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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn8hvfwAESE...ted&search= Just a short video of some guy driving his Ford XR6T up a hill, sounds similar to a skyline in my opinion but maybe its just that BOV hehe. They are using the same engine setup so its not far off I guess.

Cant believe nobody has posted this yet. Sounds amazing!!! Looks like Ford hasnt forgotten about its fans after all. Looks like HSV will finally have to watch its back after all these years of no competition!

www.fordforums.com.au Its a very sad today to see that this engine will be eventually extinguished. Never thought I'd see the day there were a V6 powered Falcon. This means the F6 Typhoons may end up just like the VL Calais. The new Duratech engine wont simply match this old I6 donk in terms of bottom end torque nor durability. (1000hp+ XR6 Turbo anyone?) The Ford Inline 6 lives forever with its legacy!

Hahah yeah I think the lifters really need to be replaced! I think its just wear and tear over time, not to mention excessive stress on the motor from floggin it all the time.

Not even a little bit? Can somebody post a vid of a GTS revving out so we can compare? Maybe its just the crappy sound quality but I'm damn certain they sound a little similar in the 2-6k rev range I've been in both cars.

EF Falcon takeoff EF Falcon Revs Maybe its just me but I reckon it sort of does high up in the revs. They do share the same engine layout afterall. I think its a pretty nice car being 12 years old and nearly stock except for the exhaust system. (I know the owner)

From www.drive.com.au The Sportivo looks sensational (lots borrowed from Lexus) (production version) Base a bit hard to swallow: More pics http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleD...articleID=20878 From Drive.com.au -The 336Nm of torque isn't available until right up at 4700rpm, so our initial brief evaluation uncovered that it isn't overloaded with effortless low-down performance -Left to its own devices in "D" for Drive, the six-speed isn't always as smart as it needs to be, often too eager to shift up a gear in hilly, twisty terrain. It's not long before it's jumping back down a ratio or two to keep the large sedan motoring along. -Despite claims of sportiness, the Aurion is more adept at cruising rather than enthusiastic driving. -The steering can sometimes feel a bit numb and get some mild kickback on very bumpy corners. The seats could also do with more lateral support, something forthcoming on only the Sportivo models. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sportivo ZR6 $42k thats almost XR6 Turbo playing field! I wonder what sort of power its got?

CLICK ME ---> LS1 Fun Streetfire Video This guy is awesome, some people find him annoying but I reckon he's a comedian because alot of what he says is the truth. If this is a repost, disregard. CAUTION: Mild Language in video.

270kW and 550Nm torque. The new 6 speed auto is pretty advanced. A low 13 1/4 mile is possible I believe.

I know you are all (mostly) import fans here, but I found this video and thought it was pretty cool and interesting. Its always good to know about the other cars (domestics) and we can all agree that Ford > Holden. Anyway hope you all enjoy! F6 Tornado vs Super Pursuit

The new fords may be heavy, but they sure arent slack when it comes to accelerating. The new XR6 and XR8 are faster than their predecessors, and still flog the pants off most things on the road.

FPV's Wild 'DRIF6' Concept Breaks Cover Motoring Channel Staff - 28/Feb/2006 FPV Typhoon DRIF6 Concept Car Built for drifting, the DRIF6 generates 380kW of power and 700Nm of torque, enough to get the wheels smoking. Here's something for the rev heads - Ford Performance Vehicles has developed an "unofficial" concept car based on the popular 2006 BF model F6 Typhoon that has been designed to burn rubber. Literally. Purpose built as a 'drifter' - drifting is one of the fastest growing motor sport genres and easily one of the most entertaining - the rear wheel drive turbo monster was first seen at the ninth annual FPV Family Open Day recently, and has been nicknamed DRIF6 in regards to its powersliding nature and 6-cylinder powertrain. The one-off concept car is expect to attract plenty of attention with its custom car styling (note the slotted hood), eye-catching paint scheme and of course its earth-shaking performance. “There is a tradition at each FPV Family Open Day for a group of volunteers from FPV and Prodrive to create a project car to showcase their abilities and generate some excitement among the visitors,” mentioned David Flint, the Ford Performance Vehicles boss. He added: “This year, they have surpassed all previous projects.” FPV explains that the team has created a specially-modified one-off version of the FPV F6 Typhoon sedan designed to tackle similar turbocharged performance cars in the spectacular new form of motor racing; Drifting. DRIF6 features a lightweight chassis, racing cockpit and uprated version of its critically-acclaimed intercooled and turbocharged 4.0-litre straight 6-cylinder engine producing more than 380kW of power and 700Nm of torque. “We wanted to conjure up something unique and exciting for our new turbo fans,” FPV communications manager, Andrew MacLean, said. “Drifting is one of the fastest growing forms of motor racing in Australia – and certainly one of the most spectacular…so we let our imaginations drift in that direction.” Unlike previous Family Open Day projects, DRIF6 is a fully-operational concept vehicle and Ford Performance Racing’s rising star, Mark Winterbottom, was involved in early development of the vehicle. DRIF6 was built by a team of dedicated engineers and technicians at FPV’s Campbellfield facility with the assistance and support of a number of key suppliers, including Prodrive, Autotek, Castrol, HIS Hoses, Robinson Racing Developments, Revolution Racegear and Dunlop. FPV explains that at the heart of the DRIF6 project is an upgraded 4.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder engine with modifications made to increase the efficiency of the turbo system and to boost power and torque. These include a significantly larger intercooler with a revised induction system that features a ram air box taking air from where the fog light is normally located on the production car, a hand made plenum manifold replacing the individual inlet runners, a unique engine management system calibration and three-inch straight through exhaust system with side outlet. The transmission has an upgraded Tremec T-56 close-ratio 6-speed gearbox and AP racing twin-plate clutch driving the rear wheels through a locked differential. Deceleration is taken care of by the optional Brembo brake package already available on the F6 Typhoon, which features 355mm front and 330mm rear cross-drilled and pillar ventilated rotors and 6-piston monoblock front calliper and 4-pot rear calliper. The braking system has been modified especially for Drifting with high quality braided hoses, a brake proportioning valve and a WRC-style hydraulic handbrake. The fully functional DRIF6 concept car has also been given a new interior in order to ensure maximum safety during any drifting the car may be put through. FPV says the cockpit of DRIF6 has been stripped and replaced with world-class Momo racing seats and racing harnesses, a Momo steering wheel, Momo gearknob and a variety of ancillary gauges by VDO and Autron. These include a monster VDO tacho on the dash, explains FPV, located in line with the twin-pod sport gauges that display oil temperature and turbo boost pressure, A-pillar mounted gauges to display volts and cabin temperature and Autron’s latest high-tech tyre-press monitoring system located at the base of the Interior Command Centre. To keep things rigid, the cockpit also has a racing-style roll cage installed. The Australian Ford tuning group mentioned that the DRIF6 is a concept car designed to showcase the enthusiasm and expertise of FPV’s engineering operations, but that there are no plans, at this stage, to participate in competitive events. SOURCE

I remember reading awhile back about the new Camry thats supposed to come out to rival HSV and FPV from Toyota's Aussie performance division. (TRD?) Supercharged V6 Engine with 180kW or something, 0-100 in sub 7 secs or something and 18" wheels standard. Anybody got any new info on this thing?

I duno if this one has already been posted but anyway. 10 second 1/4 in an XR6 Turbo