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While it did stomp the competition in racing and tuning all over the globe, the Nissan R32 Skyline GT-R was not responsible for killing Group A racing. Let me say that again for the people eating boogers in the back of the room (yes, that's you Derryn): THE R32 SKYLINE GT-R DID NOT KILL GROUP A TOURING CAR RACING.  One of the most common fallacies parroted on the Internet today is the absolute nonsense that the success of the R32 Skyline GT-R meant other touring car racing teams and manufacturers complained to the FIA and their local governing bodies so...

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Have you seen the latest episode where MOOG takes his Cheapest XR8 In Australia drifting now he's upgraded basically all of the car? If not, WATCH THIS, then come back here to learn Ford Australia's secret history in drifting. Over 20 years ago Ford Australia dropped an all-new turbocharged model on Aussies with the XR6T. Powered by the formidable DOHC 4-litre "Barra" engine it quickly became one of the hottest cars on Down Under roads as it made the big four-door Falcon capable of keeping up with Japanese turbo imports.  The same as arch rivals Holden had the Holden Special...

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Have you seen the latest episode where MOOG takes his Cheapest XR8 In Australia drifting now he's upgraded basically all of the car? If not, WATCH THIS, then come back here to learn Ford Australia's secret history in drifting. Over 20 years ago Ford Australia dropped an all-new turbocharged model on Aussies with the XR6T. Powered by the formidable DOHC 4-litre "Barra" engine it quickly became one of the hottest cars on Down Under roads as it made the big four-door Falcon capable of keeping up with Japanese turbo imports.  The same as arch rivals Holden had the Holden Special...

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Over 20 years ago Ford Australia dropped an all-new turbocharged model on Aussies with the XR6T. Powered by the formidable DOHC 4-litre "Barra" engine it quickly became one of the hottest cars on Down Under roads as it made the big four-door Falcon capable of keeping up with Japanese turbo imports.  The same as arch rivals Holden had the Holden Special Vehicles arm to sell hotted up Holdens, Ford Australia's Ford Performance Vehicles division had been turning out tweaked up V8 Falcons (mostly wearing gauche body kits) and they soon realised just how good an FPV-tuned XR6T could be... and...

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Over 20 years ago Ford Australia dropped an all-new turbocharged model on Aussies with the XR6T. Powered by the formidable DOHC 4-litre "Barra" engine it quickly became one of the hottest cars on Down Under roads as it made the big four-door Falcon capable of keeping up with Japanese turbo imports.  The same as arch rivals Holden had the Holden Special Vehicles arm to sell hotted up Holdens, Ford Australia's Ford Performance Vehicles division had been turning out tweaked up V8 Falcons (mostly wearing gauche body kits) and they soon realised just how good an FPV-tuned XR6T could be... and...

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