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'''Ford Falcon (E241 or FG series). 2008 to date (prod. unknown). 4-door sedan, 2-door utility truck. F/R, 3984 cm³ petrol, 3984 cm³ natural gas (6 cyl. DOHC), 5408 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' Extensively revised E241 series launched in February 2008 with three grilles, for regular Falcon, G6 series (which replaces the Futura and Fairmont nameplates) and XR. V8 engine restricted to sporty XR8 model only. No station wagon (EA169 platform carries over on facelifted model). Notable for very little change in fuel economy figures compared with predecessor. V8 produces 290 kW. FG designation supposedly meant to evoke memories of now-defunct Fairmont Ghia nameplate.
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'''Ford Falcon (E240/FG). 2008–14 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door utility truck. F/R, 1999 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 3984 cm³ petrol, 3984 cm³ LPG (I6 DOHC), 4951, 5408 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' Extensively revised series launched in February 2008 with three grilles, for regular Falcon, G6 (which replaces the Futura and Fairmont nameplates) and XR. V8 engine restricted to sporty XR8 model only. No station wagon (EA169 platform carried over on facelifted model briefly). Very little change in fuel economy figures compared with predecessor. V8 produces 290 kW. FG designation supposedly meant to evoke memories of now-defunct Fairmont Ghia nameplate. Marketed as larger than [[Ford Mondeo Mk IV|Mondeo Mk IV]], but in fact smaller in key dimensions except overall length. At time of launch, petrol models gained a five-star ANCAP safety rating, one up on its main competitor, the [[Holden Commodore (VE)]]. EcoBoost turbo four from 2012, when FG also had a minor facelift. Smaller 5·0 Miami V8 for XR8 from 2013.
  
  
''Manufacturing locations:'' Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia
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''Manufacturing location:'' Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia
  
''Marque:'' [[Ford]] | ''Model page:'' [[Ford Falcon]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Ford Falcon (BF)]]
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''Marque:'' [[Ford]] | ''Model:'' [[Ford Falcon]] | ''Predecessors:'' [[Ford Falcon (BF)]], [[Ford Fairmont (BF)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Ford Falcon (FG X)]]

Revision as of 14:59, 8 October 2014

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Ford Falcon (E240/FG). 2008–14 (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan, 2-door utility truck. F/R, 1999 cm³ (I4 DOHC), 3984 cm³ petrol, 3984 cm³ LPG (I6 DOHC), 4951, 5408 cm³ (V8 DOHC). Extensively revised series launched in February 2008 with three grilles, for regular Falcon, G6 (which replaces the Futura and Fairmont nameplates) and XR. V8 engine restricted to sporty XR8 model only. No station wagon (EA169 platform carried over on facelifted model briefly). Very little change in fuel economy figures compared with predecessor. V8 produces 290 kW. FG designation supposedly meant to evoke memories of now-defunct Fairmont Ghia nameplate. Marketed as larger than Mondeo Mk IV, but in fact smaller in key dimensions except overall length. At time of launch, petrol models gained a five-star ANCAP safety rating, one up on its main competitor, the Holden Commodore (VE). EcoBoost turbo four from 2012, when FG also had a minor facelift. Smaller 5·0 Miami V8 for XR8 from 2013.


Manufacturing location: Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Falcon | Predecessors: Ford Falcon (BF), Ford Fairmont (BF) | Successor: Ford Falcon (FG X)

 

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