Comments on: 2009 Ford FPV GT E Road Test & Review

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:45:30 +0000

I think they are fantastic cars, not as silky as some euro type cars, but the performance for the money is astonishing. esecially the F6E, wake up Australia…we have a legendary supercar here….just take one for a drive, thats all it will take.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:25:03 +0000

its a great car, but the sad fact is that when driven normally there is no difference in drive ability from this when compared to a now aging 4.0Litre BA XT.

Once you start to boot this and once you get it over 4000rpm, it will show its teeth.

The problem is the torque, and i mean the torque between idle and 3500rpm, it just does not have any and up to 3000rpm a stock 4.0Litre BA XT actually makes anywhere between 3-10% more torque! and will beat it for POWER from idle to 2300-2400rpm ~ and this is no joke i have seen graphs to prove this.

Which means in gentle driving a 4.0L BA XT will be a slightly smoother car to operate.

Yet don’t forget, this 315kW monster …. once you get it above 3500rpm it will accelerate anywhere between 40-50% faster than a BA XT or FG XT which i have only used here as a baseline.

By: Mal

Mal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:44:04 +0000

I also own one. Got it in Feb ’09 and LOVE IT.
I have had a BA XR6Turbo and a BF F6 Typhoon, but wanted something different.
The Racoon eyes of the F6 put me off a bit, but it was the understated look of the GT-E that got me.
I managed to get a very sizeable discount off the RRP, so the F6 was traded for the GT-E and 8 months later, I still love driving it.
Next year we will be trading in the wifes Territory Turbo Ghia, hopefully on a new TTG with all the FG electronic goodies.

As for value, there is nothing that comes close to these cars in terms of value. I looked at RS4 Audi’s, GTR’s and M3 BMW, but could not justify the $100k difference.
I am also supporting a local company who makes excellent cars. Well done Ford and FPV.

By: Swagger

Swagger — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:12:30 +0000

100kg less weight from a lighter coyote v8 will give these xr6 like handling,Magic.

By: Owner

Owner — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:46:07 +0000

I have one!

Just stunning!

Looked at Beemers, Mercs, Audi’s, all way over priced for what you get. You could easily pay another $110K for a similar car. The GT E came out trumps every time.

It is an absolute missile without the stripe wank factor. The sound is music to Henry fans.

Well done FPV! I will put my name down for the new GT HO in 2010 – 2011.

A great Aussie car.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:53:58 +0000

Al Juraj I don’t think either Ford/FPV nor Holden HSV are particularly keen on starting a power war as that will result in a supercar scare like we had back in the late 70s which saw the end of the GT Phase IV project and similar projects at Holden and Chrysler.

Incase you weren’t aware back in the 70s there was a Photograph of a GT Falcon doing well over 120Km/h on a public raod in Melbourne on the front cover of every major newspaper in Australia – which shocked Mr and Mrs Average.. so much that it was seen as irresponsible for the local car companies to even consider building a car that a car could reach such excessive speeds

The V8s in the Falcons and The Commodores can produce virtually twice as much power as they do at the moment but have retarder their engines not only to make the cars more drivrable but also appease the road safety Nazis

Even if Ford/FPV did drop the engine out of the GT500 SuperSnake HSV have alot more room to move with the new
LS-7 or even the LS-9 V8 from the New ZR-1 Corvette [approx 700Bhp] despite being relatively old-tech

By: Al Juraj

Al Juraj — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:14:36 +0000

The V8 sound is the only reason to choose this over the new F6E. It’s slower, thirstier and heavier on the nose. FPV should just get the Mustang GT500′s supercharged engine and make a 427 fighter.

By: thenamesless

thenamesless — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:44:46 +0000

Jeez.. All this talk about resale. What do you think an Audi, BMW etc will retain once you “drive out” of the dealship? The same. Some of you need to get your head out of the sand and let reality slap you in the face..

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:35:25 +0000

Love the new FPV range. Can’t wait for the new V8 next year too ))

By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:16:20 +0000

“They are virtually fade-free for run of the mill driving”
Virtually? For run of the mill driving, if they have any fade then they are dangerous.
Gotta agree with the statements on costings. Anywhere near $78K is far too much for an Aussie sedan that will lose 20% as it leaves the showroom. Down 50% in 4 years. This will be bought by people who don’t care for value but love the Boss. Period.