| Ford Falcon AU XR8 (2000) |
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Country
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Australia
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Top Speed (mph)
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N/A
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0-60 mph
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Under 7 secs (est)
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BHP
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280 @5000rpm
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Torque lbft
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310 @3750rpm
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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4942/302
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Engine type
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V8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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5
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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4/5
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Length (in)
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193.2
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Width (in)
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73.6
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Height (in)
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56.6
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| Additional Info: AU series 1 from 1998-2000, series 2 from 2000-2001, series 3 from 2001-2002. Prior to 2000 the XR8 made 248bhp. A Ford Tickford Experience model was also built with a 335bhp 5.6 litre engine called the FTE TE50, it had many upgrades and trim changes over the XR8 and gets to 60mph in around 6 secs. Also an even more rare TS50 was built. The XR6 has a Straight 6, 4.0 litre engine making 220bhp or 231bhp with the XR6 CVT engine 0-60 comes around in 7.5 secs. A Falcon S was also built with a 4.0 litre 211bhp engine and was much cheaper than the XR6. |
