FPV Cobra GT Falcon Confirmed
3 Oct, 2007
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FPV Cobra GT Falcon Confirmed
Photo Update: Thanks to Australian Ford Forums member “sfr rob”
2:30pm Update: Pricing has just come through, Cobra sedan will retail for $65,110, and the ute for $61,200, features include leather everything, the sedans receive Rspec suspension, upgraded Brembos on the sedan are optional.
The Cobra will ride on GT-P rims with white inserts, machined face. Power delivery is reported at 302kw @ 6000rpm & 540nm @ 4750rpm
Engine changes are new inlet camshaft profile, new exhaust camshaft profile, new valves and valve springs, compression lifted from 10.5 to 10.8 still using 95ron fuel, heavily revised engine calibration…
1:30pm Update: Little more on the engine, it will make torque at higher revs, compression has risen and cylinder heads have been modified. Ford Dealers are already taking orders, first batch will land in November with the rest in Jan 2008.
Reader update:
Here is a photo of what appears to be an unfinished Cobra taken by a FordAustralia Forums member “sfr rob”
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A few weeks ago we discussed rumours that Ford was planning a limited edition ‘Cobra GT Falcon’ to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Allan Moffat and Colin Bond’s historic 1977 form-finish at Bathurst.
Sources inside Ford have today confirmed the rumours. From what we have been told, there will be 400 sedans and 100 utes. They will be powered by a 302kW BOSS V8 developing 540Nm. 0-100km/h times and any further enhancements over the standard GT is currently unknown.
Of course all 500 will only be available in white with blue stripes and cobra badges on the side (picture above is supposedly the Cobra).
More on this as it comes.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 11:37 am
now this is a fitting end to the current shape,
good on Ford for making something worth buying
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October 3rd, 2007 at 11:56 am
Wow, Cobra badge!
And why 302kw? The Current HSV has 307kw. If they mean about the 302ci V8 they are wrong, the old XC Cobra had 351ci
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:02 pm
XC Cobras came with 302ci engines too…..
I have seen a couple of signed contracts for these cars last month from dealers, so they have known about this car, and taking pre orders, should be at sydney motor show
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:10 pm
The 351 Cleveland was a better engine to have than the 302, i’m just wondering why they didn’t at least beat 307kw
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Glad they have finally confirmed it and more numbers than first thought, 400 was the amount they made in 1977 from memory though. Correct Tony they did come out in both.A lot of the guys that have original XC Cobras would be snapping these up ,some trying to match in with their original numbered car.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:24 pm
Yes the 351 was abetter engine but the reason why they didnt give it 351kws is because there up and coming fpv falcons wont have much more the 302kws as we have pointed out in other discussions. But it is good to see that it has been confirmed and I wounder how fast it will oull down the quarter. If the GT (2007 MK2) can pull 13.9 seconds Im guessing this thing could maybe do….13.5seconds down the quarter. Look for the times in motor magazine, there the ones that have pulled 13.5 from the f6 and ss and 13.4 from GTS, where as wheels can only manage a 13.7 out of GTS and 14 flat from the SS. Wheels, you need some better drivers. MOTOR MAG ALL THE WAY. Love to see moffat Trick Dicky or lowndsey pull a couple of skids and go for a fat lap in this car around the mountain. Broke maybe the king of the mountain, but the Cobra is the ledgend of the race.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:26 pm
They have beat 307 but you will have to wait till the Orion.320 kws expected.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:30 pm
i think you will find the orion will smash the HSv’s Kw figure, and should be a good drive, i know some people in the factory there and they say the new falcon is something special, i hope they live up to there word!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:41 pm
Seems you guys are the first to announce the info on the web so far,congrats ,well done ,what a scoop!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Need to give it a good name before them daewoo fans come a spoil the party.Wonder if it will be signed by moffat and bond in the car (Dick Johnsons 320kw DJR on dash) and i hope it comes out with a wilder body kit. If this has 540Nm (same as DJR 320) it must have around 560 to 580 depending on if it has 310 or 320kws.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:56 pm
Still nothing about the Cobra on www.fpv.com.au/ Will it come out at the same time as the Craig Lowndes?
I’m sorry Lowndes, I prefer the Cobra Ute than your ute, if it had a power increse, I may of wanted one.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 12:58 pm
Nice idea, wish Ford had off upped power above the standard FPVs though.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Still nothing about the production ready supercharged V8, perhaps they will make a new GTHO of the modern era.
I had a spy at FPV, and the engine is a done deal, hundreds of hours to approve and certify it.
Cheers
F-0
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Frugal One Says:
October 3rd, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Still nothing about the production ready supercharged V8, perhaps they will make a new GTHO of the modern era.
I had a spy at FPV, and the engine is a done deal, hundreds of hours to approve and certify it.
Cheers
F-0
Wfat do you mean the engine is a done deal? Have you seen it in the Phase 5 running aroung it testing track or are you making up bullshit? Dont mean to be mean but we just want the facts.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:11 pm
That 7.0l HSV with 385kw will beat all your dumb Ford arses!
(thats what Holdenwoo fans will say)
I hope there will be a supercharged GT-H0, but if not called GT-HO, they should call it an F8 Typhoon to beat that 7.0l HSV.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:22 pm
I like your thinking, but have a look at this, www.motorhead.com/…..tions.html. It has a story on the last gen stangs and they developed an all alloy 5.8 (GTHO) V10. Engine configuration is DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder. More cylinders less wait new tec ford built but dont know how much power it has. But this engine in the new GT would really fuck em.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:28 pm
Sorry if site doesnt work but i got it off one of the old chat lines. Try Wikipedia for more info or the SVT website.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:30 pm
I didnt know a GT could look any better. Already looks better then GTS or R8, although they never looked better then the GT to start of with. Please release some times.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:45 pm
New piture! It still has the GT badge on the grill, I thought they were just Cobras.
P.S… Nice stripes!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Like the addition of the snake in the middle of the sedan and ute. Heres a match up for you all FPV GT Cobra VS 20th Aniversary R8 clubsport and FPV Cobra Pursuit ute VS HSV Maloo ute. Love to see which ones come out on top, fpv i hope. On another subject for a minute, has anyone heard of the FPV Turbo Territory? It is said it will also be presented at the Sydney Motor Show.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Cobra 302, it should be, from what we’ve heard it will be one of two new FPV models, this is probably the other one?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:57 pm
If dealers are taking peoples orders, it’s because of this site.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 1:57 pm
as this is a cobra that should of tryed and got a shelby cobra engine…. GT500(373Kw) or GT500KR(400Kw) engine!!
Or even the new big daddy of engines.. the Super Snake engine… 522Kw!!!
but saying of this… the 302KW is the most powerful engine built in AUSTRALIA not like GMH!!!!
but i say fight fire with fire!!!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:09 pm
that’s right, I think the Cobra FPV should of been supercharged to be like the shelby GT-500 Mustang.
This really is the most powerfull V8 ever made in Australia!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:20 pm
it gunne b real funny when holdenwooes(sik) get beaten by 9yr old falcons wih 70’s engine tech, i feel so so so for holden next year when the new orion and mondeo, and facelifted focus come in line. now they just need the new fiesta and kuga to totally own toyata and holden, rock on FORD!!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Does anyone know what the cobra falcon is retailing for in sedan and ute form, manual or auto? Do they utilise the
R-Spec suspension too? Maybe the’ll publish them in upcoming articles.
Cheers Car Advice Boys
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:30 pm
Snake Bite,
your answers are just posted at the top of the article.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:30 pm
That what we like to hear. How good would it be if FPV got its hands on the new XR5 turbo Mondeo, boosted power to around 200kws and added all wheel drive. Sounds a bit far out, but Mr Barret at FPV was talking about look for more performance beond the falcon (we no the territory is coming but we wouldnt expect this). So fpv, why not have a crack at it and market it up against the likes of the new EVO. And do the same the the XR5 Turbo Focus and match it up (price wise) against the new WRX impresa (but give it 200kws and AWD).Cant get over the new cobre, god it such a sexy car, although it would have been better with XC style bonnet bulge and a shaker.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Dont no prices but they do come with r-spec suspension.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:34 pm
UPDATE QUESTION: Why are the Brembos optional? The normal GT sedans come with Brembos standad. Do you mean Brembo 6 piston as an option?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Yes that is what they mean, but the next falcons are coming out with even bigger and better brakes. It is said that the GT and F6 Typhoon will come with the current 6 pot calipers but with much bigger disc rotors, which will know be cross drilled and ventilated.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Wow, that will look amazing with big brakes on the FPVs it’ll look much better than any HSV Donk!!!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 3:18 pm
honestli, i rekon dat “naked” one luks pretty awsome, mayb wid a realli big intercooler too
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October 3rd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
To right, I was just woundering were the hell everyone is. I thought this site would have been going made with comments, OHH I no now, you are out ordering the HSV Slayer. Cobra bites the lion and the lion is suddenly dinner. Taste like shit. Inject the venom baby.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 3:24 pm
What are the black ones i wounder? could just be a gt gt-p or maybe a prototype for the up coming aniversary of the first GTHO. Release a GT-HO in the current shape would be really awsome to see, but with 375kw. But I doubt it.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
Good one Cobra 302, let the cobra bite the Lion!
Look at all those new FPVs, oh it makes me feel good!! Always looks better than any HSV!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 3:41 pm
So from the pics of the stock already made I take it there for the pre orders next orders will be produced again in November and another batch in Jan. Vehicles are meant to be in dealerships the week of the 15.10.07 4 days after the unveiling in Sydney.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 4:10 pm
aftermarket supercharger kits for this car are a must, if FPV cant deliver the goods, then its upto the consumer to complete this car the way it should have been.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 4:11 pm
On ford forums site it said about something on document papers about the code name being “HURRICANE”. Just a thought but bare with me, is just ford that will be getting 5.0ltr V8 from jag or FPV as well. Because if FPV dont get, then Id say that they will get 6.2ltr V8 for 2010 FPV models and 5.0Ltrs for Ford XR8, Fairmont etc. The name Hurricane is said to be on the manifold covers or something like that. Check the weblink abouve about the new car and go through there first page. That is where they are talking about it. Funny as, the guy has walked through and just taken pics of there car which is just about to be released. Only a ford fan would have the back bone and balls to do that.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 4:18 pm
This car is the start of what is about to come, and you dont need a supercharger anyway, ever heard of capa flash tuner. Put that in your falcon and full herrod system and you have a mid to low 12 second car. Take a 2004 BA XT Falcon Inline 6, put a flash tuner on it with the full exhaust sytem you can buy from them and you have a flat 14 second car, which is now as fast a a VE Calia V. For only around $20,000 where as a Calia is about $50-55,000. Then tell me what you can do with the other $35,000 Mat.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I’m getting ready for the holdenwoo fans making fun of FPV thinking this is Ford’s response to the 307kw, what they don’t know is that this is the start of whats coming next year!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:15 pm
” …A few weeks ago we discussed rumours that Ford was planning a limited edition ‘Cobra GT Falcon’ to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Allan Moffat and Colin Bond’s historic 1977 form-finish at Bathurst….”
Why associate the Cobra with the 77 finish at Bathurst? The XC Cobra wasnt released until the following year… FPV better buy a calendar.
Pathetic effort FPV …
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Man it is cooooolll.
But does anyone else think that the top strips should have a thinner stripe on the sides, the same as the side strip has? Just think the two wide stipes look a bit bare and unfinished. Same goes with the 40th Anniversary model too.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:22 pm
i almost lost my front teeth wen i saw these photos.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:25 pm
We have been through this before Drew………..The XC Cobra was to celebrate the win of the 1 2 win in 1977 ,and this is celebrating the same thing. The Cobra never won Bathurst .
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:25 pm
If this is a start to the what the Orion FPV’s are getting, there will be an Orion GT in my garage the day I can get my hands on it!! /starts drooling
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:25 pm
Drew, just because the XC Cobra came out after 1977 does’t mean FPV did a ‘pathetic effort’ does it.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:27 pm
WOW, three comments on the same minute!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:36 pm
God you come up with precise prodictions. All I can say “I fear no evil in valley of sadow death, because I am the baddest mother fucker in the good damn Valley” Bring your shit fairy boys, I got all night!!!. Cobra is no bark and all bite, ask your local HSV dealer/villiage idiot!!!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Thanks for your help Alborz earlier when we were trying to get one of these, have now purchased one in Melbourne at R/R/P unlike what they were trying over in this state. New number plates are GT COBRA 07 .Car is ready in a few weeks to pickup.
We have a contract from one dealer over in W.A that was $4000 above the R/R/P ,one is looking at Auctioning his and another was over $80.000 . No wonder its the third time in 4 years we have purchased interstate ,the guys over here need to know it only costs a bit over a $1000.00 to freight a car from the East plus your warranty is still valid where ever it ends up!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:40 pm
i hope one of the big magazines gets one of these to test put it against the clubsport. then put it on a dyno i think it would pull 320kw, 302 will be a marketing thing for the cobra and the orion
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:41 pm
Drew, why do you think this is a patetic effort. May I say that this time next year that it is a high possibility that the Cobra could well become a permainit modle in the FPV stabels. Think about that in the corner with your dunce hat on you complete fuck wit.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Wasnt the release of the XC Cobra just a way to clear out the Hardtop body shells before the XD went into production..?
I dont like this new Cobra from what I see so far…
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Yes Drew there was 400 shells left when they were made ,but either way you look at it the XC Cobra was a great looking car especially the Bathurst Models .
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:55 pm
the question still getting me is why is there black ones with out the skirts on??
they have the same cobra wheels.
i reckon we will see one fanging around bathurst on sunday for sure.
question who will drive it?? johnson or will they get moffatt
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October 3rd, 2007 at 5:56 pm
or will they get 2 of them and replicate the finish at the end of the lap??
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Bavarian Missle … I agree that the XC Cobra was a great looking car. Introduce yourself to me sometime Cobra302… would be good to meet face to face.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Id say Moffat and Johnson in the Sedan and Lowndsey will promote the ute. Would be good to see them go side by side down conrod straight.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Check your mail Andrew!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:08 pm
What car do drive and what state do you live in Drew “Mr Daewoo”?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Look drew, it seems you have taken it a bit serious, lets just forget what happened and keep talking about this great new car from fpv.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:18 pm
I Hope they drive the Cobras side by side at the finish line.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:19 pm
Now that would be a site to see, with the right behind of course.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:26 pm
The way the two Stone Brothers Falcons finished 3rd & 4th at Bathurst last year should happen again this year, but 1st & 2nd like in 1977.
Or at least drive the Cobras like that before the race starts to remember what happend in ‘77.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:26 pm
in my opinon, the greatest name in car history COBRA hope to see them at bathurst..
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Great car before Orion.
Look at the live comments, its just ‘FPV Cobra Falcon Confirmed’
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Good to see the power upped… but I dont know why the hell youd buy this vehicle considering the new model is coming out next year. I feel this may just be a Ford marketing stunt, rather then a permanent arrangement.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:38 pm
Toyota Paul, its another R-spec FPV just like the 40th anaversary GT and the R-spec typhoon but this time a power incease.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Hey Paul …….where you been all week honey?
It may seem like a big marketing stunt but hey its working a treat so far , It seems these colectables that Ford are offering us are a HUGE !!!!!!!!!!Hit, my other half was about to step out of his BA GT after almost 5 years {next month is 5 years from when he first ordered one }and didn’t want just a ORION GT he wants a HO and their not due for release till 2010 so the way we look at it this BA Cobra will hold if not increase in value till then. He’s a Ford man so talking him into ANYTHING else won’t work,not even after I grovel from my first test drive of the new M3 next week……he will be impressed to with the M3 but its a girls car to him ! Each to their own hey!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Bavarian.. I sold the 40th Annivers 2 weeks ago.. and have had my order in for the Cobra for nearly 2 months now.. all confirmed today
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:57 pm
did you get an order in for a Cobra?? Because they were originally only bringing out 300, a few dealers have an extra 2 to sell. I know my dealer still has one as they were given an extra 3 (total of 6) and they sold 2 of the extra today 3 today.. another dealer in Perth is putting 15K on the retail price!! My dealer wont do that, they say it is wrong!!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Paul,
do you know anything about motoring passion? or even heritage?
it is marketed as a comemorative issue for release during bathurst. (yep this car marks one of the most memorable finishes)
whether you see it as a marketing stunt or not fact is marketing stunts are a clever way to sell cars.
i hope it is a one off and NOT a permanent addition.
trust ford to release a car that will actually appreciate in value
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October 3rd, 2007 at 6:59 pm
i also see a lot of replicas coming back too
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:00 pm
good point.. funny how old fords are worth a hell of a lot more than old holdens!!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:05 pm
A question to everyone. Would you rather see ford/fpv go down this same styling market or would you like to see them step out of it a bit and do something more along the the line of a modern looking XA 4 door. Just remember that every other car company is going with the european styling, how about we do some Australian styling for the 2010 falcon. But dont make it a fuck up like the 1st series AU. Give some feed back because I bet 1 of the big guys at ford and fpv are watching this column for our comments on this car and the next falcon. Show some support on this idea. Ford is number 1, uses can win Bathurst again. Bring home championship as well.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Hey 40th yep thanks got one,I know what you mean on the price hike ,its also illegal ,according to their FPV contract they have to sell at R/R/P or below.They are greedy bunch over here.What did you pay ?Did you get the bigger Brembos? Our number is 9 cause I am a Russell Fan.Have you got plates {number} for it yet? We already have GT FPV for the Orange car thats now for sale and the plates !
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Toyota Paul, it seems like you just a Toyota fan, not a Ford or Holdenwoo fan, you can’t be just in to Toyotas and not care about Fords or Holdenwoos.
So Paul, what i’m saying, join the Ford side of the war, Holdenwoos are for loosers!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Even funnier how many Holden owners love to take a look at the epitome of Austalian Muscle Cars……..Fords !
Get it all the time at car shows,hey the ALL FORD DAY is this month 40th GT you going? We are exhibiting plus my other half is a judge on the day too. Oh I wonder if we will get the new one by then,when you picking yours up 40th GT ?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:13 pm
the motoring passion is proved in the 77 comments in like 7 hours
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Did you get my email Andrew ????????????? Interesting Ha..
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:16 pm
I paid normal retail no markup.. I have requested the same number as my original XC Cobra
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:18 pm
yes i am taking my XC Cobra..(all ford day) and hopefully the new one as well.. it should be delivered on 17th October
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:19 pm
Bavarian.. is your other half a member of the GT club?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:22 pm
Alborz needs a BIG pat on the back for this today, Car Advice I think was the first to release the news that was unveiled yesterday to their dealers by Ford and he was updating on the hour with his undercover Car Advice team……..I couldn’t believe how fast this site was being updated during the day ,fantastic effort.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Even though its not a Coupe; Ford have done the Cobra name proud with these two modern examples - yet I guess the ute could be considered a Tu-dor..
I like the bodykit particularly the deckild on the sedan; its subtle unlike the “bookshelf” fitted to the GT
The Stripes however [which I expect will have a thin light blue edge like the XC] should be a little bit further apart and flow over the bumopers onto the air dam.
They should also fit wheels which are more similar to Globes from the Original XC Cobra
And the Ute could have a Remote Controlled Rolla Door Tonneau Cover. The flip-top Tonneau Covers look silly
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Will the Sedan have special exahst tips? I mean big ones too, oh I hope the back end has a good look to it!
Can caradvice get a pic of the back end of the Cobra sedan?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Yep 40th ,you part of the club too?
Tell Alborz you can have my email address or contact Paul at the club and you can contact us for a chat on what you paid for it vice versa ,unless you have guessed who I am ? HEHEHE I imagine your not rocking up at the meeting this weekend if your a member either ? Bathurst !!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:48 pm
missile yep i got your mail and i replied to it
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:51 pm
Thanks honey,I have replied .
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:51 pm
wheelnut,
i reckon it is the same spoiler as the GT’s. how are you making your assumption they are different?
i reckon if the stripes were further apart they would be half on the bonnet bulge and half off and that would prob look worse.
if you have another look (and i did) you will see the stripes run to the full width of the bulge at the narrowest point
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:55 pm
can anybody make out what the bonnet decal says it doesnt look like cobra or boss.
hey maybe you might have it on the specs sheet missile???
did you come across it?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:56 pm
The blue stipes need to be wider and wider apart
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October 3rd, 2007 at 7:59 pm
sweet job Ford.i cant wait to see these on the streets
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:04 pm
I think it does say COBRA 302 but im not sure because it was all bleared. Thats what it will most likely say. Does any one no if they are stickers or are they painted on?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:08 pm
Hey Andrew check your mail again. I think it say BOSS COBRA!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:10 pm
they look like stick on’s to me
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:12 pm
im surprised this hasnt turned into a shitfight yet?
well done folks.
This looks quite nice, i was ASTONISHED to see they actually tinkered with the engine! I was expecting a std gt with stripes and different seat material.
well done.
Im a ford man, but i’d say GTS would still make mincemeat of the Cobby.
But lovely car nonetheless!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:15 pm
I don’t know why people are saying it does not say BOSS on the Hood decal. The photo is abit distorted and I think its computer generated, correct me if im wrong though.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:24 pm
there doesnt seem to be any on the cars through the window
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:36 pm
BOSS 302
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October 3rd, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Sorry Troy you feel that way ,but it wasn’t meant to beat anything in particular just make a name for its self as being a Car to remember the 1977 race Ford came 1 & 2 and update for the current BF series plus give the Red Army a taste of what is too come next year………….Looking GOOOOOOOOOOD!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 10:20 pm
I wonder will yanks come to Australia and see Boss 302 on the car and think its the same Boss as the 302ci used in the 1969 Mustang. Poor them!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 10:45 pm
There yanks they will. Who wouldnt want to see this beautiful beaste.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Ok Andrew, you think ,Lowndes to win? Rain is coming too..If I was the Red Army I would put Tander and Todd together ,Rick Kelly isn’t good in the rain and Skafie will cook the clutch hehehehe ,or fall off the track like WPS always do!Sorry!
So your bets on what in the top 4 ?
What do the others on this post think?
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October 3rd, 2007 at 10:51 pm
Watch out for Courtney, Frosty, Lowndes and the kelly boys, only because they have mastered that pit monouver also well. Remember last years last round. I hope that asshole crashes the car as soon as he gets in it. Ford will do a 1-2 finish. It happens every 30 years!Lowndes and Courtney or frosty, but Lowndes and whincup will win.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 11:08 pm
MMMMM.My secret ambition is for my Russell ,but odds aren’t good so I go 888, FPR,Tander/Kelly/,SBR.
Go Russell I will be screaming for you,get those ENFORCER mover happening…..OOOWWWWWWW!
LET IT RAIN…………Fords rock & rule in the rain!
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October 3rd, 2007 at 11:12 pm
I hope a simlar thing happens from last year. Insted of Skafie been hit from behind, make it Skafie Hits Rick Kelly, not on the mountan stright, but on conrod at 300KM/H!! Now that will be funny!!!
Serve that ****ing Rick Kelly arsehole right, for pitting Lowndes.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Now your talkin some sence, it would be good to see the enforcer win it in a ford. Lowndes, Ingal, Frosty. 1-2-3.
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October 3rd, 2007 at 11:21 pm
Ingal really wanted to win Bathurst last year, oh well at least a Ford won any way!!
Hope he makes his Maiden Ford Bathurst win, if not this year, I hope FPR or 888 do!
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October 4th, 2007 at 12:26 am
Rick Kelly is a cockstain.
He’s that low he could parachute out of a snakes arsehole.
Nothing would make me happier than seeing car 1 imbedded in a concrete wall
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October 4th, 2007 at 12:41 am
That funny and very true, kelly and Tander are sad sour fuk sticks, Kelly avoided all the crashes last year but except one when it came to the last race he decided to slame straght up lowndes arse to win a championship he didn’t deserve the sniffing gay arse, dumb loser, he’s actions nearly put me off watching V8’s again I certainly have lost a little respect for the category.
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October 4th, 2007 at 12:49 am
Spot on Woz.
Aren’t the cheats swapping their line up AGAIN???
Love the new Cobra. Would love to own one but I think I almost set my heart on getting an Orion ‘Phoon next year.
Probably too late to claim one now anyway by the sound of it.
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October 4th, 2007 at 7:22 am
Its still only a ford
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October 4th, 2007 at 8:04 am
TO ALL THE TOSSERS ABOVE WHO CARES WHO WIN BATHURST WE ALL NO HOLDEN WILL ONCE AGAIN!! ALSO THIS IS JUST ANOTHER CASE OF FORD STUCK WITH SHIT LOADS OF UN SALEABLE CARS SO THEY JUST GIVE IT A NEW PAINT JOB AND COUPLE OF STRIPES AND A NEW NAME AND YEAH ANOTHER SHIT CAR THAT WONT SELL AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 9:15 am
HOLDEN & HSV 4EVA, you are a cockhead, like most one homo fags. I was Cobra 302 but has since joined this website. Holden this, HSV that have a f#$king cry you little whinging bitch!. Go FORD AND LOWNDES the man who used to race around bathurst with yours truely Peter Brock. I could come up with a million insults for Peter but I wont because he’s dead.
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October 4th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Hey Ben don’t even bother lowering your self to his level.
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October 4th, 2007 at 9:49 am
*sigh*
As usual, a lone Holden Knobsucker comes on here just spitting insults instead of giving constructive criticism, or backing up any arguments with facts.
I am POSITIVE these are all just immature 12 year old kids who know nothing about cars.
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October 4th, 2007 at 10:10 am
I love how the holden guys come in and bag our ford product…. i bet if you asked them ( and they answered honestly) they would drive a ford…. they always do…. sad really….
I went to order one of these and trade my TS50 in… they told me they were all gone… shame… i guess its a orion HO for me then!
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October 4th, 2007 at 10:14 am
When u think about it, the R8 only got an extra 10 KWS and 10 extra NM. The new Cobra GT gets an extra 12 KWS and 20mns. Thats a bigger improement then holden has done, and it spent 1 billion dollars.
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October 4th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Godfather they didnt spend $1 billion on the engine, that was designing an entire car! The whole my V8 is better then your V8 argument is pointless, they could sqeaze as much power as they want out of these engines, its about doing that and maintaining its longetivity. In this regard Ford, with its more sophisiticated engine, seems to be superior. In terms of power, the question I would be asking is, why didnt they modify them to produce this power years ago instead of now when this model at least is on the outer!?!? Marketing stunt.
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October 4th, 2007 at 10:31 am
To ‘Holdenwoo & HSV 4eva’, YOU ARE NUMBER 1 FU*KHEAD AND PISS OF AND GO BACK TO A HOLDENWOO FORUM, YOU RETARD!!!!!!!!
H-olden
S-ucks
V-omit
F-IRST
O-N
R-RACE
D-AY
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October 4th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Oh my God I just heard there will be Beer restrictions at Bathurst this year…………1 carton only ! I would suggest you get there early and maybe bury some on the Mountain somewhere..I mean you going to have to celebrate Fords win on the day hey! hahaha
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October 4th, 2007 at 10:40 am
I know what you mean Toyota Paul about the should of increast the power before. But why is it a marketing stunt? Its a special limited edtion car to celibrate Bathurst 1977.
It seems like you just a Toyota fan and not in the Ford v Holdenwoo sh*t.
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October 4th, 2007 at 10:56 am
This is the first day at Bathurst, I saw on Sky News last night a holdenwoo looser yelling abuse a some teams truck (the news likes holdenwoo).
Bavarian Missile, you said to bury the beer, what i’m saying is DON’T ROLL A ROCK ON THE TRACK because the same thing might happen again like 1980. Oh god, not again!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:08 am
Godfather, you have a TS50? Sweet! Best looking AU by far and even makes the VT Clubbie look bland.
Toyota Paul, of course it’s a marketing stunt. What’s wrong with that? The XC Cobra was created to shift 400 leftover hardtop shells before the all new XD took the reins. Exactly the same situation here 29/30 years later.
I applaud Ford for this “kill two birds with one stone” approach. Commemorating the most famous race 1-2 finish in Bathurst’s rich history and selling more GT’s before they are superseded.
From what I know, these 400 cars are already spoken for because their is such high interest in what will become a collectable classic like the original.
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:17 am
im not the god father, who is that!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:19 am
I have a TS50, it is the best ford i have driven, second only to my old GT, i love it, but i dont know who this godfather guy is but is wasnt me!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:24 am
The BF Cobra GT is great news. I’m a little confused though if FPV are building this to comemorate the 1977 Moffatt/Bond 1/2 Bathurst win as they wern’t driving XC Cobra’s. The XC Cobra wasn’t released until mid 1978.
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:27 am
Sorry Tonyn, couple of posts back, this is what made me think you were Godfather.
>> Tonyn Says:
>> October 4th, 2007 at 10:10 am
>> I love how the holden guys come in and bag our
>> ford product…. i bet if you asked them ( and
>> they answered honestly) they would drive a ford….
>> they always do…. sad really….
>> I went to order one of these and trade my TS50 in…
>> they told me they were all gone… shame… i guess
>> its a orion HO for me then!
>> The Godfather Says:
>> October 4th, 2007 at 10:11 am
>> Changed the name to godfather, ment to cahnge it
>> before i posted it but we all get the message.
>> Piss off asshole, fords fans only.
What’s the difference between TS50 and TE50? Something I’ve always been a bit fuzzy on.
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:35 am
TS50 is based on fairmont, TE50 is based on falcon
I have a series 3 with 51000klms on it and it out drives and out handles many BA’s i have driven!
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:36 am
The TS50 has been a good investment for you too,they have held their value really well I think . They are a great looking car I agree the best in the AU range.
Agree Watto Cobra it is a great marketing stunt and one that has obviously worked ,it seems Ford has put a lot of posture on this Cobra project ,especially in trying to keep it a secret ,this is clearly why most of the cars are now sold .Not bad considering they only released them officially 2 days ago.
I personally think the GT name in Australia has the highest accreditation in the Muscle Car market and this Car has enforced it
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:42 am
Cobra 351 I will repeat for you.
The XC Cobra was to celebrate the win of the 1 2 win in 1977 ,and this is celebrating the same thing.
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:43 am
I think it does too…. ford need to do more with the GT name but personally, as a diehard fan with A old GT in the shed, the gt needs to be taken up a step!
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October 4th, 2007 at 11:52 am
the r34 gtr skyline will rip this car in a drag
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October 4th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
Bavarian Missile, with all due respect, the XC Cobra’s were a model runout scenario, not a Bathurst commemoration. Watto_Cobra is correct there.
Feel free to check the Club’s website for the full low down.
http://www.falconcobraclubofaus.com/cobra.html
Regardless, I’m glad to see FPV/Ford celebrating their racing heritage.
It’s a shame they can’t use one of the new Cobra GTs as a pace car this year, that would have been something.
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October 4th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Hey Tony , what do you think they could improve ?
Oh and what model GT do you have in the shed?
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October 4th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Cantong (is your name “Kan-Tong”?) who cares. If there is a battle here (in my book it’s a commemoration) then it’s Ford vs Holdenwoo. Leave the rice-burners out of it.
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
back to back names on the brock trophy. ooooooo that hurts holden supporters alot. my friend gets so pissed when i say that.
cant wait until the 50th anniversary of the gt and the 40th of the cobra in 2017
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
Sooooooo can some one tell me what the fastest ute in the world is?
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
o i almost forgot if fpv/ford is to release a gtho they need to do something special forget about fuel ecconomy forget about the ride forget about price make it for bathurst like the originals were for. im talking about +400kw limited only to 100 and no utes.
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
Do you mean the one with a yank engine and isn’t electronically speed limited?
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
possibley or maybe fpv have a shot at making their own do something with 5.4l or release the new boss(hurricane) engine with massive power increase
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Sorry Bob that comment as aimed at 280zx.
I think he’s talking about that ute with the overly tall final gear which took over 5kms to get there.
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Hurricane ai?
Thats interesting ,apparently the codename of the Cobra for Ford Employees is Hurricane, wonder if there is more to the engine than we know!
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
Hahaha nice one Watto ! Hey Dato boy , Ford all the way back to 1971 had the faster 4 door in the World title ,and you could buy that off the show room floor.Now thats a title to be proud of! That would be the same car also that goes for over a Million isn’t it? Whats your ute going to be worth in 36 years ? No one will remember that title then mate!
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Hey Bavarian sausage get of the Ford bandwagon and get back to reality ! Im asking you knuckle heads what is the fastest ute in the world????? Its pretty hard to swallow hey, so dont give me this crap about then and in the future im asking you What is the fastest ute in the world?
Yeah go Ford haaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Moderator Note: Please refrain from “JapCrap” Comments, we love all cars, Japanese included!
Cantong, Don’t talk about jap crap on this site mate!!
The only reason why an R34 will beat this Cobra FPV is when you do up those ****. Tune up this FPV and them see what happens. kid!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
pity that car has a speed limite on it now hey
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Hey Dato Boy, I am in reality baby! That being we don’t care about your high geared UTE………MY POINT WAS THAT FORD HAS A BETTER TITLE AND ONE THAT IS STILL REMEMBERED!
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Moderator Note: Please stop the personal insults!
Who gives a **** which is the fastest ute in the world do you work for the guiness book of records. Your way off topic, thats why there is no response to your stupid question, your mate skaify did it in NT so he could promote Holdenwooooo’s and cash in for he’s losing V8 series team..
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:44 pm
Oh, I’m so sorry!! I just got worked up when someone recons their Skyline is better.
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
280zx get over the worlds fastest ute… the only reason why the Maloo has that is because no-one else in the world has bothered getting such a record, utes are for tradesmen not for performance as far as Im concerned. Not to mention straightline acceleration is 1/10000 of driving, you cant go anywhere near 300km/h on normal roads so who cares and last but no least, I would prefer a car that will give me many years of trouble free performance (ie Ford) compared to a POS pushrod General Motors V8.
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:47 pm
All this excitement for 302kw? I supposed you guys knew HSV were doing this back some 6-7 years ago and running mid 13 second passes? Not having a dig or anything, but credit where credit is due.
Also, to make another point, to the guys telling Holden to ‘watch out’ in ‘08 ’cause the Orion would spank their ass in levels of power, Ford have been saying that year after year since… geeze, the late 70’s? It’s always a case of ‘Look out, we have this really powerful beast coming’ and it always turns out to be a dissapointment.
How can some of you Ford fans put up with that year after year? I am a brand loyalist, but I do have my reasons as to why I prefer the Lion over the Oval and am not a one-sided immature keyboard warrior either. I would be very interested to hear some of your points of view.
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:51 pm
no personal insult just the truth, didn’t mention any names in my comment…
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:53 pm
FRY, what are you tallking about ‘Orion will spank Holdens arse since the 70′ The Falcon orion didn’t exist in the 70s, mate!
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Cantong, piss off and let grown ups talk about grown up cars. If the GT-R couldnt beat the Cobra id be surprised but they are not even in the same class.
Skyline’s are nice cars, me mates mum used to drive one :D
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
ME:
Thanks mate, but you obviously mis-read my post. I know the Orion did not exisit in the 70’s…
I mean, cars like the Orion. New models promising new and exciting things, I seriously can’t get over you thought I meant that the Orion, the ‘08 Falcon was planned back in the 70’s. Wow.
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
One word for you FRY…. Typhoon!!! lol!!! your 6month old car the VE GTS is what 0.1 quicker then our 4yr car which has 37KWs less then your GTS…. now that funny…. considering that the 300KW typhoon is only around the corner!!!! lol!!!!! hahahahahaaha!!!!
Yes holden does have the fastest ute… but is it really a ute considering that anyone in there right mind wouldnt use it for work.. what a ute is for… Ford utes are big power utes that you can still have for work!!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
i think they could make them a bit more exciting, personally i think they look alittle boring, and there still conservative power wise… bring back the Super Roo!
i have an XA GT, i love it to bits, one family owned, all documentation, and it is so much fun to drive!
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Skylines (new ones e.g R34 R35) look good, but this is about the FPV Cobra and it just pissed me off when someone says the Tuned car is better than this Car.
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Another deep fry point of view, yes im dissapointed that ford isn’t as good as Holdenwoo HAHAHA lol, so upsetting that ford is so much better, you and the lion’s and can join a circus which is where most holdenwoo lovers come from. I’m not one-sided just a warrior chopping lions heads off…
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
I think they are going to bring back the super roo on the Orion FPV next year. It was on a Ford forum sometime.
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
my anti spam word is R34GTR…. lol
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Chopstar87:
The 2000 model HSV GTS’ was running mid to low 13’s, that’s 7 years ago.
The Typhoon is a great car, certainly no arguements here, and you have a great point.
You also did say it yourself, the GTS is quicker :)
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
Sorry WOZ,
Next time I should probably make my post out of Lego so you can take some time to get the whole picture in.
It’s a car forum mate, for the big boys to talk all car stuff, im sure www.disney.com would be more to your tastes.
Geeze, and you “Ford” guys call yourselves a mature lot?
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
GTS quicker, but not for long!!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
FRY, you think Holdenwoo fans are more mature, all Holdenwoo fans have nothing better to say that ‘it sux’ now thats not mature!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Fry, you know about disney’s website? That means you are a Little kid that likes disney.com!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
I don’t know about the rest of you guys, but arn’t you embarrased to have a guy like “ME” to fly Ford’s flag?
Unlike you “ME”, I actually drive a fair few offers from all sides of the fence (thanks to my job) and can make up my own mind what best suits my lifestyle.
And I do know about Disneys website too, having a family and all.
Anyway, I’ve got things to do. Have fun “ME” with all your internet buddies talking about what’s going to happen in the future. I remember similar lunch room chat back in the mid 90’s about the 30th Anniversary GT. I laughed then, and am still laughing now!
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
What so funny about The EL GT fry?
I bet Holdenwoo fans are abit embarrased to have “FRY” flying Holdenwoo’s flag.
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Hey Tony, Coupe or 4 door ? We have a XA GT Coupe ,I had a one owner Calypso Green 4 door but sold it when we moved over to the West,wish I hadn’t now. At one stage it was a daily driver for me,drove really well too!Was just a little dangerous in the wet with all that power and cheese cutters on it. There is a XA 4 DOOR in the latest unique cars for $165,000 …….and a Yellow RPO XAGT Coupe for $220,000. Unbelievable prices.
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Weel done FPV..Looks awesome and more importantly hasnt stuck with a 5 year old engine spec like the anti climax GT 40th Aniv did…Great stuff
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
mine is a four door calpsyo green!!
My grand parents bought it new, it is a great car, they are going through the roof! i wish i had a few of them lying around!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
U learn something everyday. I didnt no the XA GT come in a 2 door. Not old enough to see them when they where brand new. Sorry if i stole someones name! And FRY, why dont u piss of back to the future out of futurama LOL. Everyone that shares the same passion as Bavarian Missile, Me and many others on this talk line. Get a life!
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
Hey Australian Ford Forums were informed to remove the photos that SFR ROB had posted ,and they did!
You had a call Alborz? Good to see that the manufactures read these sites ,hopefully their listening to what we are asking from them .
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October 4th, 2007 at 2:57 pm
Hey, the Godfather!!!
I was about to say that Fry should go back to the future!!!
HAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Sorry people, keep on changing name but i will keep this one for good- plus it goes with the topic and I want that car to be with me right now! But yeah, I hope he doesnt even come back. (Was godfather) You can now have ur name back that i stoll from u
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Tony ,lucky boy ,have you entered it in any shows ? We had the Nationals here in Easter , a lot of money parked on the foreshore on that Saturday.
Do you have red wall tyres on it ,12 slotters or globes or is it modified?
Yep Godfather the XA Coupe won at Bathurst too.
A funny story years ago with the GT Club here in the west,we were standing back watching our cars when we saw this guy opening the doors in our car looking inside and were just about to give him a hooy when we were stopped as it was Alan Moffat,he was judging all the GTs that day for top GT ,guess what we won! I think he must have a soft spot for the Coupes as there were some real good Phase 3s on the day.Its a great trophy to have in the collection,one of the best .
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
What happening with the current photos, has he gotten in the shit! Come on mate post some more pictures and Info! where dieing here!!!. Did you get any pictures of the new Orion Falcons?
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Top job barvarian missile, lucky u noticed it was moffat before u decked him!!! Top name to, should be a name in the falcon first
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
i take it to a few shows, all ford days and stuff like that, it has been to the summernats a couple of times too
I am lucky… i have 12 slotters with aquajets, a set of genuine globes and i have put a set of simmons on it, i couldnt help myself.
It is pretty stock, still has the 8 track, the only mods i have done to it is wheels, lowered it a bit and rebuilt the engine, other than that is is as it came out of the factory… i think with those you cant mod them too much they are to collectable, but if mine could talk it would have some storys, even though it has been in my family since new, it has plenty of history!
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
No More FRY, Good!!!
He loves his Holdenwoos so much, He must have a maiden panted on his Holdenwoo Like Virgin Blue maidens panted on the front of the planes, but insted of holding an Australia flag, it is holding a Holdenwoo flag!!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:24 pm
Walt disney pictures presents the new Holdenwoo means alot to Australia movie: starring FRY from (futurama) produced by: Daewoo rebadged with lion’s. LOLOLOL hahahaha
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October 4th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
With the BF Cobra GT, 5 have allegedly been ordered by XC Cobra owners…..That would be a very pleasing garage.
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October 4th, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Does anyone no if FPV have put there car on the UK hit car show, TOP GEAR and see how they compare the Aussie F6 with the pontiac i mean vauxhall, sorry dont no what got into me, the monaro or R8! Then everyone else around the world will no who rain at the top in Australian Muscle Cars!!!!!!
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October 4th, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Comparing same year cars of course 05 BF F6 vs 05 VZ R8
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October 4th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Fry
You claim that Ford always promises to bring out a new Falcon that will dominate with power… Yes Ford do claim that everytime they bring out a new model, and they aren’t wrong… It took Holden an entirety of 10 years to catch up with power levels that Ford had begun with. Want an example… The 1993 ED XR Falcon XR6, has 161kw power. The VX Commodore S 2002 has 156kw… Hmm, i think Ford have the upper hand there. It is only now that Holden currently have more power to give with the VE range… but they stuffed up, they made them way to heavy, and when it comes down to power/weight ratio, Ford still obliterate Holden. Oh, power to weight ratio is what really matters, i like to call it crunch time.
Holden have the fastest ute? I don’t think so, that claim was made in 2004, the year before the F6 Tornado was released… I haven’t heard of any further claims about that from Holden since.
And yes it might be true that Holden are releasing a “Supercar”… Wow I’m pretty sure Ford have had a supercar for many years now… i think it’s called the GT… you know it only produces 405kw of power…
But hey, GM/Holden will always be the ones with the power, cause afterall, they have Daewoo.
More to the point, the FPV Cobra GT, at least it is acutally designed, produced and assembled here in Australia… can’t say that for any Holden/HSV car.
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