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I RECENTLY became the delighted owner of a slightly used Ford Falcon AU XR8. The build date is December 2001 and it was first registered in April '02. The car has Series 3 badges. What changes or improvements were made over previous models? And where does the TE50 fit in the AU model range and how does it differ from my vehicle?

Answered by CarsGuide

11 March 2005

Graham Smith

THE AU 3 XR8, introduced in May 2001, had a sportier body kit, 220kW V8 engine, clear side indicator lenses and a dot matrix windscreen. The TE50 was built by Tickford, the predecessor of today's Ford Performance Racing. Its V8 engine was stroked to produce 5.6 litres, and it put out 250kW and 500Nm. The model released in tandem with the Series III Falcon had new front and rear styling, a chrome grille, side skirts and a rear bumper.

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