From Sydney Morning Herald:

"In a sign of the times, the turbocharged six-cylinder FPV Typhoon is reportedly faster than the V8"

Ford's new performance cars are the fastest-accelerating Falcons ever - but the maker can't tell you about that, reports JOSHUA DOWLING.

Ford has unveiled its fastest ever Falcons but the company says it cannot promote the milestone because that would breach the new voluntary code of conduct for vehicle advertising.

The 2006 range of Ford Performance Vehicles are the fastest-accelerating Falcons since the famous GTs of the 1970s. They also have the biggest brakes to be fitted to a factory-built Falcon.

The maker has not extracted any more power from its engines with the new model, instead the performance gain has come from a new, highly sophisticated six-speed gearbox that was previously exclusive to Aston Martins and high-performance Jaguars.

In a sign of the times, the turbocharged six-cylinder FPV Typhoon is reportedly faster than the V8. Matched to a six-speed automatic transmission, Ford says it accelerates from 0 to 100kmh in 5.3 seconds.

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If this figure - recorded during internal testing - is correct, it makes the turbo FPV Falcon only a fraction slower than Australia's fastest sedan, the HSV Clubsport (powered by a 6.0-litre V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette) which can reach 100kmh in 5.1 seconds.

The 5.4-litre V8-powered GT Falcon, meanwhile, is reportedly capable of reaching 100kmh in 5.6 seconds when matched to the new six-speed auto transmission.

"We are not making any official performance claims," says FPV spokesman Andrew MacLean. "It's up to the media and third parties to independently test the vehicles and publish the figures if they wish.

"But we will not be promoting the [acceleration] figures because, apart from the variation possible due to weather and track conditions, the voluntary code of conduct for vehicle advertising does not allow us to advertise any element of speed."

The 2006 FPV Falcons were unveiled yesterday at the opening of the Sydney motor show. In addition to the performance boost, all models have had a major facelift and gain race-bred Brembo brakes (previously a $5950 option) as standard equipment. The new brakes, plus the cost of developing new engine management programs to meet cleaner tailpipe emissions (known in the industry as Euro 3) add up to a price rise of between $200 and $860.

FPV has moved to larger brakes for two reasons: they better match the increased performance of the cars and the company is trying to gain the upper-hand over its natural rival, Expensive Daewoo Special Vehicles.

All 2006 model FPVs will have four-piston Brembo brakes and the flagship models will have six-piston Brembo brakes. It is the first time six-piston brakes have been fitted to a factory-built Ford.

HSV has two-piston brake calipers on its base models and four-piston brake calipers on the premium models. It charges $3750 for its optional six-piston brakes.

"We are always looking at ways to improve the performance and handling of our cars and the brakes are as much a part of the whole driving package as everything else," says FPV managing director David Flint, who says that all new FPVs come with an advanced driving course for the owner.

Whoops - Just noticed I posted the above to the wrong topic; should have been 'Chit-chat', I guess - not CAPA. Moderator - feel free to shuffle it over - I can see how to do it....

"In a sign of the times, the turbocharged six-cylinder FPV Typhoon is reportedly faster than the V8. Matched to a six-speed automatic transmission, Ford says it accelerates from 0 to 100kmh in 5.3 seconds."

Holy *beep* :jabber:

Looks like the Boss is now only good for the sound. And that's an auto

Don't mention the phwoar ...

The Sydney Morning Herald

Friday October 14 2005

http://www.drive.com.au/editorial/article....&vf=2&bg=1&pp=2

Ford's new performance cars are the fastest-accelerating Falcons ever - but the maker can't tell you about that, reports JOSHUA DOWLING.

Ford has unveiled its fastest ever Falcons but the company says it cannot promote the milestone because that would breach the new voluntary code of conduct for vehicle advertising.

The 2006 range of Ford Performance Vehicles are the fastest-accelerating Falcons since the famous GTs of the 1970s. They also have the biggest brakes to be fitted to a factory-built Falcon.

The maker has not extracted any more power from its engines with the new model, instead the performance gain has come from a new, highly sophisticated six-speed gearbox that was previously exclusive to Aston Martins and high-performance Jaguars.

In a sign of the times, the turbocharged six-cylinder FPV Typhoon is reportedly faster than the V8. Matched to a six-speed automatic transmission, Ford says it accelerates from 0 to 100kmh in 5.3 seconds.

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If this figure - recorded during internal testing - is correct, it makes the turbo FPV Falcon only a fraction slower than Australia's fastest sedan, the HSV Clubsport (powered by a 6.0-litre V8 from the Chevrolet Corvette) which can reach 100kmh in 5.1 seconds.

The 5.4-litre V8-powered GT Falcon, meanwhile, is reportedly capable of reaching 100kmh in 5.6 seconds when matched to the new six-speed auto transmission.

"We are not making any official performance claims," says FPV spokesman Andrew MacLean. "It's up to the media and third parties to independently test the vehicles and publish the figures if they wish.

"But we will not be promoting the [acceleration] figures because, apart from the variation possible due to weather and track conditions, the voluntary code of conduct for vehicle advertising does not allow us to advertise any element of speed."

The 2006 FPV Falcons were unveiled yesterday at the opening of the Sydney motor show. In addition to the performance boost, all models have had a major facelift and gain race-bred Brembo brakes (previously a $5950 option) as standard equipment. The new brakes, plus the cost of developing new engine management programs to meet cleaner tailpipe emissions (known in the industry as Euro 3) add up to a price rise of between $200 and $860.

FPV has moved to larger brakes for two reasons: they better match the increased performance of the cars and the company is trying to gain the upper-hand over its natural rival, Expensive Daewoo Special Vehicles.

All 2006 model FPVs will have four-piston Brembo brakes and the flagship models will have six-piston Brembo brakes. It is the first time six-piston brakes have been fitted to a factory-built Ford.

HSV has two-piston brake calipers on its base models and four-piston brake calipers on the premium models. It charges $3750 for its optional six-piston brakes.

"We are always looking at ways to improve the performance and handling of our cars and the brakes are as much a part of the whole driving package as everything else," says FPV managing director David Flint, who says that all new FPVs come with an advanced driving course for the owner.

"We recognise that these cars are fast and powerful and we want to do as much as possible to keep them safe. With the new six-speed gearbox we are providing our customers with world class performance: it's only fitting they have world-class brakes."

Both Ford and Expensive Daewoo use expert suppliers for their brakes: FPV uses Brembo and HSV uses AP Racing, both world-renowned racing brands.

HSV's boss Chris Payne, says he is happy with the brakes fitted as standard to his cars. "Our car is lighter than the Falcon so we don't think there is any issue with the brakes," Payne says.

"However, we are in the process of opening up the options package to make the performance brakes available on more models than before."

With revised front and rear bumpers, there is now greater differentiation between the FPV models and the XR6 and XR8 Falcons on which they are based. All V8-powered FPV sedans now have dual exhausts (one on each side of the rear bumper), for example.

"Customers have told us they want their cars to stand out from the crowd and we think we've responded to their demands," Flint says. "They've paid a premium for the premium model and they want to have some recognition for that."

Flint says comparing the new six-speed auto gearbox with the previous four-speed is like comparing "chalk and cheese".

"We've always had an electronically-controlled gearbox but this one really is state-of-the-art. It delivers an amazing double act: better performance and better economy."

2006 FPV Falcon highlights

New front and rear bumpers, with dual exhausts on V8 sedans.

Six-speed automatic transmission now available across the FPV range.

Four-piston Brembo front brake calipers standard on all models except GT-P and Super Pursuit which get six-piston Brembo front brake calipers.

19-inch wheels now standard on GT and Pursuit and optional on the turbocharged Typhoon and Tornado.

New 19-inch wheel design on GT-P and Super Pursuit.

Wider selection of side stripes. Bonnet decals are now optional on all V8 models and a no-cost option on the GT-P and Super Pursuit.

New "Power Bulge" hard tonneau cover available on all ute models.

Traction control standard on all ute models.

Reverse-parking sensors standard on GT-P and optional on GT and F6 Typhoon.

Revised interior trim on all models.

Three new colours.

2006 FPV Falcon price list

F6 Tornado $52,780

F6 Typhoon $59,810

Pursuit ute $54,170

Super Pursuit $59,200

GT sedan $62,210

GTP sedan $70,410

Prices and details correct at publication.

But what a sound!!!......

And then when all the 'speed freaks' have spent their hard earned 'drinking tokens' on a F6, FPV will tickle the V8 to give it a faster time.

they sound great. cant wait to get mine.

But what a sound!!!......

You can make a V8 P76 sound great - but it doesn't make it a great car...

The irony of this performance outcome is that the FPV designers have made BF GT look more aggressive than BF F6 - yet F6 now out-runs it; try figure that....

when are the fwits gonna put a vent on the turbo`s for fsake,they should bloody wake up.

I WANT A TYPHOON

AND

I WANT IT NOW..............

ok

feel better now

shazzy

DBOSS is quiet , must be doing his sums on a Spanking new BF Phoon