FALCON FOUR BOOT CD ALTERNATIVE MANUAL
FALCON FOUR BOOT CD ALTERNATIVE SERIES

Were also available as a long-wheelbase wagon, while at the top of FordвЂ™s local line-up sat the NA Fairlane (right) and DA LTD both very large, upmarket sedans based on the wagonвЂ™s extended platform. Like the XF series, the EA was available in fleet-oriented Falcon GL spec, a sporty Falcon S model, the more stately Fairmont, and the luxurious Fairmont Ghia.

FALCON FOUR BOOT CD ALTERNATIVE SERIES

Overall, the EA series was an honest showcase of world-class Australian talent. In 1984, a clay EA model without badges was shown in a clinic in Germany, and its styling was preferred overall to that of a then current BMW 5 series, Mercedes 190, Renault 25вЂ¦ and even the Audi 100, which some viewers thought the EA was the replacement for. The coefficient of drag (Cd) was a reasonably slippery 0.34 for the EA sedan, compared to 0.42 for the less aerodynamic XF вЂ“ with the base of the new carвЂ™s windscreen moved forward a whopping 280mm. The more stylised interior had a greater emphasis on ergonomics, while the Audi 100-inspired exterior was very well-received by most analysts. The could also reach a higher top speed in 3rd gear вЂ“ with 2 gears to go.

FALCON FOUR BOOT CD ALTERNATIVE MANUAL

In fact, a 5 speed manual EA S proved to be as economical as the original 3 speed manual 144 cubic inch XK Falcon. Driving position was improved, and fuel economy significantly reduced despite the healthy power increase.

The EAвЂ™s height and reach adjustable steering column was a first for an Australian car. The EAвЂ™s new variable ratio power steering was a big step forward in terms of weighting and вЂfeelвЂ™, over and above slicing the XFвЂ™s turning circle significantly, down to 11 metres in sedan form according to Wheels. Front suspension got the clean-sheet treatment, with the Mercedes S Class-inspired вЂSLALSвЂ™ system improving ride, handling and longevity. The last of the XFs had been equipped with power steering and 4 wheel disc brakes as standard, and the EA progressed further by having its base transmission a 5, rather than 4 speed manual. The EAвЂ™s new fuel injected 3.2 and 3.9 litre single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engines owed virtually nothing to the harsher 3.3 and 4.1 litre pushrod sixes fitted to the XF, and they used technology rather than additional cubic inches to improve their performance and efficiency. The XF was itself the last of a long line of вЂXвЂ™ series dating from the XK Falcon of 1960 (1959 in the US) вЂ“ the very first Falcon. The EA series replaced the long-standing 1984-88 XF (right), a car well respected for its toughness and reliability. There were countless advancements in key areas, but the continuation of the old 3 speed automatic transmission, the lack of an image-leading V8 engine option and various unexpected reliability woes conspired to tarnish the FalconвЂ™s reputation. Ford AustraliaвЂ™s $700 million EA Falcon received a relatively lukewarm response from the Australian media following its launch in February 1988, despite being regarded by many as the most significant new Australian car since the 1948 (GM) Holden 48-215.

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