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Australian Car Spotters Guide - 1987 |
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Also see: Ford Falcon XD to EF Car Reviews and Falcon XF Specifications |
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The XF Falcon's design was almost entirely new forward of the front pillars,
and the rear had the obligatory tail lamp revision. Other less noticeable inclusions were the padded head rests,
adjustable steering column on all models except the GL, and
a fold down panel in the centre of the rear seat to allow long
items to extend through from the boot. The Ghia went one further, fitted with beautifully elegant
alloy wheels, a body colored grille, cruise control and one
of the most impressive ever electronic dash displays. Having
a long production run meant revisions were the order of the
day, and the XF was available in Family Edition and S-Pack.
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Also see: Holden Camira Car Reviews |
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When, in 1987, the JE Camira was introduced the reliability
and build quality issues that had plagued the previous
models were to tarnish the reputation of a car that was
much improved.
Featuring a new 2 liter EFI engine, the JE also had upgraded
suspension, enhanced noise reduction refined design ques
on the exterior. For those that noted the disappearance of the grille
on the previous JD model and wondered how a "facelift"
could be executed, well in the case of the JE Holden
simply put it back, albiet a very small one.
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Also see: Holden Commodore Car Reviews and Holden VL Commodore Specifications |
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To all that saw it, the VL looked vastly more modern
than the previous VB/VC/VH/VK,
but there was one major concern for the Holden faithful,
the 6 cylinder red engine that had received such a comprehensive
makeover for the VK was completely dropped in favour
of an imported Nissan 3 liter straight six unit. Many may have been scratching their heads as to why the General
had opted for the switch, but the answer lay with the
introduction of unleaded fuel, the cost of once again
re-working the engine simply too cost prohibitive.
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