Ford Falcon XR Ute by Craig Lowndes
October 1, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
Apart from the updates to the XR Sedan range, 650 “XR by Craig Lowndes” XR Utes will be built. Available as an option, buyers can tick the box on all XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8 Styleside Box models, including XR6 with the optional E-Gas dedicated LPG engine.
Set for sale in two weeks time, the limited-edition XR utes comes with a variety of additional equipment:
- 18-inch sports alloy wheels,
- a one-piece hard tonneau cover with integrated power bulge and rear spoiler,
- Momo steering wheel,
- prestige audio system with six-disc in-dash CD player,
- an iPod®/MP3 audio player input connection
- unique “by Craig Lowndes” decals
The pack retails for an additional $1,000 while offering nearly $6,000 of additional equipment and features according to Ford (although we are having a hard time working out how the above costs $6,000).
The Momo steering wheel will match the exterior and interior colour as best as possible, available in Blue, Grey or Red. Speaking of exterior colours, the new range is only available in
- Lightning Strike,
- Octane,
- Vixen,
- Conquer
- Silhouette.
The Craig Lowndes pack will be ready for sale by the 15th of October.
Tags: Ford Falcon, Ford Falcon XR Ute
THAT IS PRICELESS, A LEGENDARY V8 UTE, SIGNED BY A LEGENDARY RACE DRIVER…
WOW!!! a Craig Lowndes falcon ute!!!
If you buy one of these, what ever you do…
DON’T ‘TRUCK’N’ CRASH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WANT ONE!!!
Problem is I really, REALLY want an Orion F6 Typhoon. So I’ll probably be getting that.
You are wondering how all that extra kit is worth $6,000?
Here are some guesses:
* 18-inch sports alloy wheels – $1,500
* a one-piece hard tonneau cover with integrated power bulge and rear spoiler $1,000
* Momo steering wheel $750
* prestige audio system with six-disc in-dash CD player $750
* an iPod®/MP3 audio player input connection $250
* unique “by Craig Lowndes” decals $1,000
Atdealer prices all that kit would easily add up to $6,000. At real world prices, it is probably closer to $3,000. So for $1,000, I reckon it is a pretty good deal.
All they are trying to do is keep sales up and get the inventory down on the run up to the Orion. Should work too.
Can’t wait to see the Orion ute.
I agree it’s a good way to shift excess stock before a new model comes out.
However; if a car is going to be a limited edition it should have something more to distinguish it from the rest apart from having a signature on it or a numbered badge on the glove box.
I believe that a Limited Edition Car should be available in a one-off custom mix colour or have a special paintjob that’s unique to that particular car. For example the HSV SV99 was the only car to come in Hackett Gold and the GTS-R was the only came in Yellah Terrah.
Which is why if Ford wants to make this a limited edition they shouldn’t come in the same colours as a normal ute. Or have extra features that are available as options on normal utes. Extras such as a supercharger or adjustable air suspension would have been better – more exclusive.
Why not try the “Harlequin” paint that changes colour – just like Craig did?
I agree that the limited edition ute should have a one off colour, maybe an orange to match the 888 Falcon V8 Supercar
I think your right wheelnut, but i suppose all ford money at the moment is being thrown at the orion…
Also i dont know why they keep putting spoilers on utes, it looks so wierd and out of place…
so will they offer a 6sp auto in the XR6 variant?
yes wheel nut maybe a paint job that changes colour just like craig did he he he he
maybe in the dark it looks red and in the bright light it shines blue ha ha ha ha (all in good fun)
maybe a xr8 sedan with the full vodafone stickers to match craigs car
Ive always wanted a car with dots on the doors,oh they dont have them on the doors dooh!
so why no accents in the body kit like they just did to the sedans?
maybe it should be only the vodafone silver with vodafone red highlights
hey missile have you ever heard of a resale price on one of those “Enforcer” or “Devil R” falcons that was released a few years back?
Nope! I have hardly seen any once they were released ! You ?
Did you see earlier what I posted on Webber getting punted off yesterday? One of the guys on the F/Forums wanted to know if Murphy and Kelly had a love child together that had entered F1.
missile,
yeah i replied to it with yes they actually had 2 love children and the other is racing in nascar where he punts Ambrose off
actually i have seen a Devil R and Enforcer getting around one time but only one time
Any one remember the Dick Jonson Grand Prix Turbo XE Falcon?
Any way, why does this ute not got a roll bar, or somthing that stands out a bit more than a Lowndes singned sticker on the side?
The Grand Prix Turbo had wide fender flars, a low spoiler, Smowflake mags (also used on Fairmont Ghia & ‘87 ZL Fairlane), Twincarbs, Garret or HKS turbo & Dick Jonson stickers on the front mudgurds.
ah ME,
i have actually heard of the EX turbo but dont know too much about them.
no one ever speaks of them. i dont know why.
Hey Me I remember seeing them when they came out ,quiet tough looking,had B45 Simmons wheels on them I thought! I just read also there were only 36 made 30 blue,6 red ! They must be collectable by now! Did anyone know they made Brock Falcons ? EAs !
yep the brock falcons had a big “bubble” type body kit on them
I like the idea of what they’ve done for a “last effort” before the Orion’s release. But, I too think they could’ve done more with the Ute and the Sedan. Don’t get me wrong, it is a great thing what Ford have done, but some engine changes would have been a great sell out. It would’ve been great for the BF model to have one last thing to shove it right up Holden before handing itself over to the Orion.
Thats just my opinion.
What the FU-K is with me with race car driver’s last names?
2nd time I made that mistake, first with rick kelly, now dick johnson.
I fogot the H in Johnson even though is does not matter, GRRR!!!
Ford have also updated the XR series with new wheels,seats,skirts and fitted with the optional 6 speed auto .
Lowndes UTE ,pricing will start from $35,620 for the XR6, $41,445 for the XR6 Turbo and $42,595 for the XR8 in case you wanted to know .
I’m Sorry Craig Lowndes, but I like the Cobra ute better. If your ute had a power increase I may of really wanted one.
I still think the Lowndes ute will sell, simply because of numbers.
It falls into a lot more peoples price range, and there will only be 100 Cobra utes.
In case Craig Lowndes watches this site…
Wow that was a great win and lucky win too, in wet conditions. Ford 1-2-3 and championship lead can’t get any better!!
Hee hee, Bathurst should sell some utes (Lowndes & Cobra, although I’m sure all the Cobra utes are already spoken for).
That was AWESOME. Before the rain I was getting excited about possibly Ford filling top 6 spots.
HA,HA. I still remember when some one made fun of Ford at the seccond round of this year, when Holden had a 1-2-3, but Ford’s 1-2-3 at Bathurst was better!!
I’m sick of using “Me.” with a pansy full stop at the end, so I changed it to “GOING FORD IS THE GOING THING” Ford’s slowgan from the ’70s.
Toss (I mean Toddler) suggested Lowndes was LUCKY to win. Well, Bathurst is about 50% luck but if you don’t have the other 50% (speed, preparation, treamwork, good drivers, a great car) luck doesn’t help. I thought he was the only one NOT ARROGANT in the Wankingshaw team. I’ve changed my mind. BTW only 6 Commy’s managed to finish out of the whole field.
Toss refers to Lowndes almost getting taken out by Winterbottom than someone else after that. He seems to forget that his brother was the first one to almost take Lowndes out.
Then he goes on to say Holden will come back at Lowndes/Whincup at Indy. Is he advertising their plans to cheat like end of last year IN ADVANCE? (His wording pits all Holden teams against 888) Hmmmmmm
Best response I’ve heard was on the Ford Australia Forum.
I forget his name but he said “seems like Holden wasn’t happy chucking wheels at Lowndes to try and stop him winning Bathurst, now they’re throwing whole cars at him.”
I bet you get a kick out of that KFC.
Lowndes nearly hit 2 Holdenwoos, one on the first lap and later on at the chase (pRick “arse rape’n” Kelly)
It’s about luck toddler, you were lucky to win with Skafie in 2005. PS, I had KFC tonight!!
Watto, that guy on the forum needs a medal.
“seems like Holden wasn’t happy chucking wheels at Lowndes to try and stop him winning Bathurst, now they’re throwing whole cars at him.”
funny as!!!!!!!!!!!
i wonder if tander now reckons winning the race is just fluff now too.
dont forget indy ruined lowndes last year when officials acted too quickly to penalise him before he got a chance to re-adress after that incident with ingall
Yeah “fluff”. Biggest load of crap ever. Who doesn’t want pole? Especially at Bathurst.
Andrew M, I tink Ford got penalised for winning Bathurst last year. Do you remember at Indy, Toss and Wingnut (Tander) battling for first with pRick at least 5 secs behind?
Toss & Wingnut pit a few laps different to pRick and all of a sudden he’s in front? Bullshit. Wingnut had the speed to beat Toss.
Don’t forget to point out to everyone you know, pRick won the championship by cheating AND he only won one stinking little race (with Wingnut & Toss’ help), couldn’t even win a bloody round. People (Holden) bagged the crap out of Ingall but at least Ingall won a round (Oran Park). He couldn’t win the championship with Holdenwoo.
i luv GTO’S but not monaros man
holdens r crap
n my new ford which is a v8 7.2 litre cobra
so any holden fans wanna bring it, bring it!!!!!!!!!!!
im brining drama f**k u n ya muma
i agree totally man
^^^^^^^^^^^Watch your language Travis.
“i luv GTO’S but not monaros man”
ARRRRRRR! The pretty much the same thing MATE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why would you pay an extra 6 grand for a ute signed by a TOSSER!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Duck You wouldn’t say that if he was driving a Holden !!!!!!???!!!!!???!!!!!!
But imagine if one of your ford drivers went to holden. How would you feel?