The Driving Force Behind… the Ford Falcon FG X

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VehicleFORD FALCON FG X
EngineProdrive racing Australia-developed, 5.0-litre V8
Power635+ BHP (473Kw)
GearboxControl Albins ST6 6 speed sequential Transaxle with integrated spool differential
DifferentialCircuit-dependent
Front SuspensionProdrive Racing Australia developed double-wishbone suspension with coil over spring adjustable dampers
Rear SuspensionControl independent double wishbone rear suspension manufactured by Triple Eight Race Engineering with driver adjustable anti-roll bar system designed by Triple Eight Race Engineering
Front BrakesAP Racing 6 piston calipers, 395mm ventilated steel rotors, driver adjustable front to rear brake force distribution
Rear BrakesAP Racing 4 piston calipers, 355mm ventilated steel rotors, driver adjustable front to rear brake force distribution
WheelsControl Rimstock 18" x 11" forged aluminium rim
TyresDunlop 18" Sport Maxx 280/ 680 control tyre, Hard and Soft compound slick as well as wet weather
Fuel System112 Litre Premier designed control carbon fuel cell and fuel bladder, with dry-break refuelling system
Vehicle WeightMinimum weight of 1410 kg including driver
Top Speed298 km/h
0-100 kmh3.4secs
Steering ColumnPower assisted rack and pinion steering
Shock AbsorbersFront and Rear Supashock developed 4 way adjustable dampers
ElectronicsMoTeC M190 Engine Control Unit, EDL 3 data logger with Mini dash display and shift light module, Power distribution module and video capture system
Pedal BoxControl pedal box designed and built by Triple Eight Race Engineering
TelemetryFreewave 900Mhz spread spectrum radio
SeatRacetech FIA specification carbon fibre seat
Steering WheelProdrive Racing Australia designed
ENGINE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
BlockSVO cylinder iron block
HeadsAluminium heads
Bore x Stroke102.7x75.3mm
Capacity4989cc
Compression Ratio10:1
Torque650Nm
Max revs7500rpm
Induction Naturally aspirated, eight throttle bodies
CrankshaftCross-plane
FuelE85
Liners
Valve train
Ignition
Injection