BA F6 Date of Introduction
February 2003
Production Totals
Vehicle Type
Four door sedan
Two door Coupe Utility
Model line up
FPV BA F6 Typhoon 2 door Sedan
FPV BA F6 Tornado 2 door Utility
Prices at Introduction
From $63 460
Engines
Barra 270T
Engine type: DOHC, VCT, inline, turbocharged, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 270kW @ 5200rpm
Torque: 533Nm @2000rpm – 4250rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Transmissions
6 Speed Manual
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: 2.76:1
Automatic
4 Speed Automatic BTR95LE
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.49:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68.1
Reverse: 2.07:1
Rear Axle Ratios
3.45:1
Chassis
Unitary (Monocoque)
Exhaust
Single pipe
Electrical
12 Volt negative earth, 54Ah with coil on plug ignition system with coil on spark plug
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
Rear: Control blade independent rear suspension
Brakes
Front: Power assisted ventilated 325mm disc brakes with twin piston calliper
Rear: Power assisted ventilated 303mm disc brakes with single piston calliper
ABS: 3-channel ABS/ 4 channel ABS when traction control. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Wheels
18 inch alloy
Tyres
245/45 ZR18
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2829mm
Length: 4916mm
Width: 1864mm
Height: 1437mm
Front Track: 1553mm
Rear Track: 1571mm
Kerb Weight: 1672kg
Turning Circle: 11.0m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres Petrol
Boot Capacity: 504 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 1010mm
Rear Headroom: 976mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1513mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1494mm
Front Hip Room: 1461mm
Rear Hip Room: 1447mm
Front Legroom: 1086mm
Rear Legroom: 980mm