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Ford Falcon FG X 4.0 EcoLPi (269 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Ford Falcon:
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FG X Overview:
Ford Falcon (FG X). With 409 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1766 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 EcoLPi (269 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers strong, linear power delivery suitable for daily driving and highway cruising, benefiting from the high torque of LPG.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel economy for a large sedan, especially considering the lower cost of LPG, making it a cost-effective choice for high mileage drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic Australian heritage and design
- • Wide range of powerful and reliable engines, especially the Barra six-cylinder
- • Spacious and comfortable interior with excellent ride quality
- • Strong performance options, including the supercharged XR8
- • Good value on the used market
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption for performance models
- • Dated interior design compared to international rivals
- • Limited safety technology compared to contemporary European/Japanese sedans
- • Lack of Euro NCAP rating (though ANCAP 5-star for FG)
- • Final generation, limited future support/parts availability for some specific items
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(FG, facelift 2011: 2011 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Falcon |
| Generation: | FG X |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.0 EcoLPi (269 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2014 |
| End of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 269 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 67.5 Hp/l [6mm less] |
| Torque: | 409 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | Barra EcoLPi More details about the engine Barra EcoLPi |
| 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: | 12:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | LPG |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 17.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.6 kg/Hp, 152.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.3 kg/Nm, 231.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1766 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 464 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2300 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 88 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4949 mm mm [6mm less] |
| Width: | 1868 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1494 mm mm [41mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2838 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2100 mm |
| Front track: | 1583 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1598 mm |
| Front overhang: | 943 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1168 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; 245/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 8J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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