Bf Mark2 Inside News

[tmac450]

In one way it'd be good to see Ford pick up their game, expecially on the V8s, but Ford and Expensive Daewoo changing their models more often than Paris Hilton scores really stuffs the values of the outgoing models. Not many other brands out there where a $55K car will be lucky to get $20K in 3-4 years.

I haven't had by BF for 2 weeks, and while I admit getting a good deal because of the upcomming BF2 (as well as fuel prices and the new Dunnydore), I went for it because I was assured by Ford that the BF2 XRs weren't going to change other than some new colours.

When you think about it, the XR6 T has no Expensive Daewoo competitor so Ford is more likely to look elsewhere for improvements.

[Decoy]

Lets hope its true but I doubt it..

However, hopefully FPV do something to tweak the F6's, the XRT got an extra 5 kw and 30nm in Ba-Bf, and the F6's stayed the same so I think its the F6s turn for an extra 5kw and 30nm... The V8s are quite a fair margin behind the E series now too, and coz ford quote their figures in DIN, it looks even worse on paper for them as they now need to do ECE, maybe they will just keep the 290, but quote in ECE now instead of DIN. Something ford would do anyway, that way they wouldnt have to change the stickers on the bulges, and on the air intakes inside the engine bay.. 

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I don't think you can quote in ECE, Expensive Daewoo now use DIN also.

[THEMESHMAN260]

xr6t= 260kw

xr8=280 kw

f6=295kw

Gt-GTP 320kw

Dont know how good this source is, said they were debriefed this week on it at ford.

Orion rumoured 5.4 super charged. 600NM 350KW likely to be called F8, Engine was going to go in BF but arse end not strong enough for power of engine. WIth all the new reenforments the orion will handle it.

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[bangm001]

Lets hope its true but I doubt it..

However, hopefully FPV do something to tweak the F6's, the XRT got an extra 5 kw and 30nm in Ba-Bf, and the F6's stayed the same so I think its the F6s turn for an extra 5kw and 30nm... The V8s are quite a fair margin behind the E series now too, and coz ford quote their figures in DIN, it looks even worse on paper for them as they now need to do ECE, maybe they will just keep the 290, but quote in ECE now instead of DIN. Something ford would do anyway, that way they wouldnt have to change the stickers on the bulges, and on the air intakes inside the engine bay.. 

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I don't think you can quote in ECE, Expensive Daewoo now use DIN also.

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Hey Mate,

Funny you should say that. Because I am looking at a brand new Ve Late model camira brochure (Hard copy) and it says the SS has 270kw* and the * means that the maximum figures are quoted as per ECE regulations. I have however just visited the hsv web site, and their 307kw is done using the DIN figure.. http://www.hsv.com.au/index_eseries.asp then click on the GTS pic, then specs then the performance.. IS holden's performance brand trying to "get more power" just by quoting in DIN?? Busted!

Let us know what ya all think..

Edited 07/09/06 08:49 AM by bangm001

[tur]

More Info, xr6 turbo engine to have same internals as f6 but no oil cooler. This is due to ineffiencies on the line at FORD, so engine will have the stronger rods.

[Adam]

I've heard Ford will be using a smaller turbo and a few other tricks to combat the aftermarket industry making so much power with the stock components like they do now.

That, like everything else in this thread is probably just BS anyway.

[bangm001]

I've heard Ford will be using a smaller turbo and a few other tricks to combat the aftermarket industry making so much power with the stock components like they do now.

That, like everything else in this thread is probably just BS anyway.

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That would make our older T's with the GT35/40 700plus horsie snail worth so much more.. Do it!

[Twinpiston]

I hope they don't put the XR6T engines up, I am waiting on a Terry Turbo and they are suppose to be the same, unless they put them up as well, which they won't cause they have only been out 2 months.

[Orrie]

Just placed an Order for a BF MK2 with the luxury pack. Still do not know final prices but was told that there was no real changes to the XR series as they were selling well anyway. Would be nice to get the extra Kw's but I am sure it is just BS

[DaveO]

Talking to an FPV dealer today, he said that they are not taking orders on the V8s anymore but they are still taking it on the 6's. This could mean that a new V8 (higher performance) is in the works for the BF MKII's.