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Ford Unveils the Future of Driving Enjoyment

Staff, Tuesday October 11, 2005.

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 BF Falcon XR8 (11.10.2005)  BF Fairmont Ghia (11.10.2005)  BF Futura wagon (11.10.2005)  BF Falcon XT V8 (11.10.2005)  BF Fairmont (11.10.2005)  BF Falcon RTV Ute (11.10.2005)  BF Falcon XLS Cab Chassis Ute with aftermarket jarrah tray (11.10.2005)  BF Falcon XR8 Ute (11.10.2005)  BF Fairlane Ghia (11.10.2005)  BF LTD (11.10.2005)  The SX Territory Ghia AWD has been judged the Best Recreational Four Wheel in the prestigious 2005 Australia's Best Car Awards (22.11.2005)

Ford Australia President Tom Gorman today launched the new BF Falcon and SY Territory range, promising new levels of driving enjoyment for customers.

"We're delivering on the key wants of customers with the new Falcon and Territory range - economy, performance, refinement and safety.

"The high levels of engineering that are clearly evident in the new Falcon and Territory range continues a long line of firsts for Ford Australia.

"This year DSC will feature on selected Falcon and Territory RWD models, including the first local DSC application on a V8 sedan, and the first use of DSC on a manual transmission.

"In another exciting first for customers, Territory Ghia will become the first Australian manufactured vehicle to feature a reverse camera, adding to the outstanding versatility of the top-selling SUV in the country."

Mr Gorman said the safety levels in the Falcon and Territory range complimented the high engineering levels keeping Ford Australia at the forefront of local automotive manufacture.

"Ford customers can look forward to an engine offering class leading levels of performance, combined with our upgraded four-speed automatic or our new, state-of-the-art six-speed automatic transmission, promising fuel economy improvements of up to 11 per cent."

Mr Gorman said the new Falcon and Territory range would also offer new levels of comfort and refinement.

"It's only going to take a short drive in any one of the new models to realise this is a significantly quieter car, and has taken refinement to a new level.

"Importantly, we have developed a car that reduces the overall sound level in the cabin while still retaining the pure engine note that our customers love to hear.

The new BF Falcon range will also feature traction control as standard on all petrol sedans and wagons and, for the first time, on XR Utes.

"Every Falcon and Territory owner will appreciate the noticeable improvements in performance and refinement and, in the petrol engines, fantastic new levels of fuel economy.

"All the upgrades we have made in this programme will ensure that Falcon and Territory remain at the technological forefront of Australian-made vehicles."

Highlights of the new programme include:

"The changes we've announced in this programme signal another exciting step forward for our local product range," said Mr Gorman.

"The key overriding principle behind all of them, however, is their customer-driven focus and user-friendly application, delivering real benefits for every Ford owner," Mr Gorman said.

BF FALCON - A REFINED EVOLUTION

As the most refined and sophisticated Falcon range ever built, BF Falcon combines fresh design elements and leading edge technologies with the elegant and powerful appeal of its award-winning predecessor.

Refinements to the exterior and interior designs see the introduction of new front and rear graphics, new alloy wheel and wheel cover styles, and an array of new fabrics, trims and finishes, which gives BF Falcon a commanding presence on the Australian motoring landscape.

"BF Falcon is a refined evolution of the successful BA range of vehicles," said Ford Australia Director of Design Simon Butterworth.

"By utilising Ford's corporate design DNA, the new BF range strengthens the Falcon brand by delivering a more dynamic, powerful and exciting front graphic, while still maintaining the elements of sophistication evident throughout the BA range.

"The rear of the car has been endorsed by improved, dynamic tail lamps that mirror the design philosophy of Falcon's distinctive and successful front."

Sports and Luxury
The XR performance range continues to make a bold, powerful statement with the introduction of BF Falcon, building on the very successful BA XR range and drawing further inspiration from the Falcon V8 Supercar.

It also continues to forge strong links with Ford's performance heritage, expressed by the new sports front bumper featuring a deep, wide central opening and GT-style fog lights, recessed in a more angular surround with pronounced fluting.

Fairmont Ghia presents its own unique variation of the new design BF front graphic, dominated by chrome details and new foglights that replace the cornering lamps on BA MkII.

"The new Fairmont Ghia exterior design features chrome highlights across the front and along the side, which give the luxury sports model a level of jewellery and sophistication usually reserved for more luxurious European vehicles," Butterworth said.

A chrome strip encircles the vehicle, running through the front and rear bumpers, and along the side profile courtesy of new inserts in the bodyside protection mouldings. In the front bumper, a full width chrome strip segments the lower grille opening and foglight surrounds.

Fabrics and finishes
Inside BF Falcon, a host of new trims, fabrics and finishes have been introduced to complement the modern, stylish and sporty design of the exterior, while specification enhancements on Fairmont and Fairmont Ghia build on their established prestige profile.

Falcon, Fairlane and Territory models equipped with the new six-speed automatic transmission feature a new shift lever, making it immediately distinguishable from the four-speed automatic.

"The gearshift on the six-speed automatic combines a crisp, accurate throw with a more detailed appearance, while the leather-look gearshift boot reinforces the sporty nature of the new Falcon and Territory models," Butterworth said.

New door handles with satin chrome insert and soft feel hand grip are fitted across the board to all Falcon, Falcon Ute and Fairlane models, endowing the cabins with a classy, prestige detail.

All Falcon models also feature new seat fabrics, fabric inserts and door trims in a range of fresh colours and technical patterns.

The Interior Command Console (ICC) and centre console surround is now finished in Titanium Stone Metallic on XT, Futura and Fairmont, as well as XL, XLS and RTV Falcon Ute models.

Falcon XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedans and Utes, as well as Fairmont Ghia, feature a new Liquid Metal finish on the ICC and centre console.

Fairmont and Fairlane Ghia acquire stylish new Ruby Mahogany woodgrain finishes, while Fairmont Ghia and LTD receive Rabbit Rose woodgrain finishes.

Fairmont Ghia now features an eight-way power driver's seat with memory, as fitted to the Fairlane models, while Fairmont gains the six-way power driver's seat previously fitted to Fairmont Ghia.

The key
A new ignition key further distinguishes the new Falcon, Fairlane and Territory models from their predecessors.

The new, latest generation key design offers a greater range of security code combinations for improved vehicle security, while eliminating the complexity of multiple keys for ignition and glovebox locks.

A common key, featuring a two-wave external track key design, now provides access to all external and internal vehicle locks - ignition, door and glovebox locks on Falcon-based models and ignition, door and under-seat storage box locks on Territory.

Innovative colour palette
Since the introduction of the BA Falcon in September 2002, the Falcon colour palette has successfully blended sophistication and style with innovation and excitement, delivering a unique range that caters to the wide variety of Falcon customers.

Two new exterior paint colours, Menace and Kashmir, have been introduced in the lead up to BF Falcon and SY Territory, while another five colours announce the arrival of the new generation models, including the first use of ChromaFlair® paint by an Australian manufacturer:

Menace - a bold purple with an intense blue highlight, this daring metallic hue is sure to excite the sports enthusiast. Menace is only available on Falcon XR and FPV models.

Kashmir - a luxurious mid-tone European grey with golden undertones that radiates timeless elegance. Kashmir is available on the Falcon passenger range, excluding XR models, as well as Fairlane, LTD and Territory.

Toxic - beyond citrus, this new acidic yellow green is sure to turn heads. Toxic is only available on Falcon XR and FPV models.

Bionic - an explosive and exciting new blue full of energy and life. Bionic is only available on Falcon XR and FPV models.

Wired - a warm, copper metallic, rich with warmth and sophistication. Wired is available on Falcon passenger, excluding XR models, as well as Fairlane, LTD and Territory.

Déjà Vu - a classic, dark emerald green full of depth. Déjà Vu is available on all Falcon passenger models, including Falcon XR and FPV, as well as Falcon Ute, Fairlane, LTD and Territory models.

Fantasy - a vivid chameleon colour full of power, with high chromaticity and dramatic effects, which constantly changes its personality from royal purples to an amazing new blue. Fantasy is only available on Falcon XR models.

Set to become an iconic colour, the release of Fantasy marks the first use of revolutionary ChromaFlair® paint technology in volume production within Australia.

Unlike the special-effect pigments of the early 1980s, which showed a subtle shift in shade, these next-generation colour-shifting pigments take on a completely different hue depending on the angle of view or light source projected upon them.

Elegant and strong
New alloy wheel and wheel cover designs have been introduced across the BF Falcon range, delivering a fresh, contemporary finish to the new vehicle line-up.

"The new design alloy wheels and wheel covers are both elegant and strong in their appearance, for a more refined aesthetic that builds on the sophisticated style of the BA range," Butterworth said.

"The XR6 and XR6 Turbo continue the tradition of bold, performance driven, five-spoke, 17-inch designs, while the XR8 sedan has a new 18-inch alloy wheel as standard that contributes to its powerful, road-hugging stance."

All Falcon models gain new wheel designs for an enhanced appearance, while Fairlane Ghia and LTD increase wheel size from 16" to 17" for a more dynamic driving experience.

Wheel styles
XT - a seven-spoke, 16" wheel cover in a twin-spoke style that has been designed with new resin technology and Computer Aided Engineering to deliver high strength and stiffness, while also reducing weight.

Futura - a nine-spoke, 16" alloy wheel with elegant cues.

XR6 - a five-spoke, 17" alloy wheel with a bold 'Tuning Fork' design (standard on XR6 and XR6 Turbo sedans and Utes, and XR8 Utes).

XR8 - a five-spoke, 18" alloy wheel with an aggressive 'Boomerang' spoke design and machined 'Boomerang' features on the spokes (standard on XR8 sedans, optional on all other XR variants).

Fairmont - a 10-spoke, 16" alloy wheel with classic lines.

Fairmont Ghia - a nine-spoke, 17" alloy wheel with a machined front face and 'Ghia' script on the centre cap.

Fairlane Ghia - a seven-spoke, 17" sports-luxury alloy wheel with a fully machined front face, chrome finish centre cap and 'Ghia' badge (16" alloy wheel at BA MkII).

Fairlane G8 - a five-spoke, 17" sports alloy wheel with a fully machined front face, chrome finish centre cap and 'G8' badge.

LTD - a seven-spoke, 17" sports-luxury alloy wheel with a fully machined front face, chrome finish centre cap and 'LTD' badge (16" alloy wheel at BA MkII).

Territory Looks Out Back for Safety

The award-winning Ford Territory continues to set new levels of vehicle safety with the introduction of the first reverse camera on an Australian manufactured vehicle.

Mounted within the appliqué on the rear deck lid, the wide-angle camera provides a clear view of the area immediately behind the vehicle.

A digital interface module is used to convert the image so it can be displayed on the Interior Command Centre TFT colour screen.

"Territory continues to set the trend in introducing features designed to keep it at the forefront of Australian automotive design," said Ford Australia Product and Development Vice President Trevor Worthington.

"Territory was the first Australian vehicle to incorporate the advanced safety features of Dynamic Stability Control and also the first to include side curtain airbags.

"The addition of a reverse camera adds even more technology to provide peace of mind motoring for our customers."

Worthington said customer research showed a reverse camera was a welcome feature on Territory.

"The idea of including a reverse camera in Territory was met with overwhelming enthusiasm when we trialed the idea with customers.

"They saw it as the ideal solution to a potential issue, and recognised its ability to enhance the versatility and convenience of Territory.

"Typical comments from the customers we spoke to highlighted that a reverse camera reduced potential issues relating to safety when reversing an SUV.

"The reverse camera can also prove an invaluable aid when backing up to hitch a trailer or caravan."

Worthington said the image from the rear of the vehicle was displayed on the ICC screen immediately when reverse gear was selected.

"The camera covers a wide field of view of the area behind the car and is mounted in a position that provides the driver with a clear view of the area behind Territory, including the ground directly below the bumper, to a distance of about 15 metres.

"The wide angle of the camera - measuring about 130 degrees - also means the area immediately outside the width of Territory can also be seen."

Worthington stressed the reverse camera should not be used as a reversing aid, and there was no substitute for performing a head check and mirror check before reversing.

"Due to the wide angle properties of the lens, the camera does not provide an accurate view of distance.

"Its primary purpose is to provide vision of the area immediately behind the vehicle that cannot be seen using mirrors or head checks."

The reverse camera will be a standard feature on Territory Ghia AWD and RWD, and available as an option on the Territory TS AWD and RWD.

Due to the camera requiring the ICC screen to display the image, the reverse camera will not be available on TX versions of Territory.

MODEL BY MODEL

BF XT Sedan and Wagon

BF Futura Sedan and Wagon

BF XR6

BF XR6 Turbo

BF XR8

BF Fairmont

BF Fairmont Ghia

BF Fairlane Ghia

BF Fairlane G8

BF LTD

BF XL Ute

BF XLS Ute

BF RTV Ute

BF XR6 Ute

BF XR6 Turbo Ute

BF XR8 Ute

SY Territory TX RWD

SY Territory TS RWD

SY Territory Ghia RWD

SY Territory TX AWD

SY Territory TS AWD

SY Territory Ghia AWD

SMART TECHNOLOGY SPEARHEADS FORD ENGINE LINE-UP

We've taken the most technologically advanced six-cylinder engine we had ever produced and made it even better. It's now a smarter design in every key area - technology, performance, refinement, fuel economy and emissions.

- Trevor Worthington, Product and Development Vice President, Ford Australia

Ford Australia has introduced a series of upgrades to the engine line-up that will power the BF Falcon and SY Territory range.

BF ENGINE LINE-UP¹
Barra 190
4.0-litre DOHC I6
190 kW @ 5250 rpm
383 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Barra 245T²
4.0-litre DOHC I6 Turbo
245 kW @ 5250 rpm
480 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Barra E-Gas
4.0-litre DOHC I6
156 kW @ 5000 rpm
374 Nm @ 2750 rpm
Barra 230
5.4-litre SOHC V8
230 kW @ 5350 rpm
500 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Boss 2602
5.4-litre DOHC V8
260 kW @ 5250 rpm
500 Nm @ 4000 rpm
¹/ Figures measured in DIN
²/ 245T / Boss 260 measured in PULP
"The new Falcon and Territory will boast an engine line-up offering the latest technology, providing customers with substantial improvements in fuel economy, increased performance and greatly improved levels of refinement," said Ford Australia Product and Development Vice President Trevor Worthington.

"The addition of dual independent variable camshaft timing and dual knock sensors keeps the engine powering the new vehicles at the forefront of automotive technology.

"Customers will notice the gains from the minute they turn the key with greater refinement, extra performance each time they press the accelerator, and most importantly, see improvements in fuel economy for all petrol versions each time they fill up their vehicle."

Worthington said the engine improvements were driven by feedback from customers looking for an improvement in fuel economy but, importantly, not at any cost to the levels of power and refinement they were used to.

"With the introduction of this new engine programme, Ford Australia is providing customers with the best of both worlds - more useable performance, cleaner emissions and increased fuel economy for all petrol engines.

"This strategy has also helped us meet all the requirements of the stringent Euro III emissions legislation which come into force on January 1, 2006.

"Working in combination with our new ZF six-speed automatic, revised Ion four-speed automatic and the Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission, the BF Falcon and SY Territory are truly world-class cars," Worthington said.

Barra 190

The new Barra 190 spearheads the engine range, building on the strengths of the DOHC in-line six first seen in the BA Falcon released in 2002.

The Barra 190 adds to that critically acclaimed engine with a superb combination of power, torque, refinement and fuel economy.

"The changes implemented in the program mean the Barra 190 is the best in-line six cylinder engine Ford Australia has produced and one that ranks with the best I6 engines in the world," Engine Design Supervisor Colin Reddington said.

"With the Barra 190, customers will have access to the inherent smoothness only an in-line six can provide with an abundance of torque, the refinement of a state of the art double overhead camshaft design and greatly improved levels of fuel economy.

"The Barra 190 really has everything in terms of technology and features: double overhead cams, 24 valves, increased compression ratio for a more fuel efficient burn, dual independent variable camshaft timing. It's got all the features you'd want in a top of the line engine," he said.

Reddington said the engine team was excited by the possibilities brought about by the inclusion of the latest generation dual independent variable camshaft timing.

"We had twin VCT phasers in the BA Falcon, which was an excellent platform for this program. In the Barra 190 each phaser can rotate each camshaft independently to maximize power, torque and fuel economy."

Dual independent VCT delivers a significant low speed torque enhancement and sustains it throughout the engine speed range.

"In addition to the improved performance across a broad rev range, there is a noticeable decrease in fuel consumption, especially at part throttle.

"At cruise on the highway, where throttle openings are reduced, the system is able to retard the timing by as much as 50 degrees.

"The VCT phasers also retard the camshaft angle at part throttle loads and advance the angle for higher loads, or under wide open throttle applications.

"This optimises the cam timing for the range of engine conditions enabling maximum low speed torque and best high rpm power.

"This cuts fuel consumption as well as providing internal exhaust gas recirculation that helps lower tailpipe emissions," he said.

At idle, the intake camshaft is retarded by 18 degrees for improved combustion stability providing smoother running.

"Traditionally, four-valve engines demonstrate a strong top end but can suffer from a weak bottom end. Thanks to the dual independent VCT system and a well proven variable intake system the new engine provides purposeful torque from very low revs."

He said the transition through the advance/retard range was seamless, unlike some less advanced systems where there is a noticeable switch point.

The amount of adjustment is determined by comparing the position of the camshaft with a pre-mapped calibration.

Each camshaft on the I6 engine is fitted with a camshaft phaser that allows up to 60-degrees of variation, depending on engine load and speed.

"From the pin-lock position we are able to advance 10 degrees and retard up to 50 degrees. The variation is achieved via oil-pressure acting against the phaser," Reddington said.

An oil control valve directing oil pressure to each cam phaser is located to provide an immediate and reliable response. Both control valves are activated simultaneously by impulses received from the Powertrain Control Module.

Mounting the oil control valve within the cylinder head assembly removes the need for separate oil ways and offers greater durability and reliability, as well as packaging efficiencies and weight savings.

To ensure perfect seating of the camshafts, four oil control galley plates are bolted to the top of the cylinder head before the galleys for the camshafts are bored. The front two house the oil control valves.

Each of the four galley plates is unique so they cannot be mismatched during in-field service. The galley plates locate on dowels sunk into the head for perfect positioning every time.

"What it means for the customer is instant power when you need it, combined with a noticeable improvement in fuel economy."

Compression ratio increase / Dual knock sensors

Adding a second knock sensor to all I6 engines enabled engineers to deliver fuel economy benefits by taking advantage of an increased compression ratio.

The upgraded I6 engine features an increased compression ratio for improved power and better fuel economy.

"The new pistons feature a revised crown profile, which delivers a compression ratio increase from 9.7:1 to 10.3:1 on the base I6 petrol engine.

"The pistons are also stiffer and feature a new pin bore which improves refinement, while retaining the high durability levels Ford engines are renowned for," said Reddington.

"Dual knock sensors provided the foundation for a strategy change which enables the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to optimise the ignition timing for each individual cylinder.

"This has resulted in improved engine performance via more accurate spark control, improvements in fuel economy and improved levels of powertrain refinement."

Reddington explained four modes of spark control were employed in the engine programme.

Individual / averaged spark correction is a performance mode which uses 50 per cent of the individual cylinder correction and 50 per cent of engine average spark correction. This gives a more consistent performance for a fast revving engine under heavy loads.

"Individual fast only spark correction reacts to detonation noise and retards the spark for the next firing event on the same cylinder. This mode provides optimum fuel efficiency because spark is only retarded when detonation is 'heard' by the system.

"Individual slow / fast spark correction is applied in addition to the fast only mode. Slow correction remembers the spark advance used on previous events and is slowly removed if knock is not detected for a few seconds, adding to the refinement levels of the engine.

"The fourth mode is no spark correction, used at low engine loads where detonation is not possible. As a result, no spark correction is applied and the engine runs at the optimum spark timing."

While the engine is calibrated to deliver benefits for all types of petrol users, Reddington said the addition of a second knock sensor meant customers could obtain further performance and economy benefits from using premium unleaded fuel (95 RON).

BARRA 190 UPGRADES
Dual independent VCT
10.3:1 compression ratio
Revised camshaft profile
Dual knock sensors with individual spark control
Lighter driveplate
Low viscosity oil
Euro III emissions
Transient rpm limit
Improved NVH
Improved fuel economy
190 kW @ 5250 rpm¹
383 Nm @ 2500 rpm
¹/ Figures measured in DIN
Ignition system

All Ford I6 engines in the programme - Barra 190, Barra 245T and Barra E-Gas - include an ignition system featuring adaptive and variable dwell enabling more efficient ignition control across the speed / load range.

"Adaptive dwell takes account of the battery voltage and temperature of the coil windings in the ignition system, ensuring a reliable, repeatable charge.

"The variable dwell delivers maximum coil energy when required voltage is high - under heavy acceleration for example - and minimum coil energy when the engine is cruising, or at idle."

Reddington said the I6 engines also featured the latest in spark plug technology.

"Spark plugs in all I6 engines now have a 0.5mm finewire centre electrode - the smallest available -and platinum pad ground electrodes.

"They have been optimised for idle stability and help prevent misfire at high time in service in every one of the I6 engine line-up."

Camshafts

Reddington said every I6 engine in the programme had benefited from revised camshafts.

"The profiles have been specifically selected to work with the dual independent VCT strategy and provide optimum performance for customers.

"We worked closely with powertrain engineers in Ford US, who helped with advanced CAE techniques to define the optimum cam durations. From this we devised specific profiles for compatibility with our valvetrain.

"Those CAE models also helped us further refine the engine strategy."

Reddington said exhaust duration on the Barra 190 was 256 degrees (246 at BA) and inlet duration also 256 degrees (251 at BA).

"These new camshaft profiles will benefit the customer in terms of cleaner, smoother power delivery and increased fuel economy."

Refinement / economy

Reddington explained two key factors driving the engine upgrades were to improve refinement and fuel economy.

"We have incorporated a number of measures which specifically target those key areas."

The Barra 190 will use a new lower viscosity engine oil, changing from a 10W30 GF2 to a new 5W30 GF3 for less friction and improved fuel economy, particularly at lower engine operating temperatures.

The I6 air intake system has been significantly revised resulting in lower overall noise levels, as well as a purer engine tone during acceleration.

Power steering pumps have been revised by optimising fluid flow discharge timing, further improving the refinement levels of the I6 engines.

"We have also incorporated a new 'smart' alternator on all I6 engines, which ramps voltage changes smoothly, making a smoother idle easier to control.

"Another new feature is a lighter driveplate assembly, with the ring gear welded to the driveplate - rather than riveted - to further reduce weight and help improve fuel economy."

Barra E-Gas

The environmentally friendly Barra E-Gas engine has been upgraded for the BF Falcon programme to meet the stringent ADR79/01 (Euro III) emissions requirements.

Reddington said the upgrades included a revised venturi, throttle body, inlet pipe and calibration.

BARRA E-GAS UPGRADES
Dual independent VCT
Revised camshaft profile
Dual knock sensors with individual spark control
Revised venturi, throttle body, and inlet pipe
Euro III emissions
Transient rpm limit
Improved NVH
156 kW @ 5000 rpm¹
374 Nm @ 2750 rpm
¹/ Figures measured in DIN
"Commonisation of the pistons across the I6 programme means the E-Gas engine also shares the revised 10.3:1 compression ratio of the petrol engines.

"However, the E-Gas engine maintains stronger con-rods and harder valves and seats to meet the higher demands placed on the engine by using LPG fuel.

Reddington said the revised venturi provided better air/fuel mixing, while the smooth curve of the new inlet pipe provided better flow so the gas is withdrawn in a more controlled manner.

Power output on the E-Gas engine remains at 156 kW, while torque has increased slightly from 372 Nm @ 3000 rpm to 374 Nm at a lower 2750 rpm.

 

Barra 245T

The critically acclaimed turbocharged Barra 245T gains the same upgrades as the naturally aspirated Barra 190.

BARRA 245T UPGRADES
Dual independent VCT
Revised camshaft profile
Dual knock sensors with individual spark control
Euro III emissions
Transient rpm limit
Improved NVH
245 kW @ 5250 rpm¹
480 Nm @ 2000 rpm
¹/ Figures measured in DIN with PULP
Dual independent VCT, revised camshafts and dual knock sensors have boosted power to 245 kW @ 5250 rpm, while torque has been significantly increased to 480 Nm at just 2000 rpm.

"The upgrades take what was already an exceptional engine and add further refinement and performance to satisfy our customers.

"XR6 Turbo customers wanting an automatic transmission will receive all the benefits of the new ZF six-speed automatic transmission, which is perfectly suited to take full advantage of the torque enhancement offered by the Barra 245T," Reddington said.

 

 

Barra 230

The torrent of torque Ford unleashed with the launch of the Barra 220 V8 in 2002 has been further liberated for the BF Falcon sedan programme, with the Barra 230 5.4-litre SOHC 3-valve V8 now boasting 230 kW of power and 500 Nm of torque.

BARRA 230 UPGRADES
Dual knock sensors with individual spark control (sedan only)
Euro III emissions
Improved fuel economy
230 kW @ 5350 rpm¹
500 Nm @ 3500 rpm
¹/ Figures measured in DIN
Produced in Ford's Windsor plant in Canada, the Barra 230 V8 boasts VCT variable camshaft timing on each camshaft per bank as well as three valves per cylinder, electronic throttle control, failsafe cooling system and unique, Australian-designed inlet and exhaust manifolds.

Reddington said the extra power and torque were by-products of employing additional hardware to improve knock sensing capability.

"The engine was designed to power the new range of F-Series trucks in the US and always delivered good low-down torque.

"The addition of two knock sensors allows for a more aggressive ignition calibration with the variable camshaft timing and a greater degree of spark advance.

"It's made the Barra 230 a wonderfully smooth engine, with excellent bottom end torque characteristics, making it perfectly suited to the Fairlane G8 and LTD DNA.

"Used in tandem with the new ZF six-speed automatic transmission, it makes the G8 and LTD refined, smooth vehicles around town and the types of car that eat up long distance touring with consummate ease."

"Twin intake valves enhance fuel-air mixing prior to combustion, helping to squeeze all the energy out of each combustion event, improving power delivery and fuel efficiency.

"Multiple valves also enhance the engine's ability to 'breathe' - that is, to move large volumes of air in and out of the cylinders - which is a key to generating maximum power."

Unique Ute application

Reddington explained two versions of the 3-valve V8 would be offered with the BF Falcon programme, with unique versions for sedan and ute.

"The torque output resultant from the upgrades to the Barra 230 demand the use of a high-torque transmission.

"As a result, sedan buyers opting for the Barra 230 will have their engine matched to the ZF six-speed automatic transmission.

"We conducted a lot of research with our commercial buyers, for whom price sensitivity is a key factor.

"Those customers overwhelmingly reinforced the fact the power and torque of the Barra 220 teamed to the updated four-speed automatic transmission was more than adequate.

"As a result, XL, XLS and RTV ute customers opting for a V8 will have a version of the engine with power and torque remaining at an extremely healthy 220 kW and 470 Nm.

"Ute customers wanting a more performance oriented vehicle have the option of the XR range, with the XR8 and Turbo versions offering the ZF six-speed automatic or Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission."

Variable Cam Timing (VCT)

Ford's three-valve cylinder head uses a single overhead camshaft for each bank of cylinders. The cams press down on roller finger followers to open the intake and exhaust valves, which are closed by coil springs.

Conventional camshafts are permanently synchronised with the engine's crankshaft so that they operate the valves at a specific point in each combustion cycle.

Variable cam timing allows the valves to be operated at different points in the combustion cycle, to provide performance that is precisely tailored to the engine's specific speed and load at that moment. The timing is set to allow the best overall performance across the engine's normal operating range.

The result is enhanced efficiency under low-load conditions, such as at idle or highway cruising, and increased power for brisk acceleration or at times of high demand.

Electronic Throttle Control

The BF Falcon and SY Territory programme improves on the jet fighter derived fly-by-wire Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) and its numerous customer benefits.

The system debuted on the BA Falcon and was the first locally made car to feature such technology.

"The pedal map has been revised, resulting in improved durability and more linear vehicle performance and we have added a kickdown switch to take full advantage of the upgrades to the automatic transmissions," Reddington said.

Standard to all Falcon and Territory models, ETC provides precision control of acceleration, helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions, and doubles as the cruise control actuation system, saving weight and improving NVH.

Driver benefits include:

WORLD CLASS SIX-SPEED AUTOMATIC

Ford Australia now has a world class, premium six-speed automatic transmission available in its locally designed and built vehicles. It is a unique transmission courtesy of the hardware changes and software calibrations engineered by our Powertrain team

- Trevor Worthington, Vice President Product Development, Ford Australia

A world class ZF six-speed automatic transmission will debut on high-series and performance BF Falcon and SY Territory AWD models.

"As the first Australian-manufactured vehicles with a six-speed automatic transmission, Falcon and Territory remain at the forefront of engineering innovation, delivering best-in-class technology to Australian drivers while maintaining the Ford hallmarks of affordability and durability," said Ford Australia Vice President Product Development Trevor Worthington.

"However, the introduction of the ZF 6HP26 six-speed automatic is not just a case of taking an off-the-shelf transmission and putting it into Falcon and Territory.

"Just as we did with the Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission at BA MkII, with its double synchros on all forward gears and unique gear sets for both the XR6 Turbo and XR8, we have designed the transmission parameters within the ZF unit to suit our engines and our vehicles.

"We have worked closely with ZF Getriebe GmbH and our Premier Automotive Group (PAG) partners to integrate the transmission into the Falcon platform. A number of hardware changes have been implemented, while a host of dedicated software calibrations make this a unique six-speed automatic transmission for Australian vehicles operating in Australian conditions."

ZF 6HP26 six-speed automatic

The six-speed automatic is a compact and lightweight, high efficiency, high torque capacity transmission with a low first gear, higher top gear and smaller, more graduated steps between each gear.

"With a larger spread of ratios, the six-speed transmission offers real-world benefits in the traditionally divergent areas of performance and fuel consumption," Calibration Supervisor Tim Postgate said.

"The low first gear greatly improves launch feel, while the larger and tighter spread of ratios delivers livelier performance, especially at wide open throttle, along with the added benefits of smoother shift quality and reduced fuel consumption.

ZF 6HP26 six-speed automatic
1st gear ratio 4.17
2nd gear ratio 2.34
3rd gear ratio 1.52
4th gear ratio 1.14
5th gear ratio 0.87
6th gear ratio 0.69
Reverse 3.40
 
Final Drive
Barra 190 - Falcon: 2.73
Barra 230: 2.53
Barra 245T / Boss 260: 2.73
Barra 190 - Territory: 3.46
"Gear shifts between the top few gears are often imperceptible, while the smaller steps between 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th also ensure less 'busyness' within the transmission as it determines the right gear.

"The end result of the transmission being in the right gear at the right time is both an improvement in vehicle performance and a reduction in fuel consumption."

Improved transmission cooling capability in the six-speed auto, by virtue of a heat exchanger, ensures rapid warm-up of the transmission fluid and a more stable operating temperature.

As well as contributing to a reduction in fuel consumption, the improved cooling also enables the maximum towing capacity to be utilised without requiring additional transmission coolers.

Gear train

The six-speed automatic transmission is based on the Lepelletier gear set, which is constructed by connecting a planetary gear to a Ravigneaux gear - a double planetary gear set commonly used in four-speed automatic transmissions.

The sun of the planetary gear is connected to the housing and cannot rotate, while the carrier of the planetary gear is connected by clutches to the large and small sun wheels of the Ravigneaux gear.

The input shaft is always connected to the ring of the planetary gear and can be simultaneously connected to the carrier of the Ravigneaux gear using a separate clutch.

The output, or driven, shaft is connected to the ring of the Ravigneaux gear.

Hardware changes that have been made to the six-speed automatic transmission to suit Falcon and Territory include:

Ford has engineered two versions of the six-speed automatic transmission - a standard version with a torque capacity of 450 Newton metres and a performance version with a torque capacity of 600Nm.

The performance version features upgraded clutches, with extra plates in the clutch packs, to increase the torque capacity for use with higher torque output engines.

Falcon, Fairlane and Territory models using the Barra 190 engine will be fitted with the standard version, while Falcon and Fairlane models using either the Barra 230, Barra 245T or Boss 260 powerplants will be fitted with the higher torque capacity performance version.

Software and calibration

"The ZF transmission is able to tailor its responses to individual driving styles courtesy of a number of software functions and Driver Recognition features, all designed to deliver increased transmission functionality and performance, and a refined shift quality," Postgate said.

The Sequential Sports Shift feature introduced on BA Falcon continues as a key element of the new six-speed automatic transmission, offering the same style of adaptive and performance automatic modes as well as total manual control through sequential manual shifting.

Torque converter clutch lock-up is available in all six forward gears, not just in the top two overdrive gears.

When towing heavy loads at low speeds, such as in city driving or through hilly terrain, converter clutch lock-up in all gears assists with better transmission cooling and reduced fuel consumption.

Electronic control of all gearshifts in the six-speed automatic transmission is via clutches rather than bands, delivering a more direct and refined shift quality.

The internal Transmission Control Module (TCM), which is mounted on the hydraulic control valve assembly, or mechatronics unit, has been matched to the transmission's valve body.

The TCM and the valve body are an exact matched pair, with the TCM being calibrated to the specific valve body during assembly, which ensures accuracy of operation and a more refined shift quality.

Calibration features of the six-speed automatic transmission include:

Transient rpm limit

The transient rpm limit allows the engine to momentarily exceed the prescribed rev limit during upshifting. This enables wide open throttle upshifting of gears to be scheduled at an engine speed closer to the rev limiter than would otherwise be possible.

The transient rpm feature allows the engine to exceed 6000 rpm - up to 6250 rpm - while the transmission is completing the gear change, thereby taking full advantage of the high rpm performance of Barra 190 and 245T engines.

Driver Recognition

A host of advanced features are accessible to the driver as part of the Driver Recognition software with the six-speed automatic transmission.

"Driver Recognition matches transmission performance to the current driving style by considering acceleration and deceleration rates, brake and throttle applications, and cornering speed, to ensure the vehicle is in the right gear at the right time without undesired gear shifts," Postgate said.

"The transmission 'learns' the driver's style and assigns a theoretical count system to certain driving scenarios to determine the activation point of particular features."

The count system extends from a "base" fuel economy bias (0 counts), through stages such as "sporty" driver (100 counts), up to "enthusiast" (200 counts).

The transmission software recognises various performance-based actions, such as rapid acceleration / pullaways, enthusiastic cornering, pushing the accelerator pedal through the detent and moving the shift lever into performance mode, and increases the number of counts accordingly.

By moving the shift lever across from adaptive to performance mode, the driver recognition function increases by 100 counts instantly, making the advanced features more accessible. If the transmission had already learnt to 40 counts in adaptive mode, then when the shift lever is pushed across into the performance mode it would become 140 counts.

In performance mode, driver recognition can learn from "sporty", representing 100 counts, up to "enthusiast" (200 counts).

Counts can be gathered quickly as increases occur in blocks, while a more graduated, single point decrease in counts occurs when you return to a less sporty driving style.

Advanced features

Advanced features accessible through the Driver Recognition software include:

"The Driver Recognition features allow for a tailored driving experience, where the transmission rewards different styles of driving at both ends of the performance spectrum," Postgate said.

"A lower point count and more normalised driving style will deliver significant benefits in terms of refinement and fuel economy, while a greater count will reward sporty driving with sharper responses and a more defined sporty feel."

All the Driver Recognition features are available on all models fitted with the ZF six-speed transmission, although certain features are more accessible on the sports XR models through a more performance-biased calibration.

Enhanced adaptive shift strategy

The refinement of Ford's adaptive shift programming that occurred on BA Falcon has been further enhanced on BF Falcon and SY Territory.

"The sheer capacity of the ZF transmission to allow for the real-time calculation of a variety of parameters has enabled us to further refine the shift strategy, shift schedules and shift pressures to cover the whole gamut of driving scenarios," Postgate said.

"With corner, grade and load recognition, the transmission is able to adapt its functionality to suit the situation as demanded by the driver."

Adaptive modes include economy, performance, sports, uphill, downhill and towing.

The transmission software compares wheel speeds to infer lateral acceleration, as well as longitudinal acceleration versus flat-road acceleration to infer uphill/downhill operation. It then uses this information to assist the driver by inhibiting upshifts or enabling earlier downshifts.

When towing, the transmission perceives the load as a hill and employs gear hold logic. At highway speeds, it will cruise in the appropriate gear to account for the load being towed, which could be 4th, 5th or 6th gear, depending on the precise situation.

The result is improved vehicle performance and fuel economy, as well as improved engine and transmission efficiency.

Accelerator pedal detent and kickdown switch

An accelerator pedal detent feature has been introduced on all automatic Falcon and Territory models, which provides physical feedback when accessing the kickdown switch.

When the accelerator pedal is pushed through the pedal detent to the floor, the kick-down switch (which is integrated into the accelerator pedal mechanism) activates the kickdown feature.

Depending on vehicle speed and the current gear, the kickdown switch will trigger a single or double downshift. However, to prevent potential damage to engine or gearbox, no downshift will occur if the engine speed is already too high to permit a lower gear from being selected.

Revised accelerator pedal map

The accelerator pedal map has been revised for more refined foot rotation versus engine throttle-plate calibrations, which has improved driveability and resulted in more linear vehicle performance.

Remote transmission oil cooler

The new remote transmission oil cooler fitted to all automatic I6 Falcon and Territory models is a heat exchanger mounted to the engine block with a three-way coolant thermostat.

It serves the dual function of using engine coolant to provide rapid warm-up of the transmission fluid during start-up, as well as improved cooling of the transmission under high load/high temperature operating conditions.

"The rapid warm-up feature delivers a significant reduction in friction losses within the transmission, contributing around 1.5 per cent to the overall improvement in fuel economy within the BF program," Postgate said.

"The remote oil cooler also delivers further refinement to shift quality, as well as reduced fuel consumption, due to better control of the operating temperature of the transmission."

New fine-feel shift lever

A uniquely styled shift lever has been developed for all Falcon, Fairlane and Territory models fitted with the six-speed automatic transmission.

The new, fine-feel shift lever features a steel shaft, leather-look boot, leather inserts around the selector button and LED illumination.

"The steel shaft delivers a more precise, engineered feel to the transmission lever, with the increased rigidity providing clean, crisp shifts when accessing manual gear selection in the Sequential Sports Shift mode," Postgate said.

"It also improves the balance of the lever when moving between Drive and the sequential manual shifting positions."

A new leather-look boot replaces the slider used on the four-speed auto, resulting in reduced noise when changing gears as well as improved feel through the shift lever.

LEDs with daytime and nighttime illumination of the 'PRND' positions have been integrated with the instrument panel and interior lighting strategies.

The driver's ability to identify shift lever position and gear selection has been improved, even in low lighting conditions or with the headlights off, through the use of LEDs, which are activated as soon as the driver's door is unlocked.

The selector button on the new shift lever must be depressed to move the transmission from Drive to Neutral, which prevents inadvertent selection of Neutral when on the move.

Transmission protection for the Neutral to Drive shift is also a feature of the six-speed automatic, limiting torque on engagement if the driver attempts a shift from Neutral to Drive under throttle.

Model range
The ZF six-speed automatic transmission will be available on high series and performance Falcon variants, as well as all Territory AWD models.

The six-speed automatic will be standard on:

It will also be offered as the automatic transmission option on Falcon XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedans and Utes, while it is specified as mandatory fitment with the optional Barra 230 V8 on Falcon XT and Fairmont.

Falcon XR6 sedan is available with a choice of three transmissions: the Tremec T56 six-speed manual (available from January 2006) fitted as standard, with the option of the improved ION four-speed automatic (at no additional cost) or the new ZF six-speed automatic.

REFINED FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC

Significant upgrades to the ION Model 93-4AT four-speed automatic transmission contribute to improvements in fuel economy achieved across the BF Falcon and SY Territory RWD model lines.

"Upgrades to the four-speed auto have improved refinement, shift quality and fuel economy, while building on the success of features such as Sequential Sports Shift, the adaptive shift strategy and intelligent shift program," said Ford Calibration Supervisor Tim Postgate.

Upgrades to the four-speed automatic include:

"By incorporating dead-end groove clutch plates with the addition of a second 'Ball Check valve' in the valve body, oil flow between the clutch plates has been improved, which in turn has reduced viscous drag within the transmission," Postgate said.

"The reduction in the variability of clutch response, in conjunction with some software revisions, have enabled more precise calibration of the Park to Reverse shift, or 'garage shift', as well as improving shift refinement throughout the range."

The optimisation of clutch response has also improved upshift duration times, so they are now more:

Grade Control Logic

"Grade Control Logic, which is already a feature of the four-speed automatic on Territory, has now been introduced to Falcon models using the four-speed transmission," Postgate said.

"It has been retuned to suit the Falcon application, taking into account the difference in key vehicle parameters such as kerb weight."

As per the Grade Control Logic system in Territory, the transmission 'reads' when the vehicle is travelling downhill and increasing speed. If the driver applies sufficient brake pedal pressure the transmission downshifts to provide increased engine braking.

This feature helps prevent the need for the driver to 'ride' the brakes when driving down steep grades.

As per Territory, Grade Control Logic is disengaged when the driver switches to manual mode for manual sequential gear shifting.

Accelerator pedal detent and kickdown switch

An accelerator pedal detent feature has been introduced on all automatic Falcon and Territory models, which provides physical feedback when accessing the kickdown switch.

When the accelerator pedal is pushed through the pedal detent to the floor, the kick-down switch (which is integrated into the accelerator pedal mechanism) activates the kickdown feature.

Depending on vehicle speed and the current gear, the kickdown switch will trigger a single or double downshift. However, to prevent potential damage to engine or gearbox, no downshift will occur if the engine speed is already too high to permit a lower gear from being selected.

Revised accelerator pedal map

The accelerator pedal map has been revised for more refined foot rotation versus engine throttle-plate calibrations, which has improved driveability and resulted in more linear vehicle performance.

Remote transmission oil cooler

The new remote transmission oil cooler fitted to all automatic I6 Falcon and Territory models is a heat exchanger mounted to the engine block with a three-way coolant thermostat.

It serves the dual function of using engine coolant to provide rapid warm-up of the transmission fluid during start-up, as well as improved cooling of the transmission under high load/high temperature operating conditions.

"The rapid warm-up feature delivers a significant reduction in friction losses within the transmission, contributing around 1.5 per cent to the overall improvement in fuel economy within the development program," Postgate said.

"The remote oil cooler also delivers further refinement to shift quality, as well as reduced fuel consumption, due to better control of the operating temperature of the transmission."

Software and calibration

Software and calibration improvements to the four-speed automatic have delivered a more refined and consistent shift feel, as well as improved shift schedules.

"We've taken our most popular transmission and delivered real world customer benefits through improved fuel economy, enhanced durability, more refined gear shifts and the addition of advanced transmission features like Grade Control Logic," Postgate said.

XR6 SIX-SPEED MANUAL

The Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission introduced at BA MkII on all XR6 Turbo and XR8 models will now be fitted to the XR6 sedan, from January 2006.

A new variant of the Tremec T56 gearbox, with unique ratios specific to the XR6, will replace the existing T5 five-speed unit.

XR6 T56 six-speed manual
1st gear ratio 3.36
2nd gear ratio 2.07
3rd gear ratio 1.35
4th gear ratio 1.00
5th gear ratio 0.80
6th gear ratio 0.62
Reverse 3.28
Final Drive 3.45

 

"The Tremec T56 for the XR6 sedan is the same transmission introduced at BA MkII on XR6 Turbo and XR8 models, but with a new set of ratios, optimised using Computer Aided Engineering to suit the naturally-aspirated Barra 190 engine," Postgate said.

"The dedicated ratios provide the optimum balance between performance and economy. The lower 1st gear improves launch feel and performance, while the additional top gear ratio reduces engine rpm at highway speeds, contributing to a reduction in fuel consumption."

The T56 unit employed in the XR6 delivers improvements in shift quality courtesy of revisions introduced at BA MkII, as it has all the same features and advantages as the T56 transmission used on the XR6 Turbo, including:

"The introduction of the six-speed manual on XR6 sedan, in conjunction with the option of the new ZF six-speed auto, adds a further performance touch to complete the XR range of performance sedans," Postgate said.

FORD DRIVES CUSTOMER DOLLAR FURTHER

One of the highest priorities for this programme was delivering excellent fuel economy without sacrificing performance or refinement.

- Trevor Worthington, Product and Development Vice President, Ford Australia

Ford Falcon and Territory customers will reap the benefits of a dramatic improvement in fuel economy for all petrol engine versions of the new BF and SY model ranges.

"Every petrol engine model in the Falcon, Falcon Ute, Fairlane and Territory range has benefited from the changes - with improvements in some models of more than 11 per cent," said Ford Australia Product and Development Vice President Trevor Worthington.

Worthington said the building blocks for achieving the fuel economy increases were laid with the launch of the BA Falcon in 2002.

"That was a milestone event which saw the introduction of a new, DOHC 24-valve engine with dual phasers that offered significant improvements in performance and refinement.

"Customer feedback about the new engine was fantastic and the new powertrain was a key factor in the BA Falcon recording strong sales and winning numerous industry accolades.

"Importantly for the latest programme, it provided a fantastic base offering room for further improvements."

Worthington said customer research after the launch of BA noted fuel economy and driving range as areas they would appreciate seeing a further improvement.

"I'm sure those customers are going to be delighted with the upgrades we've introduced which will offer significant savings at the fuel pump no matter which model they buy.

"The new BF Falcon and SY Territory range boast a powertrain that not only is the most fuel efficient we've offered, but has been engineered with a no compromise approach offering improvements in performance and refinement.

"Customers will get the best of both worlds - a powerful, refined engine that offers significant fuel economy savings over its illustrious predecessor."

Tracking down the changes

Ford Australia Powertrain Development Supervisor Ian Cole said his team started the quest for improved fuel economy by identifying a test that best determined real world fuel consumption figures.

A test fleet of BA Falcons was used in a 2400 km drive including slow city, suburban, country, alpine roads, highways and freeways.

"We correlated the data from that drive against three different test methods in the emissions laboratory.

"We compared it to the Australian Design Regulation (ADR) 81/01 fuel economy test which is used to provide the 'sticker figure', which appears on the car in the showroom.

"This lab test focuses on city driving of speeds of 50-60 km/h and highway accelerations from 70 to 95 km/h, over a distance of 11.02 kilometres.

"The second lab test method we compared was the NEDC Euro II/III test, which is a 10.9 kilometre cycle measuring city driving of 40-50 km/h and highway accelerations from 100 km/h, such as when overtaking.

"The third test we used was an internal Ford corporate test cycle totalling 25.4 km, concentrating on city driving of 60 to 65 km/h and highway accelerations from 100 km/h."

Cole said the test lab data showed the internal Ford cycle was the closest to the real world figure they obtained on the 2400 km driving test, and it became the benchmark test.

"The test data reconfirmed we had a very good car in the BA Falcon, but also showed the new car could benefit from new technology available to improve fuel economy."

Cole explained the team then added the benefits of those new technologies with changes to the powertrain including:

"We then set about targeting specific vehicle attributes that could affect fuel economy, reviewing and ranking them and then selecting the changes required to meet an overall programme fuel economy target."

The changes included:

Fuel economy improvements*

 
BA MkII
BF/SY
Improvement
Falcon XT
11.5 L/100 km
10.9 L/100 km
5.20%
Fairmont Ghia
11.5 L/100 km
10.2 L/100 km
11.30%
Territory RWD
13.1 L/100 km
12.2 L/100 km
6.80%
Territory AWD
13.5 L/100 km
12.8 L/100 km
5.20%

* ADR 81 / 01 fuel economy test

"Falcon and Territory customers opting for the petrol engine will notice the difference every time they fill up their car, with the distance between fill-ups increasing" said Cole.

"Fairmont Ghia customers will be saving more than 11 per cent - that's more than 13 cents per litre with fuel at 1.20 per litre.

"At the same fuel price, Falcon customers will be saving more than six cents per litre and Territory RWD customers around eight cents per litre.

"Those savings come in tandem with a powertrain offering more performance. It really is a win-win all around," Cole said.

Euro III compliant

All BF Falcon and SY Territory variants will be certified to the new Euro III emissions requirements, which apply to all new model petrol passenger vehicles sold in Australia from January 1, 2006.

Euro III - or ADR 79/01 - is a new tailpipe emission level requirement that reduces the amount of emitted hydrocarbons from 0.5 grams per kilometre to 0.2 and oxides of nitrogen from 0.5 g/km to 0.15.

"Under Euro III requirements all new vehicles must meet the new, lower tailpipe emission levels for at least 80,000 kilometres from new," said Cole.

"We saw these changes through an upgrade to the catalytic converter, which is now a split-brick design and by upgrades to existing software in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)."

A new condition included in Euro III is a more stringent low ambient temperature tailpipe requirement, which entails testing at a chilly -7 degree Celsius.

It resulted in the construction of a new engine cell at the emissions lab at the Ford Proving Ground to conduct the test.

The new engine cell allowed engineers to factor in harsh environmental tests for the new Falcon and Territory, including an exhaustive 24-hour heat cycle test with temperatures topping 50 degrees Celsius.

On-board diagnostics

Another major change with the implementation of Euro III is the inclusion of OBD, or On-Board Diagnostics.

OBD is an on-board diagnostic system that constantly monitors the emission control system for any possible change in emission performance.

The emission control system includes the electronic engine management controller and any emission-related component in the exhaust or evaporative system.

If the system monitors any event that results in emissions exceeding the ADR-prescribed OBD thresholds the system 'logs' the event. If a similar event occurs in the same drive, without the engine being turned off, the driver is made aware of the two incidents via an indicator light in the dashboard.

"It provides an indication the owner should take the vehicle to their nearest Ford dealer to have the incident investigated," said Worthington.

"We've devoted countless hours to installing an OBD system that the driver will, in all likelihood, never be aware of.

"Our engineers have mixed and matched new and aged components that make up the OBD system to create worst case scenarios to try to trigger the warning light.

"Since June we've had a number of cars out on the roads accumulating 80,000 kilometres of real world driving in a number of conditions to prove out our engineering work and the results have been very satisfying.

"We've driven different vehicles in areas around the country, ranging from extreme heat to freezing cold and with a variety of ULP and PULP fuels to ensure our system is the very best.

"Our aim was not just to meet the legislated 80,000 km mark, but to engineer a system that works for the life of the vehicle.

"Our no compromise approach to Euro III is another example of the depth of engineering that goes into all Ford product providing real benefits for the customer," Worthington said.

FORD UNVEILS ITS DYNAMIC DUO

"The challenge with improving driving dynamics on the new range of Falcon and Territory models was to improve on the high standards we had already set. By incorporating a host of new sophisticated, state of the art systems and latest technology hardware, the BF Falcon and SY Territory provide significant improvements in comfort, stability and safety."

- Stephan Presser, Vehicle Dynamics Manager

Ford Australia will continue to stretch its lead in the vehicle dynamics race with the new BF Falcon and SY Territory range.

DYNAMICS UPGRADES
* New tyres for Fairmont Ghia and Fairlane range
* DSC standard on premium Falcon sedans
* DSC standard on Territory Ghia RWD, option on TS/TX RWD
* Performance brakes standard on XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedans and utes
* Performance brakes standard on Barra 230 sedans
* ABS upgrade
* Traction control standard on all petrol sedans and wagons
* Traction control standard on all XR utes
"The BA Falcon and SX Territory set a new benchmark in driving dynamics for local manufacturers and we've built on that impressive foundation to deliver a vehicle with even higher levels of handling, precision and comfort with the launch of BF Falcon and SY Territory," said Ford Product and Development Vice President Trevor Worthington.

"Every sedan and wagon in the range benefits from the improvements to vehicle dynamics, offering customers a plusher, more refined driving experience with even higher levels of grip and control.

"We have also incorporated the very latest in chassis control systems - including the first application of Dynamic Stability Control in an Australian-manufactured V8 and on vehicles with manual transmission - adding to the already high levels of active safety already built into each Falcon and Territory.

"In tandem with the powertrain updates, including the first six-speed automatic transmission on an Australian vehicle, it adds up to the best vehicles we've ever produced providing customers with a car offering outstanding performance, refinement, economy and safety."

As part of its drive to stay at the forefront of local automotive manufacturing, the Dynamic Stability Control programme, which debuted on the award-winning Territory AWD, will now be available on selected Falcon sedans and RWD versions of Territory.

DSC AVAILABILITY
Standard on all Territory AWD models
Standard on Territory Ghia RWD
Optional on Territory TS/TX RWD
Standard on Fairlane Ghia, Fairlane G8, LTD
Standard on Fairmont Ghia
Standard on XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedan
"Customers will benefit enormously from the thousands of hours' work devoted by Ford engineers to the rear-wheel drive DSC application.

"Working hand in hand with experts from the Bosch Automotive Chassis Systems Division, we have calibrated a unique RWD application of DSC designed to improve active safety levels and provide peace of mind motoring," said Presser.

DSC will be available on RWD versions of Territory, on all Fairlane variants, on Fairmont Ghia, XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedans.

 

How does it work?

DSC combines the advantages of Ford's Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Traction Control System (TCS) and multiplies the benefits of both.

"The best protection against accidents is to avoid them completely and stability control utilises the latest technology from Bosch to provide Falcon and Territory with a locally engineered vehicle stability control system.

"DSC helps maintain stability when the vehicle approaches its physical limits, through programmed intervention in the braking system and powertrain or a combination of both."

Presser said DSC worked in tandem with ABS - which prevents the wheels from locking when the brakes are applied - and TCS, which limits wheel spin during acceleration.

"Traction control ensures the vehicle remains controllable under heavy acceleration that can occur taking off on slippery roads, negotiating a hill or accelerating out of a corner.

"Traction control brakes the driven wheel, which shows a tendency to spin, and adapts the engine torque to obtain maximum traction. The brake control is known as ABD (Automatic Brake Differential) and avoids loss of forward momentum through spinning wheels while maintaining lateral grip."

Presser explained ABD was included in all BF Falcon and SY Territory models fitted with TCS and DSC.

"Sensors located at each wheel calculate the slip of each driven wheel and initiate traction control if slip levels are deemed excessive.

"Consequently, traction control intervenes on the rear wheels of a Falcon or RWD Territory or on all four wheels on the AWD version of Territory."

The system continually monitors driver input via communication with the Electronic Throttle Control. As soon as the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) detects a deviation from desired wheel speeds, the speed of the spinning wheel is automatically reduced by brake intervention, without any action on the part of the driver.

If the system calculates more intervention is required, the ECU intervenes via an electronic throttle valve actuator to reduce excess engine torque by retarding spark.

The final level of engine intervention occurs by cutting fuel flow.

Presser described DSC as the next generation in driving aids, employing the vehicle's braking and engine control system as a tool for 'controlling ' the vehicle by mitigating vehicle skid.

"When DSC assumes operation it makes use of the existing braking system. The basic function of the brakes - to decelerate or stop the vehicle - is enhanced as stability control maintains the vehicle's stability and desired course."

DSC incorporates three vital elements in addition to the traction control system hardware - a steering wheel angle sensor, a lateral acceleration sensor and a rotational yaw rate sensor.

"The steering wheel sensor constantly monitors steering wheel angle, or the driver's intended direction of travel. The yaw and lateral acceleration sensors track the vehicle's rotation around its vertical axis and its lateral motion.

"DSC is constantly working in the background, monitoring all its sensors 25 times a second, to check the driver's steering wheel position, throttle pedal position, whether the driver is braking, and where the vehicle is actually going.

"By comparing the actual measured yaw rate with a calculated desired yaw rate, the system is able to intervene early enough to reduce the risk of unwanted skids and potential loss of control.

"Specific braking intervention is then directed at individual wheels - such as the inner rear to counter under steer, or the outer front during over steer."

DSC also modulates engine output to reduce wheel spin and vehicle speed when necessary.

Presser said despite the inherent safety built into DSC, the system could not defy the laws of physics.

"DSC significantly enhances the safety window in which the driver can operate the car, but it cannot perform miracles.

"It is an incredibly useful and practical driving aid with enormous potential to reduce the possibility of an accident, often without the driver noticing it has happened.

"For example, if the driver approaches a bend that tightens more sharply than expected, the driver will suddenly turn the wheel in the intended direction of turn, but may be carrying too much speed to safely negotiate the turn.

"Or, if a driver swerves rapidly to avoid colliding with an object or another vehicle on the road, the vehicle may not respond quickly enough to following the desired path, or may over-respond, resulting in oversteer.

"In both examples dynamic stability control will immediately notice the angle of steering wheel input and the direction of travel and brake the appropriate wheel to help keep the vehicle stable and under control.

"It represents a genuine application of active safety that has the potential to significantly reduce the occurrence of single vehicle accidents."

All chassis control systems work constantly in the background, monitoring the need for intervention at astonishing speed. DSC monitors its sensors 25 times per second, TCS 50 times per second and ABS 200 times per second.

Presser said driving conditions, which may activate DSC, include:

The addition of DSC on Falcon and RWD Territory has resulted in no less than four unique groups of DSC calibration, developed for Australian road conditions.

"Due to the variety of engines, transmissions and body styles a total of 10 different DSC calibrations have been developed.

"Realising unique customer wants and the character of our product line-up, we have developed four families of tuning, ranging from comfort to sports, for Territory, Fairlane, Fairmont Ghia and XR6 Turbo / XR8.

"Each calibration provides the full functionality of DSC, but the intervention thresholds have been carefully tuned to produce a system perfectly suited to the vehicle.

"On Fairlane Ghia, Fairlane G8 and LTD the DSC interventions are early and subtle, in keeping with the character of the car.

"Fairmont Ghia has a calibration where DSC interventions are slightly later than the LWB version, in line with the sportier image of the car.

"On XR6 Turbo and XR8, interventions do not occur too early, adding to the sporty nature of the vehicle and ensuring the driver feels in control, but still benefits from the significant safety improvement DSC provides."

"It is all achieved through careful attention to detail, tuning of the appropriate system parameters - out of several thousands available to the calibration engineers - and delivers a car with the appropriate character in line with customer expectations," Presser said.

Performance brakes

In line with the significantly improved acceleration performance of BF Falcons with the new ZF six-speed automatic transmission, Ford will introduce a new performance brake package that will be standard on vehicles fitted with turbo or V8 engines.

The larger diameter brakes are based on the specifications used for the higher braking demands of Territory.

They will be standard on XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedan and ute, Falcon XT with 3V V8, Fairmont with 3V V8, Fairmont Ghia with 3V V8, Fairlane G8 and LTD.

PERFORMANCE BRAKES
322 x 28 mm front disc with pillar vented rotor
328 x 26 mm rear disc with pillar vented rotor
Standard on XR6 Turbo and XR8 sedan and ute
Standard on Fairlane G8 / LTD
Standard on XT, Fairmont, Fairmont Ghia and Fairlane Ghia fitted with 3V V8
Introducing the new performance brake package has eliminated the optional brake package that was an option on BA Falcons.

"This is an excellent brake package for these performance and premium vehicles, providing even more reliable and stable brake performance, with excellent thermal capacity" said Presser.

"Testing of the new performance brakes was conducted under the grueling AMS testing regime, which involves 10 high speed braking manoeuvres.

"The new brakes performed demonstrably better, with temperatures in the 10th stop reduced by 15 per cent for front brakes and 22 per cent for rear brakes, ensuring increased fade resistance and improved stopping performance."

Measuring 322 mm x 28 mm, the front disc on the performance package is 24 mm bigger than the standard brake disc.

The rear disc has increased 25 mm to now measure 328 mm x 26 mm.

Both front and rear discs feature a new pillar vented rotor design, which delivers improved cooling performance.

All other BF Falcons continue to use the twin-piston caliper front and single piston caliper rear disc brakes, which debuted on the BA Falcon.

"The braking system is well suited to the rest of the BF Falcon range, offering high resistance to heat build-up and excellent pedal feel," Presser said.

ABS upgrade

The BF Falcon and SY Territory will incorporate the latest version of ABS.

ABS 8.0 (previously 5.3) will be standard on all BF Falcon sedans, offering improved stopping distance and low speed braking performance on slippery surfaces by checking vehicle conditions 200 times per second.

The feature will be standard on all Falcon XR utes, on RTV and optional on XL / XLS utes.

"ABS provides greatly improved control during emergency braking manoeuvres or when avoiding obstacles on the road.

"This latest version is less intrusive to the driver, with a more gradual pulsing feeling through the brake pedal when the ABS system is cycling.

"We have worked closely with Bosch to improve the surface recognition of this latest ABS calibration. We have tuned its gravel road logic for better performance so it caters for the unique conditions drivers can be confronted with on Australian roads."

Presser said ABS came standard with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), which automatically distributes brake pressure between front and rear wheels to ensure optimum brake pressure, regardless of vehicle load conditions.

"This ensures the shortest possible stopping distance, while helping maintain stability of the rear end of the car, even under emergency braking conditions.

"It all means the right level of ABS intervention is induced, precisely when the driver needs it," Presser said.

Traction control upgrade

The Traction Control System (TCS) on BF Falcon and SY Territory is also the latest version available.

TCS 8.0 will be standard on all Territory versions and all petrol-engined Falcon sedans, wagons and XR utes, incorporating all the functionality of the ABS upgrade.

"This latest version of TCS controls the amount of wheel spin and helps avoid vehicle instability when accelerating in corners or on loose gravel surfaces.

"It's another vital component in providing peace of mind motoring," said Presser.

Cornering Brake Control

All SY Territory and BF Falcon models with DSC also feature Cornering Brake Control (CBC), which recognizes if a vehicle is in an oversteer situation during a braking manoeuvre.

"It instantly distributes brake pressure between the left and right wheels to provide the shortest possible stopping distance and helps keep the vehicle on course when cornering while braking," Presser said.

New tyres

Prestige customers will appreciate the levels of grip, comfort and refinement evident in a new 17-inch tyre specifically developed for Fairmont Ghia, Fairlane Ghia, Fairlane G8 and LTD.

"Ford worked closely with the team at Goodyear to develop the new Excellence 225/50 R17 94V tyre for the BF Falcon programme.

"The Excellence tyre features an asymmetric tread pattern and represents the new generation of luxury sports tyres developed by Goodyear. The new tyre has been optimised for performance under all conditions.

"In addition to increased levels of driving comfort, refinement and lower cabin noise levels, the new Goodyear also promises an improvement in tyre life."

Presser said the move of Fairlane Ghia and LTD to 17-inch wheels and tyres would enhance the already high performance levels of those cars and offer an improved vehicle stance.

Two new tyres have also been developed for the BF Falcon commercial range.

XLS SSB utes will feature a new silica compound Dunlop 225/55 R16 95W tyre, comprising the same tread pattern as the SP Sport 3000A used on XR utes.

"This tyre offers an advanced driving experience, improving levels of ride, handling, grip, steering and braking."

A new silica-based 215/60 R16 99H tyre has been constructed for use on the XL ¾ tonne utility, developed to meet advancements in load rating requirements.

"This tyre features excellent levels of steering and handling characteristics, improvements in grip and quietness in conjunction with high load carrying capacity," said Presser.

ALL QUIET ON THE FORD FRONT

"Refinement isn't just about silencing the car. It's the science of removing the undesirable vehicles noises, leaving the driver with quality sounds they like to hear. We took this approach to the BF Falcon and SY Territory programme to produce the quietest, smoothest vehicles we've ever engineered."

- Tim Hosking, Ford Australia Vehicle Refinement Supervisor

The new BF Falcon and SY Territory models represent the quietest, most refined vehicles to roll off Ford Australia's Broadmeadows assembly line.

REFINEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
  • Lower sound pressure levels throughout acceleration range
  • Lower road noise when cruising
  • Exhaust systems retuned for optimum noise levels
  • New transmission cross member
  • Stiffened exhaust hangers and body-side attachments
  • Optimised engine mounts
  • New transmission mounts
  • Re-tuned differential bush rates
  • Static sealing improved 23 % on Falcon
  • Additional bitumastic pads
  • New absorptive roof trim
  • New dash outer absorber
  • New tyres on Fairmont Ghia with improved block spacing
  • New alternator
  • New manifold heat shield
  • New timing chain pivot arm
  • Optimised air intake system
  • Stiffer wheels on XR / XT
"It only takes a few minutes behind the wheel to appreciate the outstanding levels of refinement built into this car, from the entry level XT right through to the LTD," said Product and Development Vice President Trevor Worthington.

"Attention to detail has taken what was already a very quiet vehicle and produced a vehicle boasting superb levels of refinement."

Vehicle Refinement Supervisor Tim Hosking said the team worked on achieving two goals with the BF Falcon and SY Territory programme.

"We wanted to reduce overall sound levels in the cabin, particularly targeting high frequency annoyance noises, allowing the driver to hear the pure note of the engine.

"The end result of very careful attention to detail is a vehicle that is up to six decibels quieter during wide open throttle acceleration.

"A 10 decibel reduction is approximately half as loud to the human ear, so customers will definitely notice and appreciate a six decibel improvement.

"On part throttle acceleration, the I6 engine in Territory and Falcon is three decibels quieter, while road noise sound pressure levels have been lowered by up to one and a half decibels.

"We also worked hard on improving the articulation index, or the ability to easily converse with passengers, and achieved an overall nine per cent improvement in this area," Hosking said.

"Research shows customers can perceive a two per cent improvement, making this enhancement significant in terms of producing a noticeably quieter car."

Lofted outer dash

A new feature contributing to the improved refinement levels in all BF Falcons and SY Territory models is the inclusion of a lofted outer dash, previously seen only on expensive European cars.

"The new outer dash is a two-piece part that works as an absorptive barrier to attenuate broad band noise from the engine. The lofted outer dash works in conjunction with the dash panel and firewall to help insulate the driver and passengers, particularly from high frequency annoyance noises.

"As a result, Falcon and Territory are significantly quieter during start-up, idle, acceleration and shut down.

"Fitting the new lofted outer dash was a significant factor in improving the articulation index in BF Falcon and SY Territory, which translates to a much quieter car for our customers," Hosking said.

Bitumastic pads

Further quietness has been built into the BF Falcon and SY Territory with the optimisation of sound dampening bitumastic pads.

"Bitumastic pads are added to the body to provide damping for low and mid frequency noises, making for a quieter car," said Hosking.

"The pads act as a mass damper to reduce structural response to vibrations generated by road conditions and reduce the transmission of these noises to the occupants.

"During development of the BF Falcon, the team ran designed experiments to optimise the position and size of the bitumastic pad package.

"As a result a BF XT, Futura or XR now boasts equivalent performance to a BA Fairmont Ghia. The new BF Fairmont Ghia has been further enhanced, with a sound dampening pack targeting rear seat quietness.

"Customers will notice a reduction in overall road noise at cruising speeds, particularly in the rear of the car," Hosking said.

Absorptive roof-liner

BF Falcon now uses an absorptive roof-liner to reduce reflected noise in the cabin of ute, sedan, Fairlane and wagon.

Hosking explained the new treatment followed the same principle as an acoustically lined recording studio to improve cabin ambience, delivering lower levels of wind, road and engine noise.

Body structural improvements

Numerous body structure improvements further refine Falcon and Territory.

Hosking explained these upgrades reduced the sensitivity of the optimised body structure parts, adding to the impressive refinement levels of the BF Falcon and SY Territory.

"Two of the important upgrades we made were the addition of a reinforcing box section to the transmission cross member and a centre bearing body reinforcement.

"The box section ties the cross member to the tunnel rail system, reducing sensitivity to structural engine vibration.

"Similarly, the reinforcement bracket at the centre bearing provides robustness against driveline and engine vibration, further reducing vibration transmission."

Hosking explained the structural upgrades reduce body sensitivity to powertrain vibrational energy by a factor of three to five times.

Further refinement was added by retuning and redesigning the engine and transmission mounts, delivering a reduction in interior noise levels.

The main spring element in the engine mount has been optimised for high engine loads and the spring element in the transmission mounts redesigned to reduce unwanted responses.

"Engine mounts now perform much better when the vehicle is under heavy acceleration, reducing the potential for unwanted harshness.

"The new transmission mounts deliver improved isolation to further reduce engine vibrations being transmitted into the cabin, with a further one decibel reduction in interior noise levels," said Hosking.

Retuned exhaust systems

Careful retuning of the exhaust systems on both the Barra 190 I6 and Barra 230 V8 delivers quieter cars with an improvement in the quality of the exhaust note of both engines.

The Barra 190 features a new front resonator and retuned centre and rear mufflers, while the Barra 230 now boasts a dedicated rear muffler with larger diameter pipes.

In addition to these upgrades, all body side and exhaust side hangers have been redesigned and upgraded to isolate muffler vibration from the body.

"The new Barra 190 resonator provides an extra treatment step for exhaust gases, dramatically lowering the 80-100 hertz resonance.

"The new resonator acoustically decouples the rear of the exhaust system from high frequency acoustic pulses, lowering drive-by noise levels and further reducing interior noise levels for the customer.

Hosking said the new Barra 230 exhaust system was tailored to improve the performance of the smooth revving V8 engine.

"At BA, the 3V V8 shared the same rear muffler design as the I6 engine.

"By engineering a dedicated V8 version, we have lowered back pressure levels to liberate more power from the engine and enhance the exhaust note.

"Customer feedback told us that V8 customers wanted to hear and enjoy the note of their engine.

"The new dedicated Barra 230 exhaust system clearly delivers on that customer want," Hosking said.

'Smart' alternator

Airborne noise on the BF Falcon and SY Territory has been reduced with the addition of a new 'smart' alternator.

Standard on all BF Falcon and SY Territory models, the new alternator delivers a higher output, allowing lower rotational speeds and correspondingly lower fan speeds for a reduction in noise levels. The engine control module predicts loading and ramps in alternator operation to improve idle stability.

Hosking explained the new alternator was chosen for its ability to improve fuel economy and deliver better idle properties.

"Ultimately it provides a two-fold benefit for the customer. Fuel economy has been improved, as well as refinement levels. It's a win-win for the customer."

Static sealing improvements

"Static sealing is the discipline of ensuring body sheet metal and trim components seal the cabin against noise generated from the engine, driveline, road and wind.

"We placed significant emphasis on this part of the BF Falcon design and manufacturing processes, improving body leakage sealing levels up to 23 per cent compared to BA Falcon.

"Using new sealing techniques we pioneered with Territory, BF Falcon customers will notice a dramatically quieter car as a result, with a 5 decibel reduction in high frequency road noise at cruising speeds.

"A reduction of this amplitude means a much quieter car and makes it much easier for occupants inside the vehicle to hear each other.

"Our body static sealing is now approaching levels previously only available in imported cars much more expensive than Falcon and Territory," Hosking said.

BF FALCON RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING*

Falcon XT sedan with five-speed manual $34,880

Options:

Four-speed automatic $1,000
E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Barra 230 V8 (includes six-speed auto) $6,000
Prestige paint $ 355
Power windows (rear) $ 470
Limited slip differential $ 360
Prestige audio system $ 685
DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Reverse sensing system $ 500
Power adjustable pedals $ 350
Side airbags $ 555
Sunroof $2,250
4 x 16" alloy wheels $1,290
4 x 17" luxury wheels $1,390

Falcon XT wagon with four-speed auto $37,610

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Prestige paint $ 355
Power windows (rear) $ 470
Limited slip differential $ 360
Prestige audio system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Power adjustable pedals $ 350
Side airbags $ 555
4 x 16" alloy wheels $1,290

Futura sedan with four-speed auto $39,175

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Prestige paint $ 355
Limited slip differential $ 360
Prestige audio system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Power adjustable pedals $ 350
Sunroof $2,250
4 x 16" alloy wheels $ 985
4 x 17" luxury wheels $1,390

Futura wagon with four-speed auto $41,260

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Prestige paint $ 355
Limited slip differential $ 360
Prestige audio system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Power adjustable pedals $ 350
4 x 16" alloy wheels $ 985

XR sedan:

XR6 with six-speed manual $39,710
XR6 with four-speed auto $39,710
XR6 Turbo with six-speed manual $46,405
XR8 with six-speed manual $51,330

Options:

Six-speed automatic $1,250
Prestige paint $ 355
Chromaflair paint® $1,590
Premium audio system $ 985
DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
XR luxury interior package $4,595
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Reverse sensing system $ 500
Power adjustable pedals $ 350
Side airbags $ 555
Sports steering wheel $ 695
XR sports leather seats $2,495
Sunroof $2,250
4 x 18" alloy wheels (standard on XR8) $1,500

Fairmont sedan $43,195

Options:

Barra 230 V8 (includes six-speed auto) $6,000
Sports Control Blade IRS $ 465
Premium audio system $ 985
DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Sunroof $2,250
4 x 17" alloy luxury wheels $1,390

Fairmont Ghia sedan $52,860

Options:

Barra 230 V8 $5,000
DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Sunroof $2,250
4 x 17" alloy luxury wheels $ 500

Fairlane Ghia $58,625

Options:

Barra 230 V8 $6,136
DVD satellite navigation system $4,418
1600 kg towpack $ 552
Sunroof $2,761

Fairlane G8 $65,405

Options:

DVD satellite navigation system $4,418
1600 kg towpack $ 552
Sunroof $2,761

LTD $75,525

Options:

1600 kg towpack $ 552

SY TERRITORY RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING*

Territory TX RWD $39,490

Options:

Prestige paint $ 385
Body colour pack $ 650
Dynamic Stability Control $ 800
Cruise control $ 660
Fog lamps $ 250
Prestige audio system $ 685
3rd row bench seat $1,600
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Side curtain airbag $ 800
REX DVD system $2,885
Running boards $ 995
Intelligent bar system $1,650

Territory TX AWD $43,990

Options:

Prestige paint $ 385
Body colour pack $ 650
Cruise control $ 660
Hill Descent Control+ $ 865
Fog lamps $ 250
Prestige audio system $ 685
3rd row bench seat $1,600
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Side curtain airbag $ 800
REX DVD system $2,885
Running boards $ 995
Intelligent bar system $1,650

Territory TS RWD $46,330

Options:

Prestige paint $ 385
Body colour pack $ 650
Dynamic Stability Control $ 800
Fog lamps $ 250
Reverse camera $1,000
DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
3rd row bench seat $1,600
1600 kg towpack $ 450
REX DVD system $2,885
Running boards $ 995
Intelligent bar system $1,650

Territory TS AWD $51,330

Options:

Prestige paint $ 385
Body colour pack $ 650
Hill Descent Control $ 865
Fog lamps $ 250
Reverse camera $1,000
DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
3rd row bench seat $1,600
1600 kg towpack $ 450
REX DVD system $2,885
Running boards $ 995
Intelligent bar system $1,650

Territory Ghia RWD $51,820

Options:

DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
3rd row bench seat $1,800
1600 kg towpack $ 450
REX DVD system $2,885
Intelligent bar system $1,650
Running boards $ 995

Territory Ghia AWD $56,320

Options:

Hill Descent Control $ 865
DVD satellite navigation system $3,600
3rd row bench seat $1,800
1600 kg towpack $ 450
REX DVD system $2,885
Intelligent bar system $1,650
Running boards $ 995

BF FALCON UTE RECOMMENDED RETAIL PRICING*

XL Chassis Cab five-speed manual $26,950

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Barra 220 V8 (inc ABS & 16" wheels) $5,000
Four-speed column auto $1,000
Four-speed auto $1,000
Prestige paint $ 355
Aluminium tray $1,390
Cruise control $ 660
Passenger airbag $ 495
Air conditioning $2,250
Limited slip differential $ 470
ABS $ 930
Prestige sound system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450

XL Style Side Box five-speed manual $27,375

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Barra 220 V8 (inc ABS & 16" wheels) $5,000
Four-speed column auto $1,000
Four-speed auto $1,000
Prestige paint $ 355
Cruise control $ 660
Passenger airbag $ 495
Air conditioning $2,250
Limited slip differential $ 470
ABS $ 930
Prestige sound system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450
Tonneau cover $ 255
Hard tonneau cover $2,100

XLS Chassis Cab five-speed manual $29,145

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Barra 220 V8 (inc ABS & 16" wheels) $5,000
Four-speed auto $1,000
Prestige paint $ 355
Aluminium tray $1,390
Passenger airbag $ 495
Air conditioning $2,250
Limited slip differential $ 470
ABS $ 930
Prestige sound system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450

XLS Style Side Box five-speed manual $29,795

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Barra 220 V8 (inc ABS & 16" wheels) $5,000
Four-speed auto $1,000
Prestige paint $ 355
Hard tonneau cover $2,100
Passenger airbag $ 495
Air conditioning $2,250
Limited slip differential $ 470
ABS $ 930
Prestige sound system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450

RTV Chassis Cab five-speed manual $31,450

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Barra 220 V8 (inc ABS & 16" wheels) $5,000
Four-speed column auto $1,000
Four-speed auto $1,000
Prestige paint $ 355
Aluminium tray $1,390
Passenger airbag $ 495
Air conditioning $2,250
Prestige sound system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450

RTV Style Side Box five-speed manual $32,400

Options:

E-Gas 4.0-litre DLPG^ $1,400
Barra 220 V8 (inc ABS & 16" wheels) $5,000
Four-speed column auto $1,000
Four-speed auto $1,000
Prestige paint $ 355
Tonneau cover $ 255
Hard tonneau cover $2,100
Passenger airbag $ 495
Air conditioning $2,250
Prestige sound system $ 685
1600 kg towpack $ 450

XR Ute

XR6 Ute five-speed manual $34,620
XR6 Turbo Ute six-speed manual $40,445
XR8 Ute six-speed manual $41,595

Options:

Four-speed auto (XR6 only) $1,000
Six-speed auto (XR6 Turbo, XR8 only) $1,250
Prestige paint $ 355
Chromaflair® paint $1,590
XR sports leather seats $1,495
Sports bar $ 895
Hard tonneau $2,100
Hard tonneau with spoiler $2,710
Hard tonneau with sports bar $3,150
Hard tonneau with spoiler and sports bar $3,750
Passenger airbag $ 495
Sports leather steering wheel $ 695
Prestige sound system $ 685
Luxury pack $2,995
1600 kg towpack $ 450

* Does not include dealer and statutory charges
^ Automatic transmission a mandatory option with E-Gas
+ Cruise control a mandatory option with Hill Descent Control

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