Ford Performance Vehicles F6

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FPV F6 (FG)
Overview
ManufacturerFord Performance Vehicles
Production2004–2014
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size car
Body style4-door sedan
2-door utility
RelatedFord Falcon
FPV GS
FPV GT
FPV Pursuit
Powertrain
Engine4.0 L Barra 270T I6
4.0 L Barra 310T I6
Transmission6-speed (Borg-Warner T56) manual
6-speed (Tremec TR6060) manual
6-speed (ZF 6HP26) automatic

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The Ford Performance Vehicles F6 (FPV F6) is an full-size sedan and coupé utility by produced Ford Performance Vehicles from 2004 until 2014.

Models

The FPV F6 was introduced in 2004, based on the Ford Falcon BA MkII sedan and utility.[1] In the BA and BF series the F6 sedan and utility were called the Typhoon and Tornado respectively.[1] The Typhoon and Tornado names were dropped with the FG series.[2]

FPV also developed the Force 6 as a luxury orientated version of the F6, and a Territory-based F6-X.

BA Series

BA MKII (2004–2005)

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The FPV F6 was launched in 2004 as part of FPV's BA Mk II series. It was powered by the 4.0-litre turbocharged inline-six (I6) Ford Barra engine called 'Barra 270T', producing Template:Cvt at 5250 rpm and Template:Cvt of torque at 2000-4000 rpm. It was only offered with a 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual gearbox, bonnet scoop, 18-inch (460 mm) alloy wheels, no stripes on the body, PBR 325 mm (12.8 in)/2-piston brakes, and optional Brembo brakes. The sedan and utility were called the Typhoon and Tornado respectively.[1][3]

BF Series

BF MKI (2005–2006)

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The FPV BF F6 was launched in 2005, with the 'Barra 270T' engine at Template:Cvt and Template:Cvt. A ZF 6HP26 6-speed automatic gearbox, as well as 19-inch (480 mm) wheels.[4]

BF MkII (2006–2008)

The BF MkII F6 was introduced in late-2006, adding Template:Cvt wheels. In 2007 the limited run "R Spec" Typhoon was released, 300 units were produced.[5][6]

FG Series

FG MKI (2008–2011)

Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The FG F6 was introduced in 2008, with a 'Barra 310T' I6 at Template:Cvt and Template:Cvt of torque. It used the Tremec TR-6060 manual gearbox.[7][8] The "Typhoon" and "Tornado" nameplates were dropped in the FG series.[2]

The F6 E was introduced in 2009, as an executive variant of the F6. Brembo brakes came standard, it otherwise mechanically unchanged from the F6. It came with wood grain dash, a reversing camera and leather seats.[9]

FG MKII (2011–2014)

The FPV FG MkII F6 was introduced in 2011. It revised the front fascia and grille and fascia, with an integrated reversing camera via an eight-inch touch screen.[10] The F6 was discontinued in 2014.[11]

Recall

In 2005 the FPV F6 Typhoon was recalled due to clutch failures. The problem was noticed by Motor Magazine during testing but it was initially dismissed by Ford Performance Vehicles as driver abuse.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Pettendy, Marton (7 October 2004). "First look: FPV's F6 Tornado hyper-ute". goauto.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  2. ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Ford FG Falcon: FPV to revitalise GT and F6". drive.com.au. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Smith, Graham (2 September 2024). "Roat test: FPV F6 Typhoon". Street Machine. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Dowsey, David (1 November 2005). "FPV BF Range 2005 Review". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Whitbourn, James (23 August 2017). "FPV – The Last Blast: Classic MOTOR". Motor. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Klose, Steane (18 August 2007). "FPV F6 R-Spec Typhoon". drive.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.McKinnon, Bill (1 July 2008). "FPV F6 2008 Review". carsales.com.au. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Gillet, Thomas (25 August 2024). "Ford Barra Engine: History And Specifications". topspeed.com. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2009 FPV F6 E: Fast Car History Lesson". Motor (Australian magazine). 19 December 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Maric, Paul (24 May 2012). "FPV F6 Review". drive.com.au. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Park, Barry (5 May 2014). "Australia's most powerful six grinds to a halt". goauto.com.au.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Pettendy, Marton (16 February 2005). "Cloud hangs over Typhoon". goauto.com.au. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.McDonald, Neil (2 May 2005). "FPV cures clutch problem". goauto.com.au. Retrieved 9 October 2025.

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