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FPV GS recreates a famous Ford

August 31, 2009 by David Twomey  




Ford Performance Vehicles has today lifted the lid on one of its worst keep secrets the FPV GS, the recreation of a famous Ford model from the late 1960s, and one CarAdvice broke virtually the full details on several weeks ago.

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The FPV GS first became a badly kept secret when an FPV dealer briefly posted pictures and information about the car on its website.

Then CarAdvice delved into its secret sources and came up with almost all the vital information about the car, weeks before the factory acknowledged it.

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However, the FPV GS is now official and will be available as a limited run series of 250 sedans and 75 utilities, with the FPV GS sedan priced at $54,950* and the Ute at $49,950*.

FPV believes the GS will broaden its appeal to Australian car enthusiasts with the model being physically largely based on the Ford XR8 sedan and utility.

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With Ford moving the Falcon to a more fuel efficient base with the introduction in 2011 of the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, CarAdvice was obliged to ask Ford Pr Manager Sinead McAlary if the GS was the first step in a move to hand over all V8 engine cars to FPV.

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She declined to answer directly, saying, “We will be revealing all our product plans in due course.”

Named in tribute to a fondly remembered Ford from the late ’60s, the new GS sedan and GS Ute are unique limited-edition models offering buyers entry to the FPV family at a very competitive price point.

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“GS is another iconic badge in Ford’s family history in this country,” FPV General Manager Rod Barrett said.

“Our aim was to develop a model that provides the performance, prestige and individuality that is a signature of the FPV brand, with its own identifiable model personality, and all at a great price.

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“We’ve achieved all of that and expect the new GS Series models will find their own place in Australian performance motoring folklore.”

FPV’s GS sedan and Ute are individually specified to provide a combination of GT-based 302kW V8 engine performance, FPV chassis enhancements, bespoke GS graphics and FPV driver comfort features.

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Available in limited numbers, the new FPV GS Series models hark back to the original Falcon GS of 30 years ago, introduced with the XW-model of 1969 and now the second most collectible Ford Falcon behind the GT.

Developed specifically for the GS Series, the recalibrated FPV 5.4 litre V8 GT engine from the FG-model now produces 302kW of power and 551Nm of torque, driving through a standard six-speed manual transmission.

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FPV’s engineers have given the GS Series engine the twin throttle bodies and intake system of the GT engine, the GT headers and dual exhaust and a recalibrated ECU, all fine-tuned in an engine development program specific to the GS Series.

“We aimed to provide the GS Series owner with a GT driving experience with this engine … at 302kW it’s the perfect entry to our range, which steps up to the turbocharged F6 at 310kW and the full GT-spec V8 at 315kW,” Mr Barrett said.

Every FPV GS Series also comes standard with unique GS striping graphics, charcoal cloth interior, FPV GT instrumentation, gear knob, starter button and badging, premium sound system with iPod® and Bluetooth® integration, and dual zone climate control. There’s also ‘302′ graphics on the GS sedan’s rear spoiler.

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The GS sedan also features 19-inch Graphite rims and a choice of six exterior colour/stripe combinations, while the GS Ute features 19-inch Alpine Silver rims, FPV soft tonneau and a choice of three exterior colour/stripe combinations.

Like its namesake from three decades ago, the new FPV GS Series offers a long list of options that include a FPV-spec four-pot Brembo brake upgrade, a six-speed auto transmission recalibrated specifically for the GS’ 302kW engine, leather seats and satellite-navigation, and, on the Ute only, a hard tonneau with spoiler.

“We have also given the major design elements of the original GS logo a modern interpretation, which adds to the distinctive styling of the GS sedan and Ute,” Mr Barrett said.

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CarAdvice will be spending time in both the GS sedan and GS Ute in the near future to bring you a full road test on both vehicles.
*Manufacturer List Price, full pricing can be obtained from a dealer.

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Comments

65 Responses to “FPV GS recreates a famous Ford”
  1. graham says:

    I have a restored Xw Gs Falcon 500 in candy apple red.Ford made them with a windsor 302 versions and 6 cylinder as well.The tacho on the original fords xw red lined at 5250 rpm not as high as the GT Falcons.Im Happy to see the name GS logo used once again.why dont they use the original sales promo GOING FORD IS THE GOING THING.

  2. Tom says:

    I cant believe Ford insist on continuing to offer v8 performance models using the 5.4. The difference between the 290, 302 and 315 is nothing, they are all slow and far inferior to Holdens measly ‘270kw’ SS.

    If they want to recreate a classic, give it some real performance to back up its bark.

    • Ben says:

      Tom, what a load. The SS is only marginally quicker then the XR8 over the quarter mile. The SS does 13.8 while the XR8 does 14, the extra power and 31Nms will be heaps better in the GS. And we have our “AUSTRALIAN” built Turbo 6 which leaves them both in the rear vision mirror. But the GS is awesome, love it. Love it more that topgear magazine has the GS in front of HSV’s brand new all important Series 2 VE, god that thing is ugly as, n has 325 kws yeah, but still the same Nm out put, which is less then the GS!!! Cant wait for fpv’s next updated Turbo 6 engine and there new V8. Havent heard anything bad bout the Ford new V8. Have read it has a squarer shaped block, making it able to rev to 7000rpm no problems at all. And who said small block fords cant rev lol hahahahahahahahahaha

      • Tom says:

        I’m not sure what qualification you are using but a VE SS Commodore runs 13.4 and has been tested as that on many occasions, not to mention the difference in on the roll speed.

        I don’t deny the potential of the turbo 6, awesome engine, but the v8 is just a load of rubbish. I guarantee this well be slower than a SS.

        • Ben says:

          Well, I read an article in a wheels mag that the ss did 13.8, but they reckon the F6 only does 13 flat when that is what a G6E Turbo does, so jurno’s testing, go figure. This engine isnt crap, its just marginally slower then the ss. Look at the Mustang GT-500, awesome engine, because its supercharged. Next V8 is gonna be way better then this current one =)

      • t says:

        do all SS’s have afm now?

        because caradvice PROVED xr8 was faster over the 1/4 than ss afm.

        i was shocked!

  3. Kris says:

    When it comes to family sports sedans only keyboard warriors care about fractions of a second over a quarter mile. Well done Ford for coming to the “Up Yours GEC” party.

  4. Martin says:

    Looks cheap and tacky with those stupid stickers…

    • Cooper says:

      Martin, carefull your bias is showing again.

      Actually the decals look fantastic on the real thing, extemely tastefully done. I would suggest anyone with Martin’s brand bias go check one out.

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