2008 Ford Falcon Orion spy photos
November 10, 2007 by Paul Maric
After spending time away on other projects, our spy photographer is back into the swing of things, bringing you the latest developments from Ford’s ‘Orion’ project.
Despite what it may look like, thisXR8 prototype is not driving around with training wheels on…
The small wheel attached to the rear is used to check the accuracy of the on-board trip computer under varying loads and driving conditions. In this instance, the rear of the vehicle appears to have been filled with heavy material, increasing weight and making acceleration a slightly harder task.
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One of the latest developments in the Falcon hunt – and one that has already been picked by our vehicle stylist – is the redesign of the rear passenger doors. As you can see below, the uneasy entry/exit trait common to all Falcons from the AU, to BF may have been alleviated with a straight cut door line, and an extension of the roof line, allowing easier entry and exit.
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The rear end has been somewhat of a mystery during the course of the vehicle’s development. These photos shed some light on the angle and shape of the rear lights, suggesting more of a smooth and flowing design.
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A reader has also sent in some photos of a base model sedan and tubbed utility testing in country Victoria. Certainly not discreet, the awkward colours and shapes were a dead give away to our keen-eyed reader who had a camera on hand to snap the pair testing.
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Remember, if you have any spy photos of Ford’s new Falcon – or any other vehicle for that matter – contact CarAdvice, if the photos are decent, we’re willing to pay cash (more than the major magazines). High-resolution copies of the images attached are available. Please contact CarAdvice to request copies.
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don’t know about anyone else… but I hate those door handles, my missus has an ‘07 civic with the same style and her rings frequently scratch it underneath.
Hey cantong, you love showing your self up don’t you? :D
I like what Cobra 302 said, but this is what’s most likely to happen…
XR6TURBO=270kw/550nm
XR8=295kw/530nm
GT=325kw/570nm
F6=315kw/600nm
GT-HO=390kw/680nm
C’mon FPV/Ford! you can do it!
Looks a bit arse up in the air design to me. Imagine its so boot space can grow.
lol is that all you got to say (Me) Hey cantong, you love showing your self up don’t you? lol how was i showing my self up farout your dumb
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Yes, you are showing your self up! If you can’t talk cars, maybe you should leave this site.
Far-out, your dumb.
ME. went up +1.00
Cantong went down -9.99…
So, Is your moma making Cantong? It doesn’t take long! :P
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.
hey Me i recon u should leave this site what your sayin to that other guy has nuthing to do with ford bye the way i would probebly laughf at :So, Is your moma making Cantong? It doesn’t take long. year 5 so what i reacon iff people dont wanna talk about cars they should leave
enterlude, who the hell are you? do you even know what this “cantong” is? BTW you are just an idiot. I’ve made almost 500 posts here and you?????
How do I know you could be him with a different name.
Cantong, I know it’s you…Great work covering your self up to look like someone, NOT!!!
To the idiot by the name of ‘enterlude’ You have to be an idiot if you want anyone to think you not ‘Cantong’
But if you not ‘Cantong’ you would have to be a total retard because you attacked the person named ‘ME’ by saying.. “pff shut u dont know what your talking about fords allways benn powerful u dumb ass” so he just says “hey cantong love showing your self up dont you” than you loose the plot “lol is that all you got to say (Me) Hey cantong, you love showing your self up don’t you? lol how was i showing my self up farout your dumb” So no one would think your some person other than this “cantong” the way you stick up for your self and your poor spelling…
SO THERE YOU GO… Your momas making Cantong it doesn’t take long…twit
wow man thats funny that is really funny i think every body laughft at that when they red it good work keep up the funny posts because alot of people what to read them lol you killed it