The Truth About The Rare FG XR8! Manual Review.

[@MissTiff1989]

I just bought one of these! A 2009 FG XR8 sedan in manual, with the 290 boss motor. Factory standard. I’m so in love with it, all 6 gears give me thrills that can’t be explained. Can’t wait to tweak some things and upgrade the exhaust. Nothing I love more than the sound of an old school Aussie Muscle Car v8! Proud to own a piece of history!

[@kers225abk2]

Love the FG XR8, best mod you can do is new diff gears to 3.9 or even 4.11. Gap Sauce on YT has a 290 in his GT and it runs 11's with some other tasteful mods 👌

[@bus5683]

And some massive cams

[@54syqe]

Love your rant about the loss of v8’s, you’re a true blue Aussie if i ever saw one mate. Its such a crying shame that they’re slowly dying away especially in Aus, the Australian automobile identity was synonymous with v8 falcons and commodores for decades. It’s depressing how things have gone.

[@beedseed4724]

I didn’t know Ross was awake. Good stuff brother. Love ya vids

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m currently getting out of the matrix 😈

[@petermanuel7128]

Great review of the XR8, Ross. I like the colour. You don’t see many on the road. They definitely have gone up in the last 2 years. That one would be a really good buy for someone. I love the exhaust on it. It’s a shame the MK2 didn’t get an XR8.

[@kers225abk2]

@@MrJimibarrett members or something get early access to his videos.

[@MartinJones123]

@@kers225abk2 Correct

[@kers225abk2]

@@MrJimibarrett why do you spend time commenting and watching his videos then? Jono's reviews are awesome and its great he is becoming more aussie with every video ✌️

[@petermanuel7128]

@@MrJimibarrett One of the benefits of being a member of Ross Reviews’ Patreon :)

[@MartinJones123]

@@MrJimibarrett Imagine calling somebody with a wife and kids gay... What does that say about you and your sexuality? 🤔

[@tristanhilston]

Yea Boy !! Back at it with the Falcon's again! Cannot wait

[@Magoo-li9pp]

I have a 6 speed manual rapid yellow 2005 XR8 sedan that has had extractors full stainless 2.5" exhaust cold air intake and a tune to 330rwhp which sound epic when you give it some, bags and pops when you down shift so engaging and only has 102,000k's I agree that there not as quick as a turbo 6 but I've driven a XR6 turbo ( stock ) and to be honest it did feel a bit quicker but that crappy sound track and being auto there was no comparison in the fun factor. Great honest review Ross keep up that good work.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

As a child my father made a canoe called Mr Magoo. Slightly off topic.

[@maddysea]

I have the exact same car in Perth. I bought it a year ago. Black headliner too. Rapid Yellow, 6sp, cammed, s/s exhaust, 330rwhp tune... 125kkms. Pops downshifting. I add two Black stripes to to side. I love it! ❤

[@peteralexander3034]

Another awesome review Ross. Might not be as quick as an XR6 Turbo, but as anyone can hear, they have a very unique and glorious rumble and are still quick enough for many folks anyway😁 A real shame the XR8 disappeared from the FG range after 2010 for sure. However it's place was effectively taken by the FPV GS between 2010 and 2014. Now if you could find 1 of those with a Manual to review, it would be great to see how you rate it against this car man. Keep up your great work🤘👍

[@kers225abk2]

He's reviewed a GS ute with a manual already, the thing slaps 💪

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

Great Review Ross Reviews. I enjoyed this video. It is sad that they canceled the V8’ it’s disappointing that the XR8 wasn’t there for the MK2 update. The FG XR8 is from 2008 to 2010. There is plenty of stuff in Queensland for you to review’ please come to Queensland next year’ I’m in Gympie Queensland. To Ross Reviews From Jordan’s car reviews

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers jordan glad you enjoyed it

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

@@RossReviewsau I sent you a message to.

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

@@MrJimibarrett new

[@chinomeehan9061]

My blue fg xr8 with the zf auto was quick 5.4 sec to 100kmh and stock for stock beat many stock FG xr6t. All I had was 3inch custom cat back and cai. Not tuned but was fast. Never lost to a Ve ss or a vf ss with the 270kw engines. And did 13.5 down the 1/4. So definitely not slow in auto form

[@TheFordMan888]

These were out 08/09. Released in May 2008 but full-scale production of the FG Range began in March. The XR8 was discontinued in April 2010 due to Euro4 emissions regulations. Standard wheels were 18" Honeycomb style. With the option of a 19" 5 Spoke wheel as part of the "Luxury Pack" which netted you leather trim, premium sound and dual zone climate control also. Or they could be ordered separately on there own. Production numbers on the FG XR8 Sedan was around about 4000 units, Unsure on what the Manual/Auto split was.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for that information.. it’s odd that Australian car reviews says only 2009-2010.. they are usually pretty accurate

[@kers225abk2]

Do you know how many fg xr8 ute's were built? I cant seem to find that info anywhere. Cheers in advace

[@tubes41]

​@@RossReviewsau, Yeah, I've got a late 08 FG XR8 manual in silhouette black (rare colour) with the black/white interior trim. It is a true beauty.

[@yellowcortina]

I have an FG N/A manual (from new) and still pretty good for a non turbo, but I am a big fan of the V8's i also have a 5.0ltr super charged GS was my favourite car to drive until she was T-boned a couple of weeks ago but she will be fixed, love your reviews Ross, keep up the good work.

[@corycanavan5794]

Have a 14’ FG Mk2 GT and life is good. Keep the good work up

[@RossReviewsau]

Great to hear mate

[@stephenschmidt5055]

The FG XR8 was a Great Performing and highly underrated car, although like all BOSS 5.4L engines they do not really come on song until after 3500-4000 RPM, and requires progressive accelerator modulation (does not enjoy simply flooring the accelerator) and a different oversteering driving style to get it to really perform (none of which he was doing), - Love his comments about the "Green Haired Fairies" dictating how the rest of us should run our lives - wee need to ush Back against this Green Madness crap !

[@easytalker864]

Agreed re fairies. It’s just total arrogance on their part to dictate what we drive. A bus is 3-4 times larger yet gets their endorsement yet a tradie fixing their home gets told to drive a golf cart instead

[@vincekara9446]

Awesome and honest review John! If you are going to invest in one of these and spend $$$ on supercharging etc, you might as well spend the extra ang get the FG-X XR8 SC. My BF Ghia ZF6 - N/A 6 does 0 - 100 at the same time. It's a shame that they could not wake the V8 up a little more.

[@Low760]

They are a truck motor.

[@limpbikkiesbruh-connormeal7339]

Still cheaper to get a fg xr8 and supercharge it then buy a fgx xr8. Fgx xr8s are still selling for a stupid amount of money

[@vincekara9446]

@Limpbikkiesbruh -Connor mealing They'll all drop in value in the given months. They still have covid pricing but they are sitting and not selling. I'm predicting August is the recession month. Get ready

[@nickwilliams-li6wr]

lol what a load of shit your bf ghia lol 😅

[@stinkfinger1942]

I wish there were more Boss builds, there's so much potential with quad cams...

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m still waiting for a big turbo Boss to review

[@stinkfinger1942]

@@RossReviewsau Big turbo hi-stall powerglide would be sweet!

[@Low760]

Is there though? Even in the states they avoid the 4.6 and the 5.4

[@stinkfinger1942]

@@Low760 I've never really heard of any but surely someone out there spent some cash on one back in the day 🤷‍♂

[@limpbikkiesbruh-connormeal7339]

The boss engines have easily got to be one of the best sounding injected v8s ford has ever made. Sure their just a old basic block with quad cams and no vct. Their not a fast motor, but their also not a slow motor. Their sort of in the middle in that ""ehhh goes aight""" range, but my god they sound insance when their got a good exhaust system. In stock form the xr6 turbo has more low to mid power but the xr8 has more top. Downside is its only for 2000 rpm if that where at the barra turbo is 4000 rpm better off hence why they feel and are faster. Either way the xr8 is still a great car, still goes well, and is still fun to go through the gears. Definetly a cruiser and they do that very well. Once again. Awesome review Ross 🤘🤘🤘

[@RossReviewsau]

They ain’t fast but man they sound good

[@limpbikkiesbruh-connormeal7339]

Hell yea man. As i said by far one of the best sounding v8s to date. Would love to see a turbocharged one on the channel

[@MartinJones123]

It's kind of surprising that FG XR8's especially were quite rare when the VE SS Commodores were selling like hotcakes... I think the Barra motor essentially killed the V8 Falcon, except at the very end...

[@RossReviewsau]

Spot on I think Martin

[@MartinJones123]

@@RossReviewsau Just my theory...

[@jrbuch]

A friend of mine has one of these, bought brand new in purple with the 6 speed. I think he often sometimes wishes he'd waited until the Miami came out as it's in my opinion a better engine. His is 100% stock, so I think these days, if he hangs onto it, it'll do well in terms of value.

[@deanwharepapa8561]

Love it, can't beat it in the manual 6speed

[@RossReviewsau]

Manual V8 👌😎

[@angelocampana6681]

Your reviews are great. Thanks

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for watching!

[@Grechieman]

Nice Jon, an awesome cruiser indeed I remember back in 2012 I actually contemplated getting one of these, but ended up following what everyone else was doing and got the MKII XR6T (which I later sold for the FGX XR8)

[@RossReviewsau]

That FGX of yours bro 😮‍💨👌 worth the wait

[@Grechieman]

@@RossReviewsau thanks bud! Look forward to catching up if you want next time your down in melb

[@Andrewdoesbass]

Gap Sauce over east has a 270rwkw fpv GT (ba?) That runs in the 11's and it's a manual.

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s very good! Must have some good mods still.. I have seen a couple of videos

[@danielreynolds6498]

Gotta love the rumble

[@RossReviewsau]

💪💪💪

[@hotwire96]

The emissions regulations had a bit to do with it but I think the main reason was the cannibalisation of sales from other models in the lineup. Consumers started cottoning on to the fact that the XR6 Turbo was the better performance buy by the time the FG started production, so with that I don't think Ford Australia were selling many XR8s to begin with. Add to the mix the performance brand FPV introducing the GS in 2009, which was basically a XR8 with FPV badges and some decals, so you basically had two direct competitors for the XR8 from the same manufacturer before you even get to the VE SS Commodore (which had zero competitors within it's own lineup - there weren't any bargain bin HSVs or alternative performance Commodores), of which the XR8 had nowhere near the same badge prestige as the SS by that point. The sales by early 2010 showed all of this was the case, so the XR8 was quietly cut from the lineup so that the new 5.0 SC V8 wouldn't need to be complied for the Falcon as the XR8 was the only model that used it by that point, so it only needed complying for the small volume manufacturer (FPV) instead. Consumers who wanted a V8 Falcon were then pushed to the FPV range, which I'm sure Ford were also more than happy with as they were charging more money for those models anyway.

[@bct8881]

Having owned both the FG XR8 and the BF XR8 which I still own,both with the ZF auto what I can say is you really do notice those extra 30kw of power. That said,I find the styling of the B series cars much more appealing,and that's why I kept the BF. That,and the fact that my FG was this same funky blue colour. Should've been grabber or true blue. This colour almost looks like it's faded from new. Another Boss Ross review 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Gotta agree with the B series comment looking better.. might not be as quick but def has the edge for an xr8 look😮‍💨👌

[@mashinajoe]

Long live the XR8.

[@RossReviewsau]

Amen

[@79series]

I'm off to work looking forward to watching it later.

[@RossReviewsau]

👏 enjoy mate 😅

[@eyehamilton]

Found these figures from someone on the Ford forum - 1840 FG XR8s (545 manuals; 1295 automatics) - split between utes and sedans unknown.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks for sharing mate

[@missinglink4205]

Love this shape and motor, I've driven the Ute and a gt in this model(both autos) and absolutely love it such a fun car to drive 👍🇦🇺🍻 but "how dare you, how dare you"

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 god damn Greta

[@missinglink4205]

@@RossReviewsau 👍

[@nzmarco]

@@RossReviewsau I didn’t pick you as a tinfoil hat wearer, a shame. Let’s really talk about the reason not many v8’s are no longer produced; the masses just don’t want them. Does not make financial sense to make cars fuck all people want.

[@danielsulics711]

Love the FG and the colour is amazing. Can't beat the sound of a V8. Holden man but would definitely buy if I had the 💸 Great call about the matrix also 👌🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

Couldn't agree more! The matrix is real

[@billykingi321]

@@RossReviewsau Andrew Tate will never kill himself

[@adam3842]

Brilliant review Ross, it's good to see you didn't go the way of the mighty Brock. Nice place to go for a thrash. Netflix should stand up and listen. Glad you're one of us mate, love ya Ross keep em comming

[@Saint260881]

Owned a 2008 FG XR8 Vixen Red in manual. Didn't mind it once it got moving.

[@shannonireland9057]

Great review Ross.I remember reading wheels magazine review of the FG XR8 V The XR6 TURBO in 2010. All were manuals.The XR8 did 5.8 sec to 100 and the turbo was 5.4.Not that much differences However the auto turbos were faster again getting into the high 4s to 100.My next door neighbour used to have a GT Falcon 5th anniversary edition.Which had the GT_P Brembo upgrade.It had the last and most powerful N/A V8 which was the Boss 315.Which is actually the same power output as the supercharged boss 315 in the FPV Utes.And l can say it was a weapon.He had taken the limiter of the car.It had a top speed of 320 kph.Thats not a miss print.

[@rwd323]

The 5.4 315kw go well, definitely a big improvement over the 290

[@dsheeley81]

The FG XR8 started in 2008, love my XR8 Total FG mk1 Built 29,036 Total FG XR8 1,832 Total manuals 542 These are the facts from Ford

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate that info!

[@whyyes6428]

I think expecting a V8 to be fast by virtue of being a V8 is a misconception. V8's CAN go fast, so too can every other engine configuration. A V8 is an old school engine, it used to represent luxury, style and opulence. It's about going somewhere comfortably and having more than you should need. It's about taking your time to enjoy the drive and to enjoy the theatrics of the engine. My EF Fairmont with a worked 5L sounds like it goes a rocket but it doesn't. I had it worked so it makes driving slowly more enjoyable. Treating something like a race car that isn't a race car is really embarrassing to see, and especially more so when it's someone in a V6 Commodore pretending to have a V8.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

I never think my Mitsubishi 380 is a V8.

[@joshbransden7224]

Have one of these in ego with the zf, making 277rwkw, everytime i take it out its smiles, love it 😍

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice one!

[@hamishorourke2381]

And to think the forte v8 was faster! The 5.4 boat anchors as you said aren't quick, but they're awesome to listen too

[@RossReviewsau]

100% the noise is beautiful

[@stevemcintyre4398]

I wonder if they were built for a couple of years was for homologation purposes (Supercars)?. Aside from that I read somewhere ages ago (?) that the Boss 290 didn't meet Australia's new emission standards and that's why the FGX got the Miami 5.0. Interesting to find out I guess.

[@Low760]

Also ford America stopped building the mod motor because of the coyote coming out.

[@frankcapaldi3114]

Great review Ross.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you kindly

[@Low760]

Definitely wasn't about xr8s dude. Was all diesel truck emissions going to euro iv then v. Ford had given up on the mod motor to be fair by 2010, they did come out in 1994! And since your point about them being slow is there, it's why they didn't sell vs an xr6t especially given the Miami was coming out the next year.

[@harveym5716]

Love your commentary on the Greenies. Great review.

[@RossReviewsau]

Much appreciated!

[@marleymahoney6436]

Mad vid Ross

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks

[@zaamuro8408]

Yes, fuel emissions is given as the reason but fuel economy and performance was below par compared to its rivals and on house alternative.

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely less quick than a LS and cost much more to get power out of it

[@Low760]

@@RossReviewsau so maybe you pushed the greenies point too hard?

[@detailedmodelcars]

Awesome video mate I got a bf xr8 just love the sound of boss v8 my got aftermarket exhaust

[@RossReviewsau]

Killer 😮‍💨👌

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

This car would've been awesome to have in the US if Ford (North America) had brought it over from Australia. That supercharger whine and 6-speed manual transmission and 4-doors is a perfect combo. I would go as far as saying that the Ford Falcon XR8 would be an equivalent to a Mustang in North America in sedan format with muscle car performance if the Mustang had a 4-door sedan variant on the Falcon XR8's platform or the new S650 generation Mustang's platform or even going as far as combining bith the Falcon XR8's and S650 gen Mustang's platform into one to give the US something as outstanding as this. I would be all over it in a heartbeat to buying one if it did.

[@christostoutzoglou4503]

Get yourself out of the Matrix, best comment ever!! More power to you and keep up the awesome work brother💪

[@RossReviewsau]

I appreciate that! I’m slowly pulling my self out💪

[@reeceeyles9924]

Great review mate. Cant stand those blue haired fairies either. I had a nitro blue FG xr8 for about 4 weeks before I upgraded to the f6310. Paid $14,000 for it, ZF and 280ks on the clock. Drove great. Sold it for $19,500 within 2 weeks of listing it

[@Low760]

You can't stand them, yet you didn't want to keep the car either, obviously something to it.

[@reeceeyles9924]

I loved the car, but I wanted an f6 more. And it makes double the power

[@GTFORDMAN]

it's not only the XR8 that has gone up in value but V8's in general have gone up look at the price gap between a 6cyl AU Fairmont and a V8 AU Fairmont the 6cyl is 2 - 5K and the V8's start at 10k

[@sandygarage3802]

Ford V8'S always sound good with an exhaust👌. There was a build series of two Ute's sponsored by Sparesbox, there were two team's, Bennys Custom Works & Motive DVD, Motive DVD built a nice FG XR8 with a supercharger.

[@plumbs7199]

Awesome review! Your getting more Aussie by the day lol! 👍👍

[@RossReviewsau]

💪🇦🇺

[@live0on0y0utube]

Hey Johno great review as always. There actually was a mk2 XR8. At the last minute it was released as the FPV GS 315kw instead.

[@live0on0y0utube]

Then when FGX came along and FPV was discontinued, the XR8 got the 335kw tune from the previous GT as per FG XR8 and FG GS both did.

[@TheFordMan888]

The GS was also avaliable in Mk1. Separate model line, in Mk1 it was a BOSS 302 engine then it went to a 315 Miami in Mk 2.

[@live0on0y0utube]

@@TheFordMan888 Mk1 GS was a limited edition special model. Mk2 was a regular model and as per my post was intended to be badged as a Falcon XR8 until a late change had it released as the FPV GS.

[@TheFordMan888]

@@live0on0y0utube Interestesting i was under the impression the GS was a complete new FPV line. I think they updated the old BOSS engine in it to a Miami prior to the Mark 2 versions release cause Emissions??

[@rainlori]

My brother has a 2009 GS 302, auto, Silhouette, cloth interior, so some were sold in parallel with the FG XR8 (2008-10).

[@ajimaster287]

I miss my fg335 in that colour. Nice vid

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it

[@Honeydew0567]

I'm not sure if anyone has found how many FG XR8's were made but I do have official number for total built with the boss 290, Ford had made 1832 total, and I'm not sure if this stat is just for the FG XR8 manuals or all the FG's but they had made 542 manual versions

[@sydneybaker4163]

I had a 2003 BA XR6 Turbo, loved it. Only sold due to not driving it enough 😭

[@RossReviewsau]

Regret 🥲

[@Xlerv8]

Spot on Ross they complain about a country that has no industries and emits a beesdick of pollution, yet China is where they buy their stuff, and guess who's the biggest emitters in the world...hmm 🤔 you know how much I love the Fords bro, especially in blueprint duco. Thanks Ross keep it up

[@Mark-pc5bx]

Hearing ya mate, I love my v8's ,it's the sound the torque and the roar when your on it. I've got 5 of em from a 7.3 powerstroke, ls1,ls3,lsa and l86 and all moded. The v8's days are numbered so get one and enjoy while you can.

[@charsiubau1]

I love that blue!

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome colour

[@russelblackwell6041]

honestly Ross money talks the power these Fords came from factory pretty insane its a 5.4 litre if Ford had invested more money in their interiors and interface they would of even been better cars the Gt 335 took it to another level

[@BluesShed]

I have one of these in a ute that I bought brand new same colour optioned with the manual and the luxury pack Those mags are part of the luxury pack option they were originally silver and they are 19 inch Keep up with your work mate 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for the info! Love em in a ure

[@brad5060]

The commodore/ hsv got sent to a few different countries inc the monaro, ve and vf platform, i have also seen online of older models but not 100%

[@Low760]

Vt on went overseas, uae etc.

[@paulsz6194]

Imagine if Ford HQ gave the green light to develop a LHD Version of the FG to export to the USA or Middle East, that way, the Falcon/ Territory may have hung around a little longer...

[@djvali9577]

I had no idea they only came out from 2009 - 2010!

[@RossReviewsau]

Rare!

[@JohnPedder]

They came out from 2008 to 2010, not from 2009 onwards. The 290 boss motor was in the 2008 FG

[@matty00866]

I bought a bf xr8 mk2 back in 2013 with 60k on it for 20k, used it as a work car and daily for 9/10 years and recently just sold it for 17k so i lost 3k on it over that period of time lol. to be honest these cars are great back when they have low mileage but as they get closer to the 200k mark the power does fade, terrible on fuel. Maybe its just me and i out grew it but i was getting on average 100k's to 14-15.5L of fuel. Now i have a 2017 vauxhall 1.4L turbo which has a holden badge slapped on it, lol.

[@overlord5066]

I totally agree, boss's aren't fast. Anyone saying stock or stock its faster, thats a technicality on paper, its slower (esp manual vs auto 6T). Then again in the grand scheme, they're not a "slow" car, certainly still above most cars you'll see day to day. I've got a BF XR8 in a manual and absolutely love driving it around even after having a 6T also. So much more fun to cruise/drive around in, sounds better, feels better, just a better drive, a good intake makes them sound amazing coupled with the exhaust. But i will disagree, it certainly doesn't need $30k to make the Boss a powerhouse. Maybe if you're rebuilding one for big boost or whatever, but a 260 and 290 handle/love some low level boost, stock for stock totally agree but these days the barrier to entry level boosting a boss is so much lower than it was say 5-10 years ago, esp if you're happy going with good second hand gear (i picked my current V2 Vortech up for $1200 with 5000km's on it about 5 years ago lol)

[@Matthew330ba]

They have a turbo kit out for them these days in Adelaide that costs 13k-ish drive in drive out & on only 8psi they’ll pull 400rwkw

[@mithatbasri7150]

My Ford Falcon Bf mk 3 is newer my ones built in December 09 very close to 2010 but built alongside the fg series but both of them will go up in value in the future

[@gibbo91]

My build sheet says there is 1840 boss 290s with 545 of those being manual

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for sharing! Not many manuals wow

[@MartyrsShrineBand]

Great review! The Boss is a real slug up to 3500 rpm but from 4000rpm+ mine explodes with power and there doesn't seem to be any let up ...top end is incredible when the engine really opens up. Here's one at Sandown, listen to the engine on the straight...they almost run out of racetrack! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKi9gpltoKlna80

[@RossReviewsau]

fully believe the top end would be wild in these!

[@mnorris96]

I still have my 2008 FG xr8, nitro blue, 6 speed manual, premium (colour) icc and leather interior, quad tip exhaust and Cold air intake, almost tempted to sell with the prices these days

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for sharing! great cars

[@gregoryrobinson1004]

Wish we got the falcon here in u.s this kinda reminds me of the chevy ss sedan or our chevy caprice

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s the direct competition for that era

[@deanpolis4516]

Haha loved the vent on the greenies cos i feel the exact same way. Stuff the lot of em. Great review of these xr8s, they didnt ain that fast but the sound alone draws you in

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it.. had to say my bit lol

[@PhantomXR8]

Hey Ross.... Keep up the great work mate..... Fellow or 'would be' Boss owners don't be despondent. Those 2009 and 2010 FG XR8s might be a tad slow. I know of a particular 2008 FG XR8 manual with bolt on's and a home made tune driven by an old fluffer that's a bit quicker. This 2008 FG XR8 of his can do a 0-60kph in 2.46 sec and 0-100kph in 5.57 sec(0-60kph for this run was 2.75 sec). On the street with well worn cheap arse 245/40 19in tyres, no wheel spin in 1st gear. Just gotta walk those Boss' off the line quickly, high rev launches + street tyres = smoke. So, based upon his numbers, this old fluffer estimates that with a 0-60 kph time of 2.46 sec his FG XR8 would be good for a 5.2 sec 0-100kph. This was all before a Boss 315 twin throttle body/plenum setup was bolted on, which adds about 15 rwkw max. He also acknowledges that his N/A 5.4 quad cam would have only about 280-300 rwkw max depending on ambient temperature. This old fluffer is really shaking his head in disgust at the time lost with the 1st-2nd gear change, with wheel spin and all. He may be able to tune it out by adjusting the throttle blade lag application for 2nd gear. He salivates at the prospect of having this engine setup with a ZF behind it though, the silky smooth 1st-2nd gear change and all. Maybe a 'very' high 4 sec 0-100kph would be possible with that ZF setup. Below are some other statistics from his Data File, all times were captured using the Innovate LM-2 Kit. 2.24 sec 60-100kph 2nd gear 2.86 sec 60-110kph 2nd gear 3.19 sec 80-120kph 3rd gear(non public road)

[@jimmydahand]

Nice one man

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks 🔥

[@benni727]

I've got a 2009 fg gs boss 302 for a heavy car it hammers for a boat

[@RossReviewsau]

the big old boats still can be a huge amount of fun

[@Barra.The.World.]

Slap a turbo on an XR8 n it sounds pretty mean !

[@RossReviewsau]

I’d love to see one

[@VLdose-cc9do]

Mate I feel the same way about those fuckin hippies.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s sad we are losing the petrol battle

[@VLdose-cc9do]

@@RossReviewsau why don’t they go and actually do something productive.

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Sounds nice and are you back in Perth now

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes back in Perth now

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

@@RossReviewsau that's good

[@firstworldproblems6064]

man but holden sold so many SS though theyvare everywhere here

[@abstract0014]

2:11 As a youngster I so feel what your shouting right now. I Just want to enjoy life and have cool cars around but softies have to be so in your face and just have to take out the fun things.

[@RossReviewsau]

its sad :( i worry for my kids

[@abstract0014]

@@RossReviewsau Wish for the best future for all of us and your kids. Maybe things will take a turn and be all good again I hope.

[@Cairnsxr8]

Up the xr8 love the colour 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

😈🇦🇺👏

[@philliprobertlawman2232]

Can't stand those people myself, great rant 😊👍

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 glad your with me

[@pete508]

Hahaha that rant is your best yet man you really love those climate Karens don't you Buddy so do I 🤣& what can I say Johnny mate it's a Ford XR8 & a bloody manual too & also a nice shade of blue,so here's what I think of the review Bro 😍😍😍🙇‍♂lol.

[@RossReviewsau]

they are the most annoying type of karen lol

[@Dawnshadow17]

are we going to get a review on the bf mk2 Fairmont Ghia?

[@RossReviewsau]

I recently sold it 😓

[@Dawnshadow17]

@@RossReviewsau should of done a video before

[@missinglink4205]

Super snake that motor if had the coin.

[@RossReviewsau]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@billykingi321]

Free tate aye Ross haha

[@RossReviewsau]

Bloody oath!

[@angelocampana6681]

Hi , love your vids big time. Have you considered doing a vid on a Tesla Model 3 performance? Mine is available if you are interested. I'm in Perth.

[@RossReviewsau]

Interesting I have driven a couple n just haven’t really liked them🤣 I would do a video on it but not sure how positive it would be 😅

[@mickblack3291]

Your golf buggy is still powered by fossil fuel😂

[@angelocampana6681]

Very true , but at least it does 0-100 in 3 seconds😂

[@andyboiii]

How rare would the Ute's be!

[@RossReviewsau]

Even more so

[@thatguyben3128]

_We all should be grateful we’ve lived in an era of fossil fueled cars where this 400hp family sized car is considered (by Ross😉) as SLOW_ … _coming from a time when GTHO’s, XU-1’s,E49’s were kings of their day and now worshipped as GOD’s, puts this review into prospective_ … _we’ve come along way_ ✌🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

Facts mate! 😅 we lived in the best time.. unfortunately it’s starting to go away tho now

[@craigdavid6519]

turn traction control off for better times..its a bit odd

[@RossReviewsau]

I think I did

[@declanwilliams7824]

L67?

[@justin3131ify]

Dear Mr Reviews, please checkout "gap sauce" KZbin channel... more specifically the breaky laps upload 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

I have seen a few videos from that legend! Awesome car his

[@justin3131ify]

@@RossReviewsau mmmm whats interesting is how little is done to that car, no crazy 40k engine build, no boost makers and it regularly lays waste to big power barras at breaky laps. I'm not going to be one of those "5.4s go great guys" cause we know they are a peaky slug at best. However it would appear by gap sauces GT that there may just be a decent bolt on NA path that you could go down.... because that's all that is on his, just bolt on consisting of, cams, pulleys, intake spacer, cold air intake, tb, meth injection, headers exhaust, tune.

[@anishchand4420]

5.4 Boss Engines wasn't selling to the level as 4.0 Barra. That's one of the reason Ford Stopped producing XR8 Boss. Ford made GS 315 with 5.0 Coyote / Miami Engine Super-Charged. Then made XR8 Sprint's with 5.0 Coyote Super-Charged Engines. Didn't Know the Greenies also stopped 5.4 Boss Engine production. Climate Change is Horse S^&T. Any-Who now Dayz there is Ford Mustang GT for V8 Lovers. But the Economy is bad

[@bus5683]

I swear I watched this the other day or was it something else ?

[@RossReviewsau]

Nope not unless your a patreon member

[@bus5683]

@@RossReviewsau maybe I am? Cause I definitely watched this the other day

[@bus5683]

@@RossReviewsau you were talking a bout how you were disappointed how there is no xr8 fg mkll and how it was a good cruise motor not so much fast

[@peterdunwoodie8878]

First 2023

[@RossReviewsau]

👏🥳

[@sirdefault3254]

pleaeeaase review a bmw m340i!!

[@RossReviewsau]

I’ll do my best to find one

[@rogerduncum9677]

Saying what we all think about the green and blue haired fairies....SHUT UP! HAHAHA Hilarious

[@RossReviewsau]

😂 some one had to

[@nicherme4775]

Welllllllllll not quite correct... I have a 2008 manual xr8 fg

[@RossReviewsau]

According to Australian car reviews only 2009-2010 they are pretty trusted but it did seem odd

[@chinomeehan9061]

@@RossReviewsau mine was a June 08 xr8 one of the very first

[@MrTroytroy]

You wouldn’t buy it for its speed or fuel economy.

[@RossReviewsau]

Lol nope

[@sva60_cyyz59]

1:58 As an environmentalist but still a Falcon fan, you have lost a subscriber😢 I’m sorry but the climate crisis is scientifically proven and as much as I love a V8, they are simply dinosaurs 🦕

[@RossReviewsau]

Sorry to see you go mate.. I’m a petrol head through and through..

[@timkiwi]

When you see what other manufacturers in Europe and Japan were making at the time you wonder how they sold any. It maybe the recording but it doesn’t sound good from here. So much slower than the wife’s daily commuter EV.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s the charm and character of these cars.. not to mention the simplicity and tune ability

[@Low760]

Does your wife have a Tesla? I guess a 85k car could be a commuter if you like debt.

[@richardggeorge]

Slower than an astra 1.6 turbo. What a slug

[@RossReviewsau]

😂 sad but true

[@351tgv]

can your Astra turbo tow 2.4 ton on a super hot day? the XR8 during this era was not the speed machine that was left to the XR6 Turbo, the XR8 was all about highway towing. if you really wanted a fast Ford V8 during this time frame you were better off with the FPV GT.

[@richardggeorge]

@@351tgv I don't actually own an astra turbo but totally agree with your point than an astra is not the best tow vehicle. A diesel ute would be better for towing with it's broad range of torque especially as high loads on petrol cars means the engine run rich to protect the cats from over-temping which would degrade the already poor fuel economy (I tuned petrol engines for an OEM manufacturer for over 10 years)