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Ford Falcon FG, facelift 2011 4.0 DI-VCT (265 Hp) Automatic
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Ford Falcon:
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FG, facelift 2011 Overview:
Ford Falcon (FG, facelift 2011). With 391 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1710 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.0 DI-VCT (265 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The naturally aspirated Barra engine provides strong, linear power delivery, making it a capable and comfortable daily driver with ample power for most situations.
Fuel Economy
With a combined consumption of 9.9 l/100 km, this engine offers a good balance of power and efficiency for a large six-cylinder sedan, making it a practical choice.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Wide range of powerful and capable engines, from efficient EcoBoost to exhilarating Barra Turbo
- • Spacious and comfortable interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Excellent ride quality, well-suited for Australian roads
- • Strong ANCAP 5-star safety rating
- • Robust and proven drivetrain components (Barra engine)
- • Good value for money on the used market
Cons:
- • Some interior plastics feel dated compared to rivals
- • Fuel consumption can be high on 6-cylinder models, particularly in urban driving
- • Rear visibility can be challenging due to thick C-pillars
- • Lacks some advanced driver-assistance features found in newer competitors
- • Resale value can be impacted by the end of local production
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(FG: 2008 - 2011).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Falcon |
| Generation: | FG, facelift 2011 |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 DI-VCT (265 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2011 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 265 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 391 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Barra 195 [Same engine] More details about the engine Barra 195 |
| Engine displacement: | 3983 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92.25 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 99.31 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9.9 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.5 kg/Hp, 155 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.4 kg/Nm, 228.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1710 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 535 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4955 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1868 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1453 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2838 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2100 mm |
| Front track: | 1583 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1598 mm |
| Front overhang: | 942 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1175 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16; 235/50 17; 245/40 R18; 245/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 8J x 19 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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