When did Ford stop making XR8?
The last Ford Falcon XR8 was sold in June 2010, powered by a 290kW/520Nm naturally aspirated V8. As for the next iteration – teased in August – it will be Ford’s last last ever, with the Australian manufacturer announcing in May that it will end local production in October 2016.
What DIFF is in a BA XR8?
Ford Falcon BA Dana Diff 3.23:1 Ratio XR8.
What is Ford called in Australia?
The Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited
The Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited, known by its trading name Ford Australia, is the Australian subsidiary of United States-based automaker Ford Motor Company. It was founded in Geelong, Victoria, in 1925 as an outpost of Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
What engine is in the Fgx XR8?
Harrop supercharged 5.0-litre V8
ENGINE / TRANSMISSION There’s nothing new about the XR8’s 335kW/570Nm Harrop supercharged 5.0-litre V8 – having been fitted to the previous GT, GT RSPEC and GT F models – but it the first time an XR8 has used forced induction, and eclipses the previous XR8 by 45kW and 70Nm.
What engine is in a XR8?
With the Falcon (FG) XR8 has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. This engine produces a maximum power of 394 PS (389 bhp – 290 kW) at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 520.0 Nm (383 lb. ft) at 5750 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 6 speed Manual gearbox.
Is Ford good in Australia?
On the surface, Ford Australia seems to be in line with most of its competitors, currently sitting within the top five brands on sale today thanks to a solid performance in 2019 that skirted the double-digit percentage sales dips that plagued the industry last year.
Has Ford closed in Australia?
Ford has confirmed 600 manufacturing workers will lose their jobs when the company’s plants at Broadmeadows and Geelong shut down on Friday. Ford is the first of the big three car makers to switch off the factory lights after the demise of the local industry was announced in 2013.