MOTOR MAG June 2008

ADSXR8 · 20-05-2008, 09:44 PM

Have jsut read another section.

FG XR6T v 290 FG XR8 v VE SSV

And I quote

"Packing a sizable 270kw and 533nm from 2000-4750 etc...at 80kmmm/h in 3rd, shimmering 3250rpm 3 seconds later 120km/h flashes past. Thats marginally slower than an auto C63AMG in kickdown, but .2 faster than a BMW V10 M5, not to mention 0.7 ahead of the SSV and a whole second faster than the XR8. What the XR6T foes in 4th from 80-120, the XR8 does in third."

XR6T 0-100 in 5.3 seconds (6 spd manual with launch control) and the quarter in 13.5.

Falc'man · 20-05-2008, 10:08 PM

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11220822

prydey · 21-05-2008, 09:05 AM

in that same mag, it has a comparo between a c63 amg black and a porsche gt2.

the gt2 does 80 - 120 in 1.8seconds. that is seriously quick. mind you its a serious car.

Grechie · 21-05-2008, 09:45 AM

Farout 13.5 1/4!!

What does a VE 307kw LS2 do?

98AUXR6 · 21-05-2008, 10:26 AM

Are XR8's and GT's that bad? I am sure they are still good cars that just don't stack up against the opposition. They seem to cop bit of a hiding but really, isnt it all about brgging rights over 0-100 times etc. As an everyday driver, not on the limits as tested, the XR8s and GTs seem to get god reviews as far as their drivability.

Rodp · 21-05-2008, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 98AUXR6

Are XR8's and GT's that bad? I am sure they are still good cars that just don't stack up against the opposition. They seem to cop bit of a hiding but really, isnt it all about brgging rights over 0-100 times etc. As an everyday driver, not on the limits as tested, the XR8s and GTs seem to get god reviews as far as their drivability.

But they do, their competition isn't the turbo 6 but the Commy 8's where they more than stack up.

**Peuty** · 21-05-2008, 11:38 AM

It's still a shame that the GT still isn't quicker than a mere XR6T.

ED Classic · 21-05-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

It's still a shame that the GT still isn't quicker than a mere XR6T.

I dont know what you find mere about the FG XR6T's engine? .....But have a look at the lap times of the new GT.

**Peuty** · 21-05-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ED Classic

I dont know what you find mere about the FG XR6T's engine? .....But have a look at the lap times of the new GT.

Nothing my man, but compared to what a GT is "supposed" to be, it is.

**FTE217** · 21-05-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Nothing my man, but compared to what a GT is "supposed" to be, it is.

You can't say that !!! the BOSS zealots (sorry Flappist good word borrow it for a moment) will tell you otherwise "it's the package"....tha's what GT stands for.

JAYBA · 21-05-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluedriver

You can't say that !!! the BOSS zealots (sorry Flappist good word borrow it for a moment) will tell you otherwise "it's the package"....tha's what GT stands for.

yeh the gt doesnt seem to do as quick 1/4 times as the turbo..get over it,
nor does the ls2&3.

and i'll tell what doesnt even come close..
your T series.

prydey · 21-05-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ED Classic

I dont know what you find mere about the FG XR6T's engine? .....But have a look at the lap times of the new GT.

those lap times are a false indication. i'm led to believe (haven't read the article myself) the gt was driven by a different person than the other cars in the article.

also given the nature of winton, there is a lot of room there for variation in lap times from the same car. push a bit hard in one corner, lose a bit of exit speed, speed is then down on the straight and entry and mid corner speed may also be compromised on the next corner.

**DJM83** · 21-05-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluedriver

You can't say that !!! the BOSS zealots (sorry Flappist good word borrow it for a moment) will tell you otherwise "it's the package"....tha's what GT stands for.

Ummm you know how to stir the BOSS feather Maurie

MITCHAY · 21-05-2008, 08:38 PM

It would be a hard choice between the XR6T and SS for me. I love turbos but I love V8s aswell. Glad I can't afford neither as I'm saving for a house anyway!

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Ives · 21-05-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

in that same mag, it has a comparo between a c63 amg black and a porsche gt2.

the gt2 does 80 - 120 in 1.8seconds. that is seriously quick. mind you its a serious car.

The 911 GT2 is one brutal car.

ED Classic · 21-05-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

those lap times are a false indication. i'm led to believe (haven't read the article myself) the gt was driven by a different person than the other cars in the article.

also given the nature of winton, there is a lot of room there for variation in lap times from the same car. push a bit hard in one corner, lose a bit of exit speed, speed is then down on the straight and entry and mid corner speed may also be compromised on the next corner.

No it was tested back to back to back with BFGT, SEPERATE to the XR v SSV article, but consistantly 3 secs quicker than BF GT

Pinch · 22-05-2008, 02:47 PM

The base XR6 got a good wrap too. Can't remember the exact quote but something along the lines of anyone who buys an SV6 or Aurion is doing so purely for brand loyalty reasons - the XR6 does it all so well etc.

The G6E Turbo got the same wrap about being a Euro killer etc for base 3 series $$.