is intersting it’s faster than the bf f6 typhoon and it’s detuned? (F6:270KW 550NM, XR6T 270KW 533NM) last years wheels magazine had the f6 typoon doing from 5.4 to 5.7 secs to 100 and that’s a fact. In one issue they had a GTS and F6 but it was raining and the typhoon got 5.9 fair enough, the gts was quicker 0.3 secs in every time sector. These figures must be wrong they arnt confirmed either How could a f6 typoon be slower than a detuned xr6t. The figures of the xr8 are correct and it has the exact same engine as the gt and i’s not detuned it got 0-100 in 6.3 and the gt gets 6.2, so thats accurate. How does a f6 detuned xr6t engine be 1.2 secs slower than a Gt engine which is not detuned? the figures are wrong a f6 always got between 5.4 to 5.7 and the xr6t is detuned!!! theres something wrong here 5.1 is impossible.
Nice car, dont like the green though!! 6 speed auto turbo xr6 would be best model in the range..
HSV Senator,
well 5.1 has been recorded and they tried it again and again and kept punching the same time.
perhaps the “anti lag technology” they have implemented has done the trick???????
OSU811,
yeah the 6sp auto would have been the pick of boxes on the turbo in the BF range,
but dont forget now they have a “launch control” on the manuals now. apparently works awesome. I’d love to give it a go, sounds like great fun
HSV Senator,
You are looking at it far too simply. This IS a NEW car, 80% new chasis, different track & wheelbase dimensions, different weights, revised engines, revised transmissions, revised software. Of course the times can be and ARE real.
These things get the power to the ground better.
Brett that doesn’t explain the figures of the XR8 which actually slower than the previous GT and it has the exact same engine. The XR8 has the same technology than the xr6t why isnt it 0.5 secs quicker like the xr6t, which is a detuned f6 typoon motor. These must be remarcable figures and they don’t make sense when you compare the xr6t time with the xr8 remeber the previous f6 got between 5.5 and 5.7 and it wasnt detuned.
HSV Senator, someone with some sense in this article. XR6T looks alrite, XR8 looks out of proportion with the engine bulge… but non dual exhausts makes me cringe, all cars have this kit these days, for $45k I want a car that is close to perfect.
^For once TP i agree, thats what ive been saying to everybody else and they dont listen!
Quote [TP]: HSV Senator, someone with some sense in this article. XR6T looks alrite, XR8 looks out of proportion with the engine bulge… but non dual exhausts makes me cringe, all cars have this kit these days, for $45k I want a car that is close to perfect.
So I take it won’t be looking at / buying a TRD Aurion then either? – That doesn’t leave you with many options then.. except for maybe a Subaru Liberty [GT]
that rear end does not add up. it looks good in some pics and in others it just looks retarded. maybe in real life it will look different.
On the 6 vs 8 thing, there will always be a market for a big brute v8. nothing beats that rumble. not even the jet like whining these engines can give out.
HSV,
but there were no gains to be made with turbo lag on the 8 like there was with the I6T
what was the old GT time anyway (keep in mind that can vary too) the V8 would get better once run in aswell
HSV SENATOR…..stop your crying………..FG XR6 5.1 to 100k FG FPV F6 will be quicker than that.
Stuff the 6.3lt pushrod v8’s up ya bum………..the turbo 6 is king……..live with it…………i can see HSV crying in their tissues !!!!!!
TP…you say for 45 grand you want a car that is perfect……….I guess that counts you out of buying a TRD Camry\ Aurion than. That is one far less than perfect try-hard performance car!!!!!!!
Have to admit i like this…
In a Ute [of COURSE] with a bench seat and on LPG fueled, would have to be one of the best work/play situations one could required!
RECOMMENDED!
Cheers
F-0
^Frugal One, the LPG gas for cars may become obsolete in a few years time by the government.
I heard a rumour:
FG XR6T ran a 13.8sec 1/4 Mile, STOCK AS A ROCK!!!
F6 will dominate all!
I think if people pull their heads out of their ar*s they will see that Ive mentioned prity much everytime Ive posted in a TRD thread that its to expensive! The XR6T is also to expensive despite being less, because it lacks alot of finishing touches that consumers have to come expect. Luckily for Ford if it does have the acceleration people CLAIM, that will be a saving grave.
what is it lacking TP?
how about some thought out input rather than bitter whinging
Anti spam word SMART.
Well lol heaps, that cant apply to TP!
Cant believe how dumb he is with his whinging shyte. Wouldnt the world be a boring crap place if we all were same weird mindset as you TP!
If TP means it’s not finishing because it doesn’t have xenon headlights, pfft! Surly he can’t keep trying to compare a FWD TRD with this.
TP, ive heard there dropped the price on the base TRD aurion by 4 thousand dollars.
HSV Senator Says:
April 14th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
The xr6t is intersting it’s faster than the bf f6 typhoon and it’s detuned? (F6:270KW 550NM, XR6T 270KW 533NM) last years wheels magazine had the f6 typoon doing from 5.4 to 5.7 secs to 100 and that’s a fact. In one issue they had a GTS and F6 but it was raining and the typhoon got 5.9 fair enough, the gts was quicker 0.3 secs in every time sector. These figures must be wrong they arnt confirmed either How could a f6 typoon be slower than a detuned xr6t. The figures of the xr8 are correct and it has the exact same engine as the gt and i’s not detuned it got 0-100 in 6.3 and the gt gets 6.2, so thats accurate. How does a f6 detuned xr6t engine be 1.2 secs slower than a Gt engine which is not detuned? the figures are wrong a f6 always got between 5.4 to 5.7 and the xr6t is detuned!!! theres something wrong here 5.1 is impossible.
Ford have worked on a number of options to make the XR6 Turbo a better faster engine then the now superseeded F6. Ford work close with manufactures of after market performance parts to try and learn how they could increase the the performance of the XR6T.
“One of the key features of the engine is the all new dual mode, split-plenum intake manifolds featureing equal length intake tubes, and with all0new throttle body and fuel rail assembly”
The manifold is manufactured from glass filled nylon.
The XR6T also get an all new fast burn cylinder head.
The engine also gets “revised intake port profiles and condustion chamber geometry the head produces additional “swirl” within the condustions chamber for faster and cleaner burn rate.”
“A new, high efficiency Garret turbo has been developed specifically for the falcon and has been optimised to work in a higher effiency range. This allows boost to build up more quickly thus reducing any effective turbo lag by around 30% compared with the previous model”
“A NEW larger intercooler with improved low restriction ducting also plays their part in more power anbd torque. The turbo engine now pumps out 270kw at 5250rpm and a whopping 533 of torque from 2000 all the way to 4750rpm.”
Ford have improved their software for the XR6 Turbo the software now incorporates a transient over boost system, launch assist and variable cam timing all helping avoid lag at take off and in gear situations. “The transient over boost feature allow the engine to over boost by 10% for several seconds during heavy acceleration for improved performance during situations such as overtaking”
“Both new transmissions deliver significate improvements to the overall vehicle refinement, along with performance and driveability enhancemennts in a number of key areas”
Information from Performance Ford magazine March 2008 and my memory
Yeah Duck, I the TuRD was a little over the top for a FWD car.
Oz. Says:
April 15th, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Say no more……you sum me up what I want to say cool!
FORD FG FALCON XR6 TUBRO – 0-100 in 5.1sec.Whats the F6 going to do?
I’d say 0-100 in 4.8 seconds. Can’t wait to see it tested!
Id say 2.8 seconds… just a credible as other comments
5.1sec as tested by TP’S favorte automotive info reference WHEELS MAGAZINE MAY 2008
Holy crap!!! 2.8 seconds, I feel as excited as TP is! LOL
Problem is though, it will be outgunned by Holden’s W427. Latest edition of Motor says the W427 is expected to do 0-100 in 4.5 seconds. Although I wonder what the price difference will be.
The XR6 Turbo said to retails for $45 490 leather pack is $5000 so $50 000 sounds about right.W427 $125 000 or more,i would buy xr6,get an atomic bottom end,bigger intercooler,larger injectors and all the other good gear and walk away with $1000s in your pocket and a quicker car
Ford GT – The price difference between the new XR6T and the HSV427 will be between $75-100K as an XR6 is expected to be around $40-45K whilst the 427 will probably be up around $120K..
If you want a more accurate comparison with the XR6T you will have to wait until Holden bring out the Twin urbo Torana which is expected by 2010-12
I was musing over the new FPV F6 vs the W427. On paper, the F6 looks trumped by this 7 litre monstruosity, although it’s interesting to note that although the new Nissan GTR produces around 350 kws, it’s torque is similar to the F6 at around 550 nm it’s also not light, weighing in at around 1.7 something tonnes. Any ideas of how much the new F6 might be priced at?
I got it wrong the Nissan GTR produces 588 nm of torque
With rising petrol prices, holden are bringing out a 7 litre engine which wouldnt be very popular as in 2010, ford are thninking of supercharging or turbocharging the V8 engine which is said to be a 5 litre engine. Which would make it alot more quicker that the I6T. The V8T would also come with that roar that gets you excited. You should expect it to be priced between 50K and 60K
You are all poofs, TURBO IS NOW KING AGAIN. I have one and will upgrade, I hope the brakes will last, because I won’t back off. (have big brake onthis one) GO FORD.
^For only TWO YEARS ROD! Heheheheheheheehe! :)
Actually don’t mind the look of the 19″ alloy’s on this funny coloured (but still atractive machine)..
Anyone know if they’re a factory option or aftermarket?
Looks like they may have a ford insignia in the centrecap (which means little anyway)
which pic will?
the green or orange vehicle??
both wheels are ford factory alloys.
the one on the green machine are the standards,
and the one on the orange are the option
Thanks Andrew, was referring to the green XR. Much prefer the plain 5 spoke 19″ wheels. Great news. Now just have to decide on a colour.
Nice car.Very nice. May be getting it next year.
Simply. When compared to other cars that achieve about the same 0-100 the xr6t rules when it comes to value for your $$$
i own a nice BF 2006 SR Falcon, 5.4L 6 speed ZF, i timed it 25 times and it does 6.2s 0-100km/h when in drive, every time consistently. Looks like the 6 speed ZF is taking an advantage over its low RPM torque, 500Nm on RON91 or 518Nm on RON98 and some 242kW. An amazing car, best part is once you’re doing 120km/h – 200km/h, its much quicker than my previous VYII SS manual.
How are you clocking this time(6.2)? Down a hill? That time is as quick as the BF XR6T, no way the standard 5.4L(not XR8) would get near that.. The 5.4L is a slug and runs out of puff in the higher rev range.