Front Diff in the Sump - could that mean something for future Falcons?

[Luke Plaizier]

We all know that the Territory now has the front diff mounted to the engine sump in the Diesel V6, instead of to the chassis. This has effectively locked out the I6 from having AWD.

But that got me wondering. What is the total height of this engine+sump now? Would it fit within the dimensions of the Falcon engine bay?

Now, as I recall, the J Mays quote recently that caused all the speculation of a FWD Falcon - all he really said was "...don't hold your breath for a RWD Falcon, it will more likely be AWD"

Hmm. I wonder. Sump mounted front differentials, V8 Miami's, V6 Diesls, V6 Ecoboosts - does this one morsel of technical innovation show us a possible path to retaining Falcon with a longitudinal layout inclusive of hi performance Forced Induction V8 capability AND have AWD as well - albeit at the expense of losing the I6?

Could this give us hope that the announcement of AWD for future Falcon does not necessarily mean it will be Taurus based with V6 only and FWD?


Lukeyson