| Ford Falcon BA XR8 Boss 260 (2003-2005) |
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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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6.1
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BHP
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350 @5250rpm
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Torque lbft
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369 @4250rpm
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BHP per ton
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200
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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5408/330
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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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9.5:1
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Valve Type/No
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DOHC 32
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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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193.7
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Width (in)
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73.4
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Height (in)
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56.5
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3850
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| Additional Info: Series 1 BA from 2002-2004, Series 2 from 2004-2005. Much improved handling over it’s predecessor the Falcon AU. A Barra 220 with a 300bhp 5.4 litre V8 was also available. In the straight 6 line-up was a 209bhp LPG Barra E-Gas, a 244bhp Barra 182 and a 320bhp/330lb-ft Barra 240T (XR6 Turbo – XR6T, 0 -60 in around 6 secs). Special models include the Ford Performance Vehicles (UK Prodrive and Ford Australia) Falcon FPV GT / GT-P(Boss 290) with 394bhp/380lb-ft, it’s a heavy car so 0-60 is in 5.8 secs. Also available is the FPV F6 Typhoon with 360bhp/410lb-ft from it’s turbocharged 4.0 straight 6 engine. |
