Chronology
The BF Falcon replaced the BA Falcon in October 2005
Replaced by the FG Falcon February 2008
BF Falcon wagons were continued until June 2010 and not replaced
Mk II in 2006.
The BF Falcon was in production for about 28 months. Wagons in production for about 56 months
Production Total
136 473
63,050 MKI
73,423 MKII
Model Line Up
Falcon XT Sedan
XT Wagon
Falcon SR Sedan (From Feb 2006)
Falcon Futura Sedan
Futura Wagon
Falcon XR6 Sedan
XR6 Turbo Sedan
Falcon XR8 Sedan
Falcon XR6 Ute
XR6 Turbo Ute
Falcon XR8 Ute
Fairmont Sedan
Fairmont Ghia Sedan
Falcon XL Utility
Prices at New
Manual XT Sedan: $34 880
Automatic XT Sedan: $35 880
XT Sedan V8: $41 880
XT Wagon: $37 610
Futura Sedan: $39 175
Futura Wagon: $41 260
Falcon XT Sedan E-Gas: $37 280
XT Wagon E-Gas: $39 010
Futura Sedan E-Gas: $40 575
Futura Wagon E-Gas: $42 660
Fairmont: $43 195
Fairmont V8: $49 195
Fairmont Ghia: $52 860
Fairmont Ghia V8: $57 860
XR6 Manual: $39 710
XR6 Automatic: $40 960
XR6 Turbo Manual: $46 405
XR6 Turbo Automatic: $47 655
XR8 Manual: $51 330
XR8
Automatic: $52 580
Engines
Barra 190
Engine type: DOHC, DIVCT, inline, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control
Number of Cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 190kW @ 5250rpm
Torque: 383Nm @2500rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
E-Gas
Engine type: DOHC, DIVCT, inline, dedicated LPG, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Number of Cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 156kW @ 5000rpm
Torque: 372Nm @3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Barra 245T
Engine type: DOHC, DIVCT, inline, turbocharged, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Number of Cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 245kW @ 5250rpm
Torque: 480Nm @2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Barra 230
Engine type: SOHC, VCT, Vee configuration, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.4L 5408 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 90.2 x 105.8mm
Power: 230kW @ 5350rpm
Torque: 500Nm @3500rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Boss 260
Engine type: SOHC, VCT, Vee configuration, 32 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.4L 5408 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 90.2 x 105.8mm
Power: 260kW @ 5250rpm
Torque: 500Nm @4250rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Transmissions
Manual
5 Speed Manual
Application: Barra 190
1st: 3.35:1
2nd: 1.93:1
3rd: 1.29:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.73:1
Reverse: 3.15:1
6 Speed Manual
Application: Barra 190
1st: 3.36:1
2nd: 2.07:1
3rd: 1.35:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.80:1
6th: 0.62:1
Reverse: 3.28:1
6 Speed Manual
Application: Barra 245T
1st: 2.66:1
2nd: 1.78:1
3rd: 1.30:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.80:1
6th: 0.63:1
Reverse: 2.90:1
6 Speed Manual
Application: Boss 260
1st: 2.97:1
2nd: 1.78:1
3rd: 1.30:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.80:1
6th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.90:1
Automatic
4 Speed Automatic
Application: Barra 190, E-Gas
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68.1
Reverse: 2.07:1
6 Speed Automatic
Application: Barra 190, Barra 245T, Barra 230, Boss 260
1st: 4.17:1
2nd: 2.34:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.14:1
5th: 0.87:1
6th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 3.40:1
Rear Axle Ratios
Wagons: 3.23:1
Barra 190 Manual: 3.45:1
6 Speed Automatic (Barra 190, Barra 245T, Boss 260): 2.73:1
Barra 230: 2.53:1
Boss 260 Manual: 3.46:1
Barra 245T Manual: 3.73:1
Clutch
Single plate, dry friction clutch disc, self-adjusting, diaphragm-style spring clutch
pressure plate.
Electrical
53 A/H 12 Volt Battery, alternator
Chassis
Unitary (monocoque)
Steering
Power steering pump capacity: 600ml
Steering ratio: 18.9:1
Turns lock to lock: 3.9
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
Rear:
Sedan: Control blade independent rear suspension, hydraulic gas pressurised direct acting type shock absorbers
Wagon and Utility: Leaf springs
Brakes
Front: Ventilated disc brakes with twin piston calliper
Rear: Solid disc brakes with single piston calliper
ABS: 4 channel ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution standard on all models
The parking brake system is a shoe and drum system located inside the drum and hat-type rear brake discs
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2 829 mm (111.4 in)
Length: 4 916 mm (193.5 in) – 5 053 mm (198.9 in)
Width: 1 864 mm (73.4 in)
Height: 1 444 mm (56.9 in)
Kerb Weight: 1 620 kg (3 600 lb) –1 740 kg (3 800 lb)
Turning Circle: 11m (Sedan), 11.3m (Wagon)
Fuel Tank Capacities:
Petrol Sedan: 68L
Petrol Wagon: 69L
LPG Sedan: 93L
LPG Wagon: 116L