2008 Ford Falcon ‘Orion’ Spy Shots
May 3, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Ford is going to hate us for this, but its just too hot to not post. One of our readers (better known as Soda) has blessed us with close up spy shots of the 2008 Ford Falcon (Orion).
One car appears to be a Falcon XR series.
The other car appears to be the standard falcon.
If you have any spy shots of the new Falcon (or any other car) email us
From what soda tells us, the drivers were NOT happy and they managed to avoid having frontal shots taken. All of you congratulate Soda for being the first person to take close up spy shots of the new Falcon!
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they have changed the headlights as well by the way i have front shots just as all three drive past once they saw my camera they were gone good shots though
Great pics. Maybe none of them are XR’s, the maroonish coloured one could be the Futura or an optional XR styled bodykit on the car. Bring on a real V8 thats quicker then the turbo six (still love the turbo six).
well let us see the photos please Erik !!!!!!!!!!!
the aerial on the roof is for a 2 way..
2008 cant come quickly enough!!! Its backside looks so good hahaha as in its shape since you cant really tell becasue of the disguise
Hmmmmmmmm the new falcon i really do think that it wont even come close to the VE commodore.
The mighty Holden commodore will shread that falcon
Mr Holden,
you most be hold-en yourself!!
What are you basing your judgement on??
Honestly take a look. ford already beats holden in some key areas, and dont forget their platform is now 5 years old compared to holdens new release.
you wait, i dont think holden has gone far enough with this new VE range to stand up to what the new falcon will bring. they have probably missed a big opportunity here
My family has driven Falcons for as long as I can remember. I’ve got two of them myself. But I’m afraid to say that I don’t like the general stance of the Orion. It’s lack of flared wheel arches as in the generally bland VE Commodore really do it no justice whatsoever. Ah well, no new Falcon for me until facelift sometime in 2011.
OMFG!! i saw 2 of these car today at williamtown, nsw driving past the raaf base, they look hot.. i wish i had my camera!!!
Forget about it its game over now…
LOL @ Tony Soprano!!
Oh, whoopsie… I just realised you meant it’s game over for Holden hehe :D
Thats right forget about it..
O.k to SILENCE the holden crack heads for once here are a few things to help you realise.
A: Adelaide is where holdens are built and everyone in every state Bar S.A (I live in adelaide aswell) well tell you how crap our city is and blah blah blah including you dumb moron’s who back holden so i don’t want to hear a single thing come out of you mouth bout ford when you so happy to put the city that your pieces of crap are built down
B: the only reason holdens are No.1 selling for the past 10 years is because there cheap i will admit that cos well there built in the area with the highest rate of unemployment in the country so even though the dole bludgers that make em are poorly paid along with the importeded slaves.
C: i also metioned improted like the engine, the chassis, 80% of the interior, the lights the whole drivetrain,,um the nuts and bolt (if you lived in SA you’d know there laying those AJAX guys of to buy asian nuts and bolts) so even what HOLDEN em to gether is imported.
D:they waited til other companys brought out lights interior’s that were better till they could bring out there CRAP VE cos they ran out of ideas on how to ‘improve’ on the same design there’ve had since 88
Thank you and good night
fuck all youse holden guys
fuck them up their stupid arses
If anyone wants to know what the new ford really looks like check out the Herald sun cars guide 13/7/07, these pictures were found in the Tip by someone who was looking around and came accross some top secret files. Funny stuff hey Ford Found On Rubbish Dump, the car looks very similar to a VE HSV i think it’s about time these car companies start designing their own cars and not copying parts off other car makers.
im a euro driver. value and specs of the aussie stuff are making me look seriosly at it. if i could get a ghia with ltd spec, heated seats and turbo, as long as the quality is there im in.
Good photos soda. Gives food for thought. Ithink it’s going to be a good battle between the VE Commodore and the new Orion.
I get the impression that the boot is going to be pretty big.
I think this has to be one of the most stupid looking cars that ford has attempted to bring out! if i wanted a bubble on wheels id buy vt-vx commodore!
josh, well im glad you can see through all the stuck on stuff and other camoflage
all u fuckin freaks dissin ford are plain a++holes.ford was the first car to be produced in the world so go get some lives
I believe that in relation to the location of the fuel filler; under Australian Design Regulations the Fuel Filler must be on the opposite side of the car to the exhaust pipe/muffler.
When a car has Dual exhausts it’s placed on the opposite side to the primary or dominant muffler.
I’d like to see all manufacturers devise a system similar to the Old Jags with fuel fillers on both side and when you put the nozzle in one side the other side becomes a vent to allow the fuel to go in quicker and faster pit stops at the petrol station.
What is that shit on the doors? Plainer the better it does not suit.
Wheels august 2007 front cover
Get Wheels mag it has promising photos of the new falcon!
soda, please dont take photo of future taxi’s while atempting to drive
I am sure the Orion will be as economical and reliable as ever for the Taxi owners next year! Bet there excited too!
yep driving cabs just got a lot more appealing from next year!!!!!!! he he he
so where do get my turban?
Notice the way the panels of the back window in these pics are different to the other spyshots of the Orions.
Can’t wait to see the Sydney CBD full of Orion taxis and also more in Brisbane, too!
Ahhhh,thats right your both in Brissy…..Dont forget the rest of Australia!!!!!!!I think their the number one choice in all Australian Cities,were in Hobart to!
I know that Darwin is full of Toyotas everywhere, even Taxis. So I hope the Orion will be there too.
It’s Me., my new name is not permanint. I will change it soon.
DAMN, the V8s in Middle-East this weekend at midnight, I’ll still be watching, though.
My name was GOING FORD, IS THE GOING THING!
Seen the new Falcon today driving along Horseshoebend Road, Torquay at about 1030am. There where two cars following it and one in front of it. Its a great way to get everybodys attention as it did for me. Great camoflauge they use on it but the FORD badges stood out. I bet they be takin it on the Great Ocean road to give it a good run.
i am so excited about the new ford comming out i love fords and hopefully work for them when i am older as a mechanical engineer or graphics designer :)