Slammin’ FPV Territory on the way
July 6, 2007 by Paul Maric
If you thought Ford’s Territory Turbo had enough to keep most expensive SUVs honest, there’s plenty of speculation that FPV will be tinkering with the Territory to bring out a neck-wrenching SUV to challenge the likes of its more expensive competitors – BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes ML…et al.
One of our spy photographers has spotted a worked Territory recently whilst Falcon hunting. Although they are only rear shots of the vehicle, the front end has some modifications, which can’t be seen from the rear shots, but are indicated via the cladding over the front end – beginning from the front wheel arches.
Although our spy photographer was sitting some distance from the car – they mentioned that it was letting out an almighty wail under full-throttle acceleration, indicating that the FPV version of the Territory may use some of the F6 Typhoon’s engine kit.
It’s believed a modified version of the ZF Sachs gearbox will reside in the FPV Territory. Although already modified for the Territory Turbo, it’s believed that more power and the need for power to be sent through an AWD system will lead to further modifications for the gearbox.
There is a possibility an FPV Territory will be introduced prior to the release of the next generation ‘Orion’ Falcon. If not, the FPV Territory will be sure to feature an upgraded turbo-6 that will be used in the next generation Falcon.
Until then, keep your eyes peeled for angry looking Territories, as they’re likely to be FPV development mules.
Ed’s note: A short video clip of the FPV Territory has been provided courtesy of a reader.
Print it: 
like the new Falcon , it will be at the motor show at the end of the year.
Not a bad picture but i cant see the whale?
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Haha @ 200zx. You beat me to it.
Come on guys, such basic errors make your site look unprofessional.
Just look closer, the whale is there. =P
With an online blog you can’t be pedantic about spelling, its about getting the information to the readers as soon as possible, besides I’m sure you understand the point of the sentence.
On topic, don’t know why performance 4×4’s seem to be the latest ‘in’ thing. I just don’t see their appeal.
I am with George,the eds work hard for little or no thanks sometimes. I mean poor Alborz was stressed the other day trying to make a story on a KIA sound interesting. Should have put a whale in that,would have made the car more interesting!! HAHAHA
You guys do a great job,especialy on the first pics stuff. WELL DONE !
Don’t get me wrong, I think they do an awesome job. This is the best car site on the web that I know of.
Ignore the spelling comment, I was just tired and cranky after spending time on Cityfail’s finest.
george,
perhaps the success of these cars is that people dont want to drive boring old people movers anymore
where is the video.
There are some delays with the video, it will be made available in the coming few days.
Speaking of Kia’s, do you the real reason for having rear window defrosters?
They keep your hands warm when you’re pushing them.
ARHH… Now it’s been confirmed.