2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute
May 9, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
As with the XR6 Turbo sedan, the XR6 Turbo ute will be specified to the same level as the XR8 Ute. The main difference between the two performance models being the engines.
The car which is sure to prove popular with Ford fans around Australia builds on the equipment levels of the XR6 with a host of performance features. Firstly and most importantly, the package includes a 270 kW & 533 Nm I6 Turbo engine, limited slip differential, upgraded front brakes and a new, larger 290mm diameter single plate, self-adjusting type clutch.
From the back the XR6 turbo can be differentiated from the XR6 with a dual round exhaust outlet with chrome tips.
The XR6 turbo comes standard with a six-speed manual but the popular ZF six-speed automatic transmission is available as an option.
2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute specifications:
As for XR6 Ute with the following features:
- 4.0-litre 270kW / 533Nm DOHC DI-VCT turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engine
- 290mm clutch (six-speed manual transmission)
- Optional ZF six-speed automatic transmission
- Limited slip differential (LSD)
- High output fuel pump
- Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres
- Alloy wheel lock nuts
- Performance brakes
- Dual horn
- Dual round exhaust outlet with chrome tips
Options list:
Technology Pack (available on all FG Falcon Ute models, excluding column shift auto)
- iPod Integration
- Bluetooth mobile phone integration
Safety Enhancement Pack (available on all FG Falcon Ute models)
- Side head/thorax airbags
- Perimeter alarm
XR Sports Pack (available on all XR Ute models)
- iPod Integration
- Bluetooth mobile phone integration
- 18-inch XR alloy wheels with 245/40 R18 tyres
XR Luxury Pack (available on all XR Ute Styleside Box models)
- Leather trim sports seats
- Dual zone climate control
- Premium audio system with 7-inch colour ICC screen, 6-disc in-dash CD, 8-speakers
- Premium sports interior appearance
- 19-inch XR Styling alloy wheels with 245/35 R19 tyres
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Duck,
i couldnt care less if i got the model before standard DSC kicks in.
what do you mean holden waited??
did holden stop selling VZ utes once the VE sedan was released???
get off the drugs…….
^No. Holden could have put the VE on the market without ESC the same as Ford but they took a little longer, because they wanted the ESC to be added to the whole VE range.
duck,
what difference does it make whether it is a VZ ute with out ESC getting around as opposed to to a VE ute without it??
Im saying for a whole new Model Andrew M you’d think (or I anyway) you’d have the ESC standard across the whole range. Thats why Holden didnt release the ute at the same time as the sedan but Ford released both at the same time.
ok,
so lets not release any more new cars till 2050 because it would be a kick in the guts if they werent available with hovering capabilities from word go
Oh wopdy do Andrew! Stop egsadurating!!!!!! 2050!!!!!!!!! What Bullsh*t! Only a couple of months, it would be!!!!!!!!!!
DUCK………….if believe your spiel it becomes true. Lame reasoning and suggest you hit your head a few times on computer screen.
egsadurating ??????????
Never heard of that one.
Yes Duck, it is purely only the economics of scale (investment required for EuroV) that is forcing the retirement of the I6. You know the one? The only truly Australian designed, engineered and built engine left here?? End of an era!!
I know you’ll be happy in 2010 because you’ll finally be able to breathe easy.
The I6 turbo matches/surpasses Holdens best USA Chevrolet V8 (not counting the 3 times more expensive W427), and the NA I6 spanks the Alloytech V6.
Myself? I’m happy we have some great muscle cars to choose from here, whether SS, XR6T, R8, GT, whatever floats your boat. I’d have any one of them in a heartbeat. Since it’s my hard earned money going down, for me it’s XR6T or hopefully F6.
I wouldn’t be so gleeful of the shelving of the I6, because the Chev V8’s are next. GM have already dropped plans to release the Camaro Z28 (LS9 6.2 Super-Charged). Before you know it, we’ll all be in bloody Pri-Arses. I’ll ride a pushbike I think.
In the meantime, I’ll enjoy my future XR6T/F6 and my mate his SS-V. Both great cars. I don’t wish the downfall of either because morons think spending $40K on a Priarse is better than hanging onto their older V8 which they already own and will go for years.
Oh you know what I mean. The propper spelling is exaggerate.
While ford ditch the I6, Holden are going to bring out a turbo, a twin turbo V6. That’s weird isn’t? The tides turn round.
By the way what V8 are ford gonna use after they get rid of the 5.4L? A 6L, 7L? etc.
Duck, I left a comment at August 3rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm which is awaiting moderation. I garuntee you will enjoy reading it. Stay tuned.
Well, word is 5.0L. We’ll see. I’ve seen numbers quoted for Duratech that better the I6 and future DI Alloytech in power and torque, especially with twin-turbo. I’ll believe it when I see it though, especially torque.
Again, read my comment at August 3rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm when it has been moderated. You will appreciate it.
Wrong Duck – wrong! wrong! wrong! wrong! wrong!
The reason Holden delayed the release of the VE ute [as they had done previously] had nothing to do with ESP or anything like that.
The reason was because the new state of the art robots for the VE Assembly line were installed at the Elizabeth Factory “on the fly” – that is introduced gradually whilst they were still making the VZs which were to be phased out over time.
And as Holden had already decided to bring forward the release of the New Statesman not only to coincide with the release of the VE but to take advantage of its popularity in the Middle East – The robots that were designed and programmed to buld the VE and WM sedans were brought
on-line first.
The robots for the utes were ready but not turned on so the Sedans by-passed those areas – in the same way that the utes now bypass other robots
Then once the initial demand for the sedans had eased they set about working on the Ute and finally the Wagon.. until finally the whole VE line was up and running
Spot on Watto it will be a 5.0 Litre possibly a Pushrod V8. which will provide Ford and FPV with much more flexibility in terms of enhanced performance and increased Kw’s.. so I wouldn;t be surprised it the 5.0 produces as much power as the current DOHC 5.4
Holden could also be going for a Smaller more Powerful V8 as HSV are looking at the Cadillac North-star V8 for a new “Budget Beater” which will sit below the Clubbie
As for Holdens DITTO [Direct Injection Twin Turbo Option]V6 it will be similar to the one featured in the TT 36 Torana Concept Car awith the possibility of procuing the same amount of power as the New F6/
Holden never made a VN ute. They did however make a VG ute which had the same front end as the VN Sedan
As for the VG Ute with a Bench seat.. Holden made a limited number of stretched utes from VG-VR as “special orders” which would be turned into ambulances. They required the bench seat inorder to fit either an extra crew mwmber or a relative of the patient.
However; when the Mercedes Sprinter vans arrived the Ambulances switched over to them and Holden were left with a number of these utes which they sold through their major regional dealerships in the country as they knew they would be snapped up by farmers because they were perfect for carrying extra long loads etc
Bit like how XF ute moved into XG while sedan went to EA.
I see Ford XR6 turbo ute has won Alloy Tech/LS2 Magazine(Motor)Bang for your bucks 08,won 2 out of 3 categorys and second in the other one good stuff Ford especialy coming from Alloy Tech/LS1.But I think there point system is floored,i mean how can it win if all the judges rate it so bad,must be bad point system(or Bias),looks like they will have to change it again.GO FORD
I hope Ford have really considered the consumer this time round. In October 2007, I purchashed a factory order Craig Lowndes BF XR8 UTE. My XR8 has only travled 18000km’s and has been serviced 3 times. When having my XR8 serviced I have had several issues brought to my attention. Factory fitted broken air box, leaking gearbox seals, noisy diff, carpet moulding falling apart, interior fittings not assembled correctly, they couldn’t even put the style side back on straight, so when driving up the road my XR8 looks like it is crab walking. This is the 6th falcon I have owned in the past 22 years, and it may very well be the last. The GM’s VESS may be a better option, “hence” quality control.
wow was this still going???
Duck, as NM says you have lame reasoning.
why did holden wait till after the VE’s release to opt it with the full compliment of airbags??
as you put it “there is no excuse for that”
its their NEW model!!!!
how poor was that??
Still going Andrew.M?? Someone dragged up the old “2008 Ford Falcon Orion Interior and GT Exposed” blog which has 1122 comments on it which I’m sure is a record.
BTW the comment I referred to that’s awaiting moderation at August 3rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm is STILL awaiting moderation. Two full weeks ago. What’s going on CA? Either display it or delete it.
1122 comments dating back 12 months,
i would get lost in all that.
why go back to it then when the bitter comments about the vehicle still happen on fresh posts to this very day, by the same “bestest” at being “bitterest” in the business (you know who)
Amazes me that most stories on caradvice start elsewhere and only rarely does caradvice start on cue and others copy! Please guys lift it standard and not having shot at you guys – but its true!
Ford as always produce such ugly cars i mean have a look at the FG it looks like a dog dinner the front looks out of wak, mazda 3 comes to mine and the rear looks shit house..
Mr Oh My God, get over yourself. With your attitude you would still complain about it looking like a “dog dinner” no matter what it looked like.
Oz your back.where you been?
i’m going to be really stubborn.
Yes the xr6t is a awesome car.
I still can’t see the point of a SPORT utility vehicle.
Ive got and fg xr6 turbo ute in breeze
Im very disapointe in the clunking comming from the drive train it feels at times that im driving a train apparently its standard and now ford is replacing my gear box and clutch making weird noises…but performance wise unbeatable second to none
You Aussies get the Falcon and yet we North Americans (Yanks and Canucks) still get the lousy Taurus.
Hey Farro if its any consolation I read last week that were talks of exporting our fabulous in line 6.
he inline 6 is shit