Comments on: FPV 5th Anniversary GT 2008 AIMS

By: paul

paul — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:09:59 +0000

I Think the car looks great……..there alot better than holdens buy a long shot.As for everyone out there complaining…these people who complain are the ones that can never afford a car like that ………

By: Zoe

Zoe — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:08:01 +0000

Well 4 all u F6 fans, mi dad had 1, 4 onli 3 months, dnt get get me wrong it is a great car and exceptionally fast but he missed the roar of an 8 with his previous BA GT-P. He ended up tradin the F6 in on a 5th Anniversary GT & hasn’t yet 4 1 moment regretted it!

By: GT

GT — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:53:07 +0000

If u want a proper engine for the GTHO, get the 5Ltr Cammer modular engine. All alloy quad cam 32 valve V8, starts off with 400hp bt can be brang up to 750 hp in supercharged form!!! Thatl fix the front end dipping and diving and enough power to blow anything off in australia

By: JT

JT — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:23:16 +0000

I would pay an extra $4200 for this .It has a different look to the standard GT.It has enough grunt for us,so stop fooling yourself and take one for a test drive.While your there go across the road and take the 40th anniversary GTS for a drive.Try and see the difference with the kids in the backseat dreamers.

By: Wopenka

Wopenka — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:31:38 +0000

If they are going to remake a GTHO it needs to be of awesome power.. because thats what the GTHO. If they make a GTHO that can only compete against the HSV GTS than forget about making it.

Also fords I6 motor should be used in an F6 coupe. Shorter, lighter, 340kws, 600nm torque and maybe AWD. That would kill anything just about. But that would be nice to see.

By: Stevo

Stevo — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:40:50 +0000

Seriously Mr Barrett, this is starting to get very boring releasing LE versions that are no more than an FPV version of the Falcon SR. Granted the Cobra has 12 more KW over the donor car. But I have to say as an owner of two FPV’s I’m about to dump your brand and go somewhere else. You are starting to patronise your loyal customer base! We are not all “Westie Bogan, moccasin wearing idiots” some of us actually make serious money and have highly responsible jobs.
To me it looks like: A: FPV has no more passion to build exciting LE edition cars OR B: FPV is not selling cars and you have simply run out of money due to fuel costs and next the financial crisis.
If you’re serious about your customers build the HO and do it with passion. If not close FPV down!

By: Stevo

Stevo — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:16:54 +0000

With the large car sector falling faster than a “lead Balloon” It really makes you wonder if this the only way that FPV can move stock? First the 40th Anniversary model, then the Cobra. How many more special edition will there be Mr FPV?
I really can’t see the premium cost for decals and badges (on the seats and on the car).
Come on FPV if you are serious about a LE version give us the GTHO & not just decal & badges special. But with a serious power (KW & Torque) advantages over HSV, suspension upgrade & 20″ wheels this time! over the donor car.
Are all of these decal & badge specials really going to command the high prices of their older siblings (IE: GTHO’s) Or is this really just marketing Hype?
Does the Ford Falcon 25 year Anniversary Special & for that matter the 30th Anniversary special command extra $’s over the standard XF and EA falcon models? Simply NO! Nobody cares I really think this is where FPV limited edition decal/badge specials will end up as well. Nobody will give a “toss” in 20 years unless the LE really is unique. IE: A very special motor and drive train maybe like how the T-Series/Pursuit 250 (T3 in particular) was done with a fully hand built motor with the signature of the guy who built it.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:38:38 +0000

Hey BM,
the new ute is simply awesome.
its true what they say, “you wont want to get out of it”.

ill send some pics through when i get a chance.

By: Millatime

Millatime — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:47:53 +0000

Bavarian Missile

Any idea why Ford havn’t increased the capacity of the 5.4?
It’s allready a long stroke engine so you probably don’t want to increase the stroke further (I’m not a mechanical engineer though!), but what about increasing the bore? 5.5? 5.6? Is the block at capacity allready? Or is it simply cost?

BTW, my long since deceased XF ute had 295 rubber on the rear (& 3 carbs up the other end) and was still joyfully loose in the tail.

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:15:58 +0000

Hell yeah Millatime…………but you also need something smooth and drivable………more cubes will give you that.Traction………..they need more than the black stuff !