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DragonsnDemons

Thursday, January 29, 2009

2008 Ford Falcon FG FPV F6 Auto

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10.0

out of 10

Brand new FG F6 sedan. NZ Autocar Performance Car of the Year and more importantly NZ Autocar overall Car of the Year. The F6 was the most memorable drive of 2008 Paul Owen, Ed NZ Autocar Magazine. Who said maths was boring? 310 kW at 5500 rpm, 565 Nm from 1950 rpm, 0-100 in less than 5 seconds 4.0 inline 6 with Garrett GT3540 Turbo, 355 x 32mm cross drilled/ vented discs with Brembo 4 piston calipers (front) 328 x 26mm cross drilled/ vented discs (rear), ZF 6 Speed auto trans with sequential sports shift, 19 x 8.0 FPV Alloy wheels, 245/35 ZR 19 Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres, Fuel consumption 12.1 litres/100km, CO2 emissions 289g/km, limited slip diff (no numbers but it is cool), Creature comforts? Where to start.... Push button engine start, leather trim, dual zone climate air, 6 CD premium audio and 7 display, cruise control, reverse sensing system, Safety dual front/side thorax & curtain air bags, dynamic stability & traction control, 5 Star ANCAP rating unique build number #98