Ford Falcon XR6

Not to be confused with Ford Falcon (XR).
Ford Falcon XR6
2005 Ford Falcon (BA) XR6 Turbo sedan
Overview
ManufacturerFord Australia
Also calledFord Falcon S XR6
ProductionOctober 1992[1] – October 2016
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size sports sedan
Body style
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive layout
RelatedFord Falcon
Ford Falcon XR8
Chronology
PredecessorFord Falcon (EB) SS

The Ford Falcon XR6 is a six cylinder sports sedan[2] based on the Falcon. It was produced by Ford Australia from 1992 to 2016. A turbocharged model, the XR6 Turbo was introduced in 2002.

First generation (1992–1998)

EB (1992; S XR6)

See also: Ford Falcon (EB)

The Ford Falcon S XR6 was released in October 1992, in the EB II series. The suspension and engine was tuned by Tickford Vehicle Engineering.[3] It was powered by a 4.0-litre Ford straight-six (I6) producing 161 kW (216 hp) and 365 N⋅m (269 lb⋅ft), increasing the power by 13 kW (17 hp) from the base engine.[4]

ED (1993)

See also: Ford Falcon (ED)

The Ford Falcon (EB) XR6 was released in August 1993, dropping the S prefix from the name.[5] It featured quad headlights,[6] and introduced the XR6 wagon. It was powered by a 4.0L I6 producing 161 kW (216 hp).[7]

XG (1993; XR6 utility)

See also: Ford Falcon (XG)

The Ford Falcon (XG) XR6 Utility was released in 1993.[8] It was powered by a 4.0L I6 producing 161 kW (216 hp), and had reduced the payload of 560 kg (1,235 lb).[9]

EF (1994)

See also: Ford Falcon (EF)

The Ford Falcon (EF) XR6 was released in 1994. It was powered by a 4.0L I6 producing 164 kW (220 hp) and 366 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) of torque.[10] The EF II series released in 1995 and discontinued the wagon variant.[11] Compared to the regular engine in the Falcon, exhaust valve size was increased from 39 mm (1.5 in) to 41 mm (1.6 in), and increased the compression ratio from 9.3:1 to 9.35:1.[1]

EL (1996)

See also: Ford Falcon (EL)

The Ford Falcon (EL) XR6 was released in 1996. It was powered by a 4.0L I6 producing 164 kW (220 hp).[12] It used a one-piece bushing in the lower control arm, rather than the three-piece bushing in the regular Falcon.[13]

XH (1996; XR6 utility)

See also: Ford Falcon (XH)

The Ford Falcon (XH) XR6 utility released in 1996. It was powered by a 4.0L I6 producing 164 kW (220 hp), and had a reduced payload of 530 kg (1,168 lb).[14] The XH II series released in 1997, and increased the payload by 30 kg (66 lb).[15]

Second generation (1998–2008)

AU (1998)

See also: Ford Falcon (AU)

The Ford Falcon (AU) XR6 was released in 1998. It was powered by a 4.0L I6 producing 164 kW (220 hp), with an increased compression ratio of 9.6:1. The XR6 VCT was powered by a 4.0L I6 with variable camshaft timing producing 172 kW (231 hp) and 374 N⋅m (276 lb⋅ft) of torque, and featured independent rear suspension as standard.[16][17] The XR6 utility had a payload of 530 kg (1,168 lb).[18]

BA (2002)

See also: Ford Falcon (BA)

The Ford Falcon (BA) XR6 was released in 2002. It was powered by the same 4.0-litre Ford Barra engine as the base sedan,[19] the Barra 182 producing 182 kW (244 hp) and 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) of torque.[20] It featured a new headlight design with cut-aways under them into the bumper, changing from the previous quad headlight design.[21]

The XR6 Turbo was introduced, powered by a turbocharged Barra 240T engine producing 240 kW (322 hp) and 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) of torque.[19] It featured a limited-slip differential and recalibrated traction control.[22]

BF (2005)

See also: Ford Falcon (BF)

The Ford Falcon (BF) XR6 was released in 2005. It was powered by a 4.0L Barra 190 producing 190 kW (255 hp) and 383 N⋅m (282 lb⋅ft) of torque,[23] the XR6 Turbo was powered by the Barra 245T producing 245 kW (329 hp) and 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) of torque.[24]

A cab chassis variant of the XR6 utility was released in May 2006, as the 'Tradesman' special edition. The LPG-only Barra E-Gas was available as an option,[25] and produced 156 kW (209 hp) and 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft).[26]

Third generation (2008–2016)

FG (2008)

See also: Ford Falcon (FG)

The Ford Falcon (FG) XR6 was released in 2008. It was powered by a 4.0L Barra 195 producing 195 kW (261 hp) and 391 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) of torque. The XR6 Turbo was powered by the Barra 270T producing 270 kW (362 hp) and 533 N⋅m (393 lb⋅ft).[27]

The XR6 utility was available in styleside and cab chassis, the XR6 Turbo utility was only available in styleside.[28] The XR6 cab chassis was able to be optioned with one-tonne suspension, which increases the payload capacity to 1,240 kg (2,734 lb) and the gross combination mass to 4,890 kg (10,781 lb).[29]

The LPG-only Barra E-Gas engine was available as an option for the XR6, with the engine producing 156 kW (209 hp).[2] In 2011 it was replaced by the Barra EcoLPi, producing 198 kW (266 hp) and 409 N⋅m (302 lb⋅ft).[30]

FG X (2014)

See also: Ford Falcon (FG X)

The Ford Falcon (FG X) was released in 2014. It was powered by a 4.0L Barra 195 producing 195 kW (261 hp) or a Barra EcoLPi producing 198 kW (266 hp). The XR6 Turbo was powered by the Barra 270T producing 270 kW (362 hp).[31]

The special edition XR6 Sprint was released in 2016. It was powered by the Barra 325T, producing 325 kW (436 hp) and 576 N⋅m (425 lb⋅ft) of torque. It featured an airbox made of carbon fibre, and an overboost feature. With overboost it produces 370 kW (496 hp) and 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) of torque for ten seconds. It was limited to 550 units, with 50 units being sent to New Zealand.[32] The Sprint nameplate was previously used for a special edition AU Falcon, the XR6 VCT Sprint.[33]

A blue XR6 was the final car manufactured by Ford Australia, rolling off the production line at the Broadmeadows Assembly Plant on 7 October 2016.[34]

See also

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