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10-09-2014, 05:08 PM | #8911 | ||
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That makes them heavier than the GTF!
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10-09-2014, 05:23 PM | #8912 | ||
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The New XR8 is Supercharged right? Website doesn't say it is...
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10-09-2014, 05:43 PM | #8913 | ||
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Yes, It is...
Oh...and... 19" x 9" XR8 alloy wheels - 275/30 R19 tyres (rear)
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10-09-2014, 06:01 PM | #8914 | ||
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10-09-2014, 06:02 PM | #8915 | ||||
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Imagine all the hate you will get on your Facebook page if they're not, you've only been drumming on to people for ages acting like you know all the details.
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10-09-2014, 06:05 PM | #8916 | ||
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10-09-2014, 06:07 PM | #8917 | ||
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10-09-2014, 06:09 PM | #8918 | ||
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The things I note most on XR8
Everything premium is standard, that means no sub 50k car. The suspension is listed exactly the same as the xr6t except "performance tuned" versus "sports tuned". Towing is 1600 on auto, definitely supercharged.
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10-09-2014, 06:19 PM | #8919 | ||
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The rear badge still looks a bit odd.
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10-09-2014, 06:20 PM | #8920 | |||
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10-09-2014, 06:29 PM | #8921 | |||
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If it's not supercharged I'm out no matter the price. Last edited by Dissgrace; 10-09-2014 at 06:43 PM. |
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10-09-2014, 06:37 PM | #8922 | ||
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The di-vct 16 listed on the XR8 must be a typo carried over from the I6 description, the Miami is 32V and so is the coyote.
Also coyote is ti-vct not di-vct (I think Miami is just vct, could be wrong tho)
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10-09-2014, 06:38 PM | #8923 | ||
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As everyone else has said yes it's supercharged, callum check your own Facebook page you posted a snap chat pic of the first XR8 off the line with bonnet up showing the supercharged engine.......
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10-09-2014, 06:43 PM | #8924 | ||
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Fruit loops
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10-09-2014, 06:57 PM | #8925 | ||
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I know im late but I just checked the specs out comparing the xr6t and xr8. The xr8 comes with EVERYTHING. I guess it'll definitely be more than 65k? Just a wild guess don't shoot me if im wrong. Has pricing been released yet?
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10-09-2014, 07:11 PM | #8926 | ||
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They won't sell any at more then 65k
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10-09-2014, 07:17 PM | #8927 | ||
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I realy want the XR8 but if its out of my price
range I will be just as happy with an XR6T. Is there a leather option for the XR6T |
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10-09-2014, 07:26 PM | #8928 | |||
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It looks dark for Gold but I'm assuming that's because it's taken indoors under bad light or is it suppose to be a bronze?? XR8 looks fantastic. But then all fords do! Last edited by hootar; 10-09-2014 at 07:32 PM. |
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10-09-2014, 08:01 PM | #8929 | ||
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Is it just me or does the rear XR8 badge look like its just been slapped on there? It just doesnt like right in that position.
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10-09-2014, 08:05 PM | #8930 | ||
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Would have thought lane change assist would have at least been available on the higher spec models. Had this on a rental SV6 (standard feature - optional on evoke) recently and think it is a good accident avoiding feature.
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10-09-2014, 08:06 PM | #8931 | ||
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Will look awesome de-badged.
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10-09-2014, 08:26 PM | #8932 | ||
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Agreed. Its such a minor detail but it just makes the back look awkward...I too would remove it.
Other wise thats pretty nice.
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10-09-2014, 08:44 PM | #8933 | ||
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Interestingly a shorter length on the new model XR's, which results in less front & rear overhang:
FG: Front Overhang: 954 mm Rear Overhang: 1179 mm Overall Length: 4970 mm FGX: Front Overhang: 943 mm Rear Overhang: 1168 mm Overall Length: 4949 mm |
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10-09-2014, 08:55 PM | #8934 | ||
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Turning your head is an even better accident avoidence feature.
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10-09-2014, 09:04 PM | #8935 | ||
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Looks like a change from the dunlops to michelin, a good thing in my view.
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10-09-2014, 09:13 PM | #8936 | |||
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That front end just s**ts on the Commodore design, the rear is a bit odd much like the Commodore but I suppose we can get used to it.
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10-09-2014, 09:26 PM | #8938 | |||
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10-09-2014, 09:35 PM | #8939 | ||
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It would look sensational with a GT (or better still TE50) rear wing
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