2008 FPV F6 launch
14 May, 2008
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With an awesome 310kW of power, Ford Performance Vehicles’ (FPV) new turbo-charged F6 sedan is one of the best performing six-cylinder vehicles on the Australian market.
“The F6 is a phenomenal car with performance equal to or better than many European sports cars, but at a fraction of the price,” Ford Performance Vehicles General Manager Rod Barrett said.
“This is the ultimate driver’s car with a fantastic combination of performance and dynamics making it an amazing car to drive.”
Powered by the high performance 4.0 litre turbo-charged DOHC 24 valve in-line six, the F6 produces maximum power of 310kW at 5500 rpm and maximum torque of 565Nm across the range from 1950 to 5200 rpm.
To achieve the significant 40kW increase, FPV engineers strengthened the piston design and cranked up the boost. A new intake system has improved airflow from the air intake to the engine head inlet, which substantially reduces pressure drop without a loss of boost capability.
“Importantly, while we’ve delivered a vehicle with impressive power and torque figures, we haven’t compromised on driveability and fuel efficiency,” said Mr Barrett.
The F6 boasts fuel consumption figures of 12.3L/100km in manual transmission and 12.1L/100km in automatic guise, a seven percent auto and nine percent manual increase in fuel efficiency over the previous model.
In another first for FPV, owners will have the option of the performance TR6060 six-speed manual transmission or the ZF six-speed high-torque automatic transmission with Sequential Sports Shift at no extra cost.
Matching the increased power is a premium FPV performance brake package, featuring 335×32mm front rotors with Brembo four piston calipers and 328×26mm rear rotors with single red piston caliper.
In order to reach the new performance figures, the engine features re-designed inlet and exhaust systems, a strengthened piston and conrod assembly and a totally re-calibrated engine to maximise response and driveability.
More than 23,000 hours were spent in design and validation, with durability testing and calibration conducted across Australia and track testing performed at Winton Raceway in regional Victoria.
“The F6 gives increased response to the accelerator pedal throughout the rev range, but also provides around town driveability due to better access to torque,” FPV Head of Powertrain Engineering Bernie Quinn said.
The automatic transmission has a cylinder cut feature during wide open throttle gear changes, which shortens the torque off, torque-back-on time between gear changes, enhancing the wide open throttle performance feel.
“The result is a vehicle with outstanding performance, better engine response and fuel efficiency, and improved operating performance under all conditions.”
Carrying over the suspension geometry from the FG Falcon XR6, FPV revised the spring rates and the ZF Sachs monotube damper calibration to create a performance suspension that suits both road and track driving.
“The F6 has an improved turn-in response and linearity, better steering precision and stability mid-corner and a reduced roll rate, which all work to deliver a smooth and controlled ride,” Quinn explained.
From the front the F6 is powerful and imposing; distinguished by its dark headlight accents and titanium mesh grille.
The grille on the lower air intake has been removed, making the mechanicals of the larger intercooler a visible and an integral part of the F6’s tough exterior presence.
A prominent feature of the new generation F6 is the FPV badge, which is placed on both the front grille and rear bootlid. Unique F6 310 badges are positioned on the sides and rear of the vehicle.
The new graphite headlight accents are matched to the 19 inch machine faced alloy wheels with Graphite accents, and an optional F6 Graphite wheel is available.
The F6 is available in 11 exterior colours – Winter White, Vixen, Silhouette, Lightning Strike, Sensation, Steel, Ego, Breeze, Nitro, Octane and Dash.
Inside the cabin, the F6 is distinguished from Ford’s XR6 by its charcoal environment with optical check accents, the unique FPV starter button and blue illumination dial with unique FPV graphics.
The F6 features F6 logo embroidered sports seats in Shadow cloth with suede-feel bolsters and silver stitching. Shadow Leather sports seats are an option.
The interior is packed with features to ensure a premium driving experience, including a sports leather steering wheel with cruise control and audio mounted switches, dual zone temperature control air conditioning, front and rear power windows and alloy pedal covers.
For the first time, the F6 is equipped with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and side curtain airbags, both of which are now standard across the entire FPV range.
Other safety features include Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and four-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), driver and passenger airbags, and Beltminder technology for the driver.
The F6 is protected by a remote alarm and FPV’s ID Datadot identification.
The recommended retail price for the F6 is $65,990^ and will go on sale nationally from June 2008.
CarAdvice will be driving the FPV range later today and we will bring you our driving impressions of the new cars at the earliest possible moment.
By DAVID TWOMEY
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May 14th, 2008 at 2:27 am
Mmm not a bad effort. Ha Ha. Enjoy the drive folks.
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Time for those holden clowns to bow down to the new performance machine the F6! FPV should be congratulated!
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 10:59 am
This car deserves to carry the GT badge, it should be called GTF6, what a awesome car!
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 11:34 am
I’ll be happy with a F6HO Boss ;)
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
The F6 will become like the HO’s. The Ho’s were made for 3 generations (XT, XW, XY) and the Phase 4 was stopped by the government. The F6 is in the BA, BF, FG and wont be around after 2010 when the American V6 comes in. Buy them while you can cause they will become a future classic (in 30-40 years).
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
sad as that that the V8 is a much smaller engine yet is only 2kw lower sad HSV
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
^Yeah, but HSV’s is still quicker! Thats what counts! :)
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Duck, HSV what is quicker than what? F6, doubt it.
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Duck the G6E turbo is quicker than any Hsv in production at the moment
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Duck.the standard FG XR6 Turbo is faster than any HSV or FPV…..fact. So the FG F6 will leave them all for dead again……….and we dont know how fast the GT is yet. I wouldnt even consider a V8 in either Ford or Holden when you can get better performance and economy in the sweet six, wont HSV owners be pissed off when they get burned off by a FG XR6 Turbo !!!!
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
No guys! You understod me, I was talking to O about the V8’s not V6 turbo’s. Have a look!
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
there not v6 turbos there inline 6 turbo the v6 will be the death of the falcon turbo evry one nos the v6 is max rated to 224kw in power but fords so dumb to do this looks like there will be a masive upset in ford fans if ford gose to the v6 sad day in history
oh n by the way the current ba xr6t kills the hsv so yea
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
once again,
looks great in every colour bar the orange.
bring back the “Blood Orange”
does this mean we find out performance figures tomorrow?
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Thats typical of FPV Andrew ditch the popular colours,Phantom and Citric Acid also went with Blood Orange.
Andrew you read the latest Wheels? If FPV cant give GT owners better than the XR6T {0-100 in 5.2} times they should hang their heads in shame.
Mind you it seems the XR8 that has the same engine as the last GT has got slower from Wheels ? I thought the previous GT did a 0-100 in 5.5 sec ,Wheels reporting the new XR8 does it in 6.0 !
Your not buying an 8 in the Uterus Andrew are you?
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
acctually they got a best of 6.3 in the fpv gt with the 302 boss the new xr8 is quicker than the last gt and the auto was short shifting and the gt need to be ran in to got it’s best they should be good for a 5.8 at the least and the new fpv gt should go a hell of alot better than the current but it might only just match the xr6t.
how do you know the new hsv v8’s are quicker than the new fpv v8’s they could only achieve a 5.6 out of them .4 seconds for (over 10 k more spend 3 to 5 k on mods on the xr8 and it will demolish the gts.)quicker than the xr8 so thats nothing to be proud of duck
Vote:May 14th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
phantom made the xr’s n fpv’s look mean n hott
Vote:August 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
just another pile of rusty garbage in a few years.
should be all wheel drive…what a waste of power.
Vote:August 24th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
So Z80, making it AWD will mean it won’t become a pile of rusty garbage???
How about the beaut examples of XY Phase III GTHO’s and Monaro GTS’ that have survived nearly 4 decades? Piles of rusty garbage?
Someone willing to fork over $70k-odd for an F6 or Clubby will take care of it.
Vote:August 24th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
These are big, heavy, safe 4-door family cum sports cars.
HSV tried AWD with the Coupe8. Good package but too heavy.
Vote:August 24th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
As well as the Monaro based Coupe 4.. HSV also released an AWD wagon known as the Avalanche and an AWD Crewman known as the XU-V.. neither of which were particularly popular among HSV fans.. Nor is the FPV Territory for that matter.
If you want an AWD Performance Sports Car you should be looking at either Audi or Porsche
Vote:August 24th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Whoops Coupe4 was it Wheelnut? I had Coupe8 in my head *shrug*
From what I’ve heard the Avalanche was a good bit of kit as is the F6X. Some off-road capability without compromising too much on sharp handling and stonking engines. Hard on juice though.
Vote:August 24th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Ahhh, I mixed up the names from Coupe4 and Cross8.
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