Ford Falcon (BA-FG), Full Specifications

Key Specifications

Spec	Value
Production Years	2002-2016
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company of Australia
Assembly	Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia
Body Styles	4-door sedan, 2-door ute (BA-FG X)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (BA/BF sedan), 2,830 mm (FG/FG X sedan)
Overall Length	4,945 mm (BA sedan), 4,961 mm (BF sedan), 4,961 mm (FG sedan)
Overall Width	1,870 mm (BA/BF), 1,866 mm (FG)
Overall Height	1,468 mm (BA sedan), 1,464 mm (FG sedan)
Kerb Weight	1,590-1,815 kg (varies by model and specification)
Fuel Tank Capacity	68 L (sedan), 73 L (ute)
Boot Capacity	535 L (sedan)

Engine Specifications

BA Barra 4.0L DOHC I6, Naturally Aspirated (2002-2005)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VCT (intake)
Displacement	3,984 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 99.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Block Material	Cast iron
Head Material	Aluminium
Power	182 kW @ 5,400 rpm
Torque	383 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Fuel System	Sequential multipoint injection
Ignition	Coil-on-plug (6 individual coils)
Redline	6,000 rpm

BF Barra 4.0L DOHC I6, Naturally Aspirated (2005-2008)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VCT (intake)
Displacement	3,984 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 99.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10.0:1
Power	190 kW @ 5,400 rpm
Torque	383 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Fuel System	Sequential multipoint injection
Ignition	Coil-on-plug

FG/FG X Barra 4.0L DOHC I6, Naturally Aspirated (2008-2016)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VCT (intake and exhaust, FG onwards)
Displacement	3,984 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 99.8 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
Power	195 kW @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	391 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Fuel System	Sequential multipoint injection
Ignition	Coil-on-plug

BA Barra 4.0L DOHC I6 Turbo (2002-2005)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VCT (intake), turbocharged
Displacement	3,984 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 99.8 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Block Material	Cast iron
Head Material	Aluminium
Power	245 kW @ 5,250 rpm
Torque	480 Nm @ 2,000-4,500 rpm
Turbocharger	Garrett GT3582R, oil and water cooled
Boost Pressure	7-8 psi (factory)
Intercooler	Top-mount air-to-air
Fuel System	Sequential multipoint injection
Ignition	Coil-on-plug

BF Barra 4.0L DOHC I6 Turbo (2005-2008)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VCT (intake), turbocharged
Displacement	3,984 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 99.8 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Power	245 kW @ 5,250 rpm
Torque	480 Nm @ 2,000-4,500 rpm
Turbocharger	Garrett GT3582R
Intercooler	Top-mount air-to-air

FG Barra 4.0L DOHC I6 Turbo (2008-2014)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VCT (intake and exhaust), turbocharged
Displacement	3,984 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 99.8 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Power	270 kW @ 5,250 rpm
Torque	533 Nm @ 1,950-4,800 rpm
Turbocharger	Garrett GT3576R
Intercooler	Front-mount air-to-air

FG X XR6 Sprint Barra 4.0L DOHC I6 Turbo (2016)

Spec	Value
Configuration	Inline 6, DOHC, 24-valve, VCT, turbocharged
Displacement	3,984 cc
Bore x Stroke	92.0 mm x 99.8 mm
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Power (98 RON)	325 kW @ 5,250 rpm
Power (E85)	345 kW @ 5,250 rpm
Torque (98 RON)	576 Nm @ 2,000-4,750 rpm
Torque (E85)	575 Nm @ 2,000-4,750 rpm
Production	750 units (500 auto, 250 manual)

FPV F6 Typhoon, Barra 4.0L DOHC I6 Turbo

Spec	BA F6	BF F6	FG F6
Power	270 kW	270 kW	310 kW
Torque	520 Nm	520 Nm	565 Nm
Turbocharger	Garrett GT3582R	Garrett GT3582R	Garrett GT3582R
Boost	~10 psi	~10 psi	~14 psi

FPV GT, Boss 5.4L DOHC V8 Supercharged

Spec	BA GT (Boss 290)	BF GT (Boss 302)	FG GT (Boss 315)
Configuration	V8, DOHC, 32-valve, supercharged	V8, DOHC, 32-valve, supercharged	V8, DOHC, 32-valve, supercharged
Displacement	5,408 cc	5,408 cc	5,408 cc
Power	290 kW	302 kW	315 kW
Torque	520 Nm	540 Nm	545 Nm
Supercharger	Eaton M112	Eaton M122	Eaton TVS2300

FPV GT-F, Miami 5.0L DOHC V8 Supercharged (2014)

Spec	Value
Configuration	V8, DOHC, 32-valve, supercharged
Displacement	5,000 cc
Power	351 kW
Torque	570 Nm
Supercharger	Eaton TVS2300
Production	550 units (500 sedans, 50 utes)

Transmission Options

Transmission	Type	Gears	Applications
BTR 4-speed	Automatic	4	BA (all models)
ZF 6HP26	Automatic	6	BF, FG, FG X (all models)
Tremec T56	Manual	6	BA-FG X (XR6 Turbo, FPV)

ZF 6HP26 Specifications

Spec	Value
Ratios	1st: 4.171, 2nd: 2.340, 3rd: 1.521, 4th: 1.143, 5th: 0.867, 6th: 0.691, R: 3.403
Torque Capacity (stock)	~450 Nm
Fluid	ZF LifeGuard 6 (Penrite ATF LG6 equivalent)
Fluid Capacity	9.0 L (total fill)
Service Interval	60,000 km (recommended, despite Ford’s “lifetime fill” claim)

Tremec T56 Specifications

Spec	Value
Ratios	1st: 2.66, 2nd: 1.78, 3rd: 1.30, 4th: 1.00, 5th: 0.80, 6th: 0.63, R: 2.90
Torque Capacity	~600 Nm (stock), higher with upgraded synchros
Oil	75W-85 GL-4 (Penrite HPR Gear Oil or equivalent)
Oil Capacity	2.9 L

Suspension

BA/BF

Component	Front	Rear (Sedan)	Rear (Ute)
Type	Independent, double-wishbone	Independent, multi-link	Live axle
Springs	Coil	Coil	Leaf
Dampers	Gas-pressurised monotube	Gas-pressurised monotube	Gas-pressurised twin-tube
Anti-roll Bar	Yes	Yes	No

FG/FG X

Component	Front	Rear (Sedan)	Rear (Ute)
Type	Independent, double-wishbone	Independent, multi-link	Live axle
Springs	Coil	Coil	Leaf
Dampers	Gas-pressurised monotube	Gas-pressurised monotube	Gas-pressurised twin-tube
Anti-roll Bar	Yes	Yes	No
Steering	Electric power-assisted rack and pinion	,	,

Brakes

Component	Front	Rear
Type (base)	Ventilated disc	Solid disc
Type (XR6T/FPV)	Ventilated disc	Ventilated disc
Diameter, base	298 mm	279 mm
Diameter, XR6 Turbo	322 mm	298 mm
Diameter, FPV (4-piston)	355 mm (BA/BF), 365 mm (FG)	322 mm (BA/BF), 336 mm (FG)
ABS	Standard (all models)
Traction Control	Standard (all models)
Stability Control	Standard (FG onwards), optional (BA/BF)

Model Variants

BA (2002-2005)

Variant	Engine	Power	Key Features
XT	4.0L NA I6	182 kW	Base model, cloth trim, 16” steel wheels
Futura	4.0L NA I6	182 kW	Mid-range, 16” alloys, trip computer
Fairmont	4.0L NA I6	182 kW	Premium, leather option, 17” alloys
Fairmont Ghia	4.0L NA I6	182 kW	Top luxury, full leather, climate control
XR6	4.0L NA I6	182 kW	Sports suspension, body kit, 17” alloys
XR6 Turbo	4.0L Turbo I6	245 kW	Turbo engine, sports suspension, body kit
XR8	5.4L NA V8	220 kW	V8, sports suspension, body kit
FPV F6 Typhoon	4.0L Turbo I6	270 kW	Higher-boost turbo, upgraded brakes/suspension
FPV GT	5.4L SC V8	290 kW	Supercharged V8, Brembo brakes

BF (2005-2008)

Variant	Engine	Power	Key Features
XT	4.0L NA I6	190 kW	Base model, ZF 6-speed auto
Futura	4.0L NA I6	190 kW	Mid-range, 16” alloys
Fairmont	4.0L NA I6	190 kW	Premium, leather, 17” alloys
Fairmont Ghia	4.0L NA I6	190 kW	Top luxury, full leather
XR6	4.0L NA I6	190 kW	Sports suspension, body kit
XR6 Turbo	4.0L Turbo I6	245 kW	ZF 6-speed auto, top-mount intercooler
XR8	5.4L NA V8	220 kW	V8, ZF 6-speed auto
FPV F6	4.0L Turbo I6	270 kW	Higher-boost turbo, upgraded brakes
FPV GT	5.4L SC V8	302 kW	Supercharged V8, Brembo brakes

FG (2008-2014)

Variant	Engine	Power	Key Features
XT	4.0L NA I6	195 kW	Base model, electric power steering
G6/G6E	4.0L NA I6	195 kW	Luxury mid-range, revised styling
G6E Turbo	4.0L Turbo I6	270 kW	Luxury turbo sedan
XR6	4.0L NA I6	195 kW	Sports suspension, body kit
XR6 Turbo	4.0L Turbo I6	270 kW	Front-mount intercooler, 270 kW
XR8	5.4L NA V8	225 kW	V8, sports suspension
FPV F6	4.0L Turbo I6	310 kW	310 kW turbo, 4-piston Brembo brakes
FPV GT	5.4L SC V8	315 kW	Supercharged V8, upgraded Brembo brakes
FPV GT-P	5.4L SC V8	315 kW	GT with premium interior, bigger brakes

FG X (2014-2016)

Variant	Engine	Power	Key Features
XT/G6E	4.0L NA I6	195 kW	Final Falcon base/luxury
XR6	4.0L NA I6	195 kW	Sports suspension, revised front end
XR6 Turbo	4.0L Turbo I6	270 kW	Final XR6 Turbo
XR6 Sprint	4.0L Turbo I6	325/345 kW	ProBoost tune, 750 built
XR8	5.0L SC V8	335 kW	Miami supercharged V8

Performance (approximate, period road tests)

Model	0-100 km/h	Quarter Mile	Top Speed
BA XT (auto)	8.2 s	~16.0 s	210 km/h
BA XR6 Turbo (manual)	5.6 s	~13.8 s	250 km/h (limited)
BA XR6 Turbo (4sp auto)	6.0 s	~14.2 s	250 km/h (limited)
BF XR6 Turbo (ZF auto)	5.5 s	~13.7 s	250 km/h (limited)
BF XR6 Turbo (manual)	5.3 s	~13.5 s	250 km/h (limited)
FG XR6 Turbo (ZF auto)	5.1 s	~13.2 s	250 km/h (limited)
FG XR6 Turbo (manual)	5.0 s	~13.1 s	250 km/h (limited)
FG X XR6 Sprint (E85)	4.5 s	~12.6 s	250 km/h (limited)
BA FPV F6 (manual)	5.2 s	~13.4 s	250 km/h (limited)
FG FPV F6 (manual)	4.6 s	~12.9 s	250 km/h (limited)
BA FPV GT (auto)	5.4 s	~13.5 s	250 km/h (limited)
FG FPV GT (auto)	5.0 s	~13.0 s	250 km/h (limited)
FPV GT-F (auto)	4.6 s	~12.7 s	250 km/h (limited)

Fuel Economy (ADR combined cycle)

Model	L/100 km
BA XT (auto)	11.2
BA XR6 Turbo (manual)	11.9
BF Futura (ZF auto)	10.5
BF XR6 Turbo (ZF auto)	11.5
FG XT (ZF auto)	10.2
FG XR6 Turbo (ZF auto)	10.9
FG FPV GT (auto)	14.2

Service Intervals

Service Item	Interval
Engine oil and filter	10,000 km or 6 months (15,000 km factory, most owners prefer 10,000 km)
Spark plugs	60,000 km (iridium)
ZF transmission fluid and filter	60,000 km (recommended)
Coolant	100,000 km or 4 years
Brake fluid	24 months
Timing chain	Not scheduled (inspect from 150,000 km on BA/early BF)
Drive belt	100,000 km or inspect annually
Turbo oil drain/feed lines	100,000 km (preventive replacement recommended)
Supercharger coupler (FPV GT)	80,000-100,000 km

Engine Oil Specifications

Specification	Value
Recommended Grade (NA)	5W-30 full synthetic
Recommended Grade (Turbo)	5W-30 or 5W-40 full synthetic
Capacity (with filter, I6)	6.0 L
Capacity (with filter, 5.4L V8)	7.0 L
API Rating	SM or higher
Recommended Brands	Penrite HPR 5 / HPR 10, Nulon Full Synthetic, Castrol EDGE

Tyre Specifications

Variant	Size
BA/BF XT	215/60R16
BA/BF Futura	215/55R16
BA/BF XR6	235/45R17
BA/BF XR6 Turbo	235/45R17
FG XT	215/60R16
FG XR6	235/45R17
FG XR6 Turbo	245/35R19
FPV (BA/BF)	245/35R18
FPV (FG)	245/35R19 (front), 265/35R19 (rear)

Dimensions Comparison

Spec	BA Sedan	BF Sedan	FG Sedan	FG X Sedan
Wheelbase	2,830 mm	2,830 mm	2,830 mm	2,830 mm
Length	4,945 mm	4,961 mm	4,961 mm	4,961 mm
Width	1,870 mm	1,870 mm	1,866 mm	1,866 mm
Height	1,468 mm	1,468 mm	1,464 mm	1,464 mm
Kerb Weight (XR6T)	1,668 kg	1,693 kg	1,710 kg	1,710 kg
Kerb Weight (FPV GT)	1,815 kg	1,815 kg	1,790 kg	,

Differential Ratios

Model	Ratio	Type
BA/BF XT (auto)	3.08:1	Open
BA/BF XR6 (auto)	3.23:1	Open
BA/BF XR6 Turbo (auto)	3.46:1	Limited-slip
BA/BF XR6 Turbo (manual)	3.73:1	Limited-slip
FG XR6 Turbo (auto)	3.46:1	Limited-slip
FG XR6 Turbo (manual)	3.73:1	Limited-slip
FPV (all)	3.73:1	Torsen limited-slip (BA/BF), M86 LSD (FG)

Production Numbers (approximate)

Model	Total
BA (all variants, 2002-2005)	~210,000
BF (all variants, 2005-2008)	~175,000
FG (all variants, 2008-2014)	~150,000
FG X (all variants, 2014-2016)	~30,000
FPV (all models, 2003-2014)	~12,000
FG X XR6 Sprint	750
FPV GT-F	550
Territory (all, 2004-2016)	~150,000