Fairlane and LTD last hurra.

[Iphido]

Not a real press release, but one Ford should work towards.

Ford to provide special send off to two special friends

Today Ford finally admited this will be the last stand for the Fairlane Ghia, G8 and LTD with the BF Mk II with the last one rolling out of the factory september 2007. It will not be replaced when the all new Orion Falcon arrives, ending two of the oldest name plates in the process.

However to ensure a proper send off Ford has given them a major make over. New engines, more equipment, exclusive colours, new technology.

The basic Fairlane Ghia gets 10 way power seats, the drivers heated with 3 position memory. Three all new exterior colours are added to the range, and a new unique interior colour. The Fairlane also recives a new LED taillight package and LED repeaters in the mirrors which is standard across the LWB range.

The G8 thunders in with XR8 power, with the 260Kw engine being squeezed into the engine bay complete with bulging bonnet. The G8 also gets twin chrome angular exhausts exiting from both sides of the bumper with a XR like skirt. Brakes are from the Territory Turbo and wheels are massive 19" from the GT-P. It also gains a mesh grill and sinister LED lighting around the reflectors in the headlights. It also gains chrome and extremely bright Xenon fog lights. The boot recives a tasteful lip spoiler which helps improve the look from behind squaring it off a little more.

The LTD however goes the full hog. All seats are heated and trimmed in unique nappa leather. Avalible as V8 only, as either 5.4 SOHC or 5.4L DOHC as used in the XR8 and G8. 6" LCD screens are located in the back of the front head rests and are connected to a media PC in located in the boot. Rear passengers then have access to over 160Gb of movies and music, can watch Television (digital or analog) or even play games. It also gains a rear reversing camera from the Territory Ghia. It also gains the G8's meancing LED lighting around the reflectors. It now rides on 18" chrome wheels of a simular design to the G8's. GPS is also now standard and a sunroof is a NCO. The audio has been upgraded with improved speakers and a more powerful subwoofer.

The result is a much prettier, meaner and far more competitive lineup that completely shakes off the hirecar image. The LTD takes the battle right up to the new Caprices rear bumper and the G8 now is competitive with the SRT8. It really begs the question why didn't ford do this in the first place.