NEW LPG Falcon Offers performance without guilt

The BA Falcon’s new dedicated LPG engine is more powerful, more refined and more efficient than its predecessor.

The new engine, dubbed E-Gas, pumps out 156kW of power at 4750rpm and 372Nm of torque at 3000rpm, while delivering the fuel costs of a small car.

“We’ve really got to the stage where the similarities between a petrol and an LPG Falcon are very close in terms of the driving experience," said Richard Crisp, Ford Dedicated LPG engineer.

• New calibration delivers more power and torque
• Higher compression ratio
• Hardened valves and seats, new balance hose, air box
• Refined installation, new tanks

Ford’s dedicated LPG engine, first introduced in 1999, has been extremely successful, helping owners save on operating costs and reduce greenhouse gases.

The new E-Gas engine picks up all of the benefits of the new BA petrol engine, with double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, dual variable camshaft timing and coil-on-plug ignition.
The new petrol engine has provided a strong base for the development of the E-Gas option.

The VCT system in particular has allowed engineers to take advantage of the higher octane rating of LPG and increase the E-Gas engine’s compression ratio to 10.7:1. The higher compression ratio helps to deliver a more power and efficiency.

A new induction system has been developed to work with the advanced Electronic Throttle Control while a new balance hose and new ductwork and piping improve under-bonnet layout and reliability.

The dedicated LPG Falcon dispenses with all petrol system components including fuel tank and pipes, reducing complexity while saving weight and cost.

The instrument panel features a dedicated LPG fuel gauge as well as a distance to empty read-out calibrated to the LPG tanks.

Fuel tanks offer 93 litres capacity in sedan, 116 litres in wagon and 92 litres in Ute.

The fuel filler area has been redesigned for both dedicated LPG and petrol models by moving the filler nozzle to the centre of the insert and smoothing the edges for greater user-friendliness.

There are also revised spark plugs, a unique Powertrain Control Module, and a new LPG converter and mixer with LPG-only start capability.

The tank in the sedan has been redesigned to fit under the new rear body. In the wagon, the tanks again fill the spare wheel well.

As before, the LPG tank is fitted with a number of safety features such as a high-pressure relief valve and a high flow shut off valve.

Test drive one today - you won't be able to tell them apart from the petrol version.

For more information contact the Rockgas Fuelcard Administrator on 0800 807 300.