Guard Door Station Mkii Manual Transmission
A five-speed manual transmission was available. 5-door station wagon: Related: Toyota Cresta: Powertrain; Engine: 1812 cc 2Y-P.
• 4.0 L (petrol) • 4.0 L I6 (petrol) • 4.0 L I6 () • 5.4 L (petrol) • 5.4 L V8 (petrol) 4-speed 5-speed 6-speed manual Dimensions 2,829 mm (111.4 in) Length 4,916 mm (193.5 in)–5,053 mm (198.9 in) Width 1,864 mm (73.4 in) Height 1,444 mm (56.9 in) 1,620 kg (3,570 lb)–1,740 kg (3,840 lb) Chronology Predecessor Successor The Ford Falcon (BA) is a produced by from 2002 to 2005. It was the second significantly re-engineered iteration of the sixth generation of this, and also included the Ford Fairmont (BA)—the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon. This platform also formed the basis of the.
To address the relatively poor reception of the preceding series, the BA series was heavily updated for launch in September 2002—the same time as its biggest rival, the. It featured a substantially revised and more conservative exterior styling, with every panel new except for the carry-over door skins. Interiors, too, were substantially revised, while mechanically, a new setup was fitted to all sedan derivatives and the engine and transmissions received extensive upgrades. In October 2004, Ford introduced a Mark II update, bringing subtle styling and mechanical changes, and in October 2005, replaced the BA with the.
In the final months of 2002, the BA model received the influential award, breaking a 36-year drought. The BA also won four consecutive Australia's Best Cars awards, spanning three years. Radical Face Ghost 2007 Rapidshare Search.
The model's market share briefly topped that of its chief competitor, the on two occasions, but have failed to match those of the record-breaking. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • Development and design [ ] The BA model represented a 500 million investment, and 24,000 hours of and durability testing. Germany's test track was used for some testing. The and were calibrated in Sweden, as well as Australia. Exterior design [ ] Exterior styling was led by design director Scott Strong, then chief designer for Ford Australia. After Strong departed from operations at Ford in 2001, Simon Butterworth took over this role.
Ford Australia's intention was to create a European influence for the vehicle, whereby most aspects of the AU's ' design would be revised. The result was a significant update of the existing AU body shell, rather than a completely new design.
The BA model introduced an integrated in the car's rear window, instead of the conventional retractable antenna. The aerial placement improved the vehicle's and ended the breakage issues that had plagued the retractable type found on previous models. Interestingly, interference from the engine did not affect the radio reception. Interior design [ ].
Interior From the inside, the 'New Edge' interior of the AU was discarded in favour of a contemporary style, based upon European designs. Marcus Hotblack, the director of interior design, focused on improving user friendliness. The resulting design was an -correct interior command centre, highlighted by the -finish. The theme was further extended by the audio and switches' location on the. A prominent feature of the new command centre was a large which displayed information regarding the unit and sound system. Buyers could opt for a premium sound package, standard on the Fairmont Ghia, which included a full-colour screen. Ventilation outlets were larger than those of previous models, resulting in a cabin that could be more effectively and efficiently heated or cooled.