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Well, GM has made a good desicion, and is going to be exporting <a href="http://www.holden.com.au/app/serve?page=uteOverview&cartype=15002" target="_blank">These Beasts</a> from down under, and badging them up as the new El Camino.
A friend of mine has a black one, red leather interior, and some mild mods. Managed to make a touch under 190Kw at the rear wheels.. thats over 250 rear wheel horses, without any major changes.
Serioulsy fast, and fun stuff.. perfect for 'cooking rice'
Pretty sweet! I know at least one person who will appreciate the new 'Camino! I'm sure he will post here shortly!
Sweet very Sweet but the real Elcamino for the 60-70 is the best.
the new one's look like a short half ton not really a car.
Nice find though.
[quote]Originally posted by DANIMAL:
<strong>the new one's look like a short half ton not really a car.
Nice find though.</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yeah, they arent really rated to carry much in the tray. Basically, they are built as a 'hero' car. The image of a workhorse, with bucketloads of power... they sell like hotcakes down here :D
[quote]Originally posted by EvilCabbage:
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Yeah, they arent really rated to carry much in the tray. Basically, they are built as a 'hero' car. The image of a workhorse, with bucketloads of power... they sell like hotcakes down here :D </strong><hr></blockquote>
anything NEw willl sell right?
I downloaded the screen saver form that site there are some cool models there.
If chevy brings it over here, I would think ford will bring there Falken Ranchero over here from the down under.
It looks too mondern....... Beefing up alittle is good, but they went alittle overboard with this. Too space looking.
[quote]Originally posted by Daemon:
<strong>If chevy brings it over here, I would think ford will bring there Falken Ranchero over here from the down under.</strong><hr></blockquote>
The ranchero? Dunno what that is dude :D
But, Ford Australia have just released their new toy.. a 250Kw (345 Horses) Ute.
<a href="http://www.ford.com.au/showroom/lightcomm/ute/XR8_'Pursuit_250'_Ute.asp" target="_blank">See it here.</a>
[quote]Originally posted by EvilCabbage:
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The ranchero? Dunno what that is dude :D
But, Ford Australia have just released their new toy.. a 250Kw (345 Horses) Ute.
<a href="http://www.ford.com.au/showroom/lightcomm/ute/XR8_'Pursuit_250'_Ute.asp" target="_blank">See it here.</a></strong><hr></blockquote>
How come Ford USA doesn't release somethign like this?
[quote]Originally posted by dir:
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How come Ford USA doesn't release somethign like this?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Unsure... there isnt really stopping them from importing them.. apart from some ADR restrictions n stuff methinks.
Looks interesting.
I think I like the originals better. New one appears to be too small; where as I recall seeing some from the 70's a "muscle car"
[quote]Originally posted by EvilCabbage:
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The ranchero? Dunno what that is dude :D
But, Ford Australia have just released their new toy.. a 250Kw (345 Horses) Ute.
<a href="http://www.ford.com.au/showroom/lightcomm/ute/XR8_'Pursuit_250'_Ute.asp" target="_blank">See it here.</a></strong><hr></blockquote>
Australian Ranchero
Introduced in May 1961, the Falcon Utility, or 'ute', has been in production ever since. It has always been based on the Australian Falcon, which is still one of this country' largest selling cars. It was originally equipped with a 144ci six, though by the end of the 60's, 351's were optional. There was a 'sports' package too, called 'GS'('69 thru '76), though this was later changed to 'Rally Pack'('76 thru '79). Unfortunately, we never saw the big block engine options, though a 351 with the light, Falcon bodystyle was a reasonably quick machine.
302 and 351 Cleveland's (thats right, 302 Cleveland!) were available through 1982, when Ford Australia took the sad step of dropping the V8 across the board. Thankfully, they re-thought this recently and a 302 (with gt40 heads etc.) is now a regular option. Yeah, we're still using the old 302, imported direct from the US.
This new ute is called 'XR-8' and Ford also sells a 4.0 litre variant (called XR-6), which features a worked up straight six. Believe it or not, the six is as quick as the V8.
Utes are very popular here and the Australian Ranchero will no doubt be in production for a long time to come.
The Falken :)
The Falken is a Ranchero thats how a Ranchero became. It was based of the Falkon then it was the Falken Ranchero then Ranchero now it looks like its back to Falken