The new Falcon is described as being developed as a 'top hat' project. Essentially, the current BF model is getting new sheet metal and some minor revisions to its mechanical package. Aimed at the Holden Commodore in the Aussie market, the Ford Falcon also spawns a mid-sized SUV, labeled the Territory that’s also expected to come in for an update.
The FPV performance models will soldier on with the Ford Boss 5.4L V8 engine, but are expected to output more than the current 290kW peak power figure. The turbo 4.0L six should also get a healthy power boost, though it may not be around beyond 2010. By then, Australia will adopt Euro IV emissions standards and the venerable straight-six might not make the cut. More info and images after the jump.
Unfortunately, the chances of this car being exported to the other markets are slim but there is hope that some of the mechanicals could eventually end-up in some of Ford’s RWD models in the US, including the next-gen Mustang.
Reader Comments
Sat Jul 14 2007 12:57 PM
Pembo says
i like:) nice design, quite aggressive
Wed Jul 18 2007 6:33 AM
Vivek Malik says
I have more pics, if u r interested, email me at: bobdbgd@yahoo.com
Sun Jul 22 2007 5:04 AM
nathan warden says
Now thats what we wont
hope it goes as good as it looks
Sat Aug 4 2007 12:40 AM
Grant Scott says
Beautiful, what a beast. In my 11 yr old sons words "that is just the meanest"
Thu Oct 4 2007 1:32 AM
Alicia R. says
Love it. I have a 63 but I'd love a new one.
Tue Jan 22 2008 2:08 PM
mlevere1992 says
The front looks a little like the 'Ultimate Warrior'.
Tue Mar 18 2008 2:59 PM
jarrad says
im a falcon man thru and thru no doudt about it this new falcon is the the best of em all i always liked the ef to el the best till the ba-bf came out now this MONSTA look out holden might hav a winner here
Fri Mar 21 2008 1:01 AM
Chad says
As far as i know the current straight six already meets euro4 standards. The reason it is being phased out in 2010 is because it doesnt meet future packaging restraints (cant be used in a front wheel drive, tall engine height means tall bonnet height) The main reason the Falcon isint exported is it will obliterate sales of the US divisions tank the Corwn Victoria. It meets all US crash regulations, but Ford America prevent Ford Aus from designing a left hand drive version.
Wed Apr 2 2008 9:40 PM
Sir Yappie says
This is a far better car than the Crown Vic...as has been all the previous versions.....FORD are keeping the crown vic coz all the cabbies drive them, coz they are cheep and there are that many of them that parts are easy to come by....i am interested to see the FPV versions in the flesh....it will take alot to take sales from the Transformeresq Commodore !
Sat Jan 24 2009 9:34 PM
baker1124 says
God why is we could get something like that here in the U.S
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