40th anniversary GT and R-spec option

[Citric GT]

Originally Posted by Twinpiston

Try over double that!!!! It is more like $5.5 k from a standard GT. So how do you get good value out of that even at $2300. Change of shockies costs about $1200 from what I have seen from some of the FPV boys in their section....

Do your research first please.

A GT with stripes is $62810. The 40th anniversary GT is $65510. Thats $2300.

For $2300 you get leather ($995), special floor mats (regular FPV ones are $210), Ipod adaptor ($84), special stripe package, special embroidered seat backs, GTP wheels with the inner blacked out, upgraded suspension settings. For $2300 is a top deal.

[GT-P BOSS]

Originally Posted by Gunns

**** factor on this car is very high! Stripes and handling package which you can now option into you standard GT or F6. Remind me again why its limited again, thats right the strips. Top work Ford another dissapointment.

Totally agree I think they need to do something before the new model change other wise we will all look back and say, "remember the gt's yea and the 20 different stripe changes".

Common FPV bring us a HO and push her to 400kw even if it is a limited run at 90k let us car junkies live again. :

[Cobra]

Extremely dissapointed. Extremely dissapointed. That wasn't a typo, I didn't accidentally repeat myself. I am just extremely dissapointed. No confirmation yet on power upgrade, but no denial either. But for the price I am sure there isn't one. Let down after let down, why do FPV do this to us? It's not like I'm asking much, 20kw more power FFS!

Gold stripes and re-valvled shockers which should have been in FPV from the start? Why buy an FPV do have poverty pack springs? R-spec? What a joke. If they wanted to do something decent they should have had some adjustable coil overs and adjustable front and rear sway bars. That would be something worth while. So how much will this "r spec" option cost to a regular FPV? You can get konis for $1200 and I bet they are better than these revavled jobbies.

Once again, very VERY dissapointed Ford/FPV!!!

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by GT-P BOSS

Totally agree I think they need to do something before the new model change other wise we will all look back and say, "remember the gt's yea and the 20 different stripe changes".

Common FPV bring us a HO and push her to 400kw even if it is a limited run at 90k let us car junkies live again. :

400kw for $90k??? :
Id say at least $150k for that much extra engineering... IT AINT GUNNA HAPPEN.

[4Vman]

Just a thought.. given the extreme water restrictions that have become reality and the ban on washing cars is now such a good time to release a Black only model?

[henry 351]

At least the Shelby GT H Mustang got an extra 18kw (and a smidge more torque) with its black and gold livery..it's a shame FPV didn't copy that bit too.

[DEVL-XR]

Originally Posted by Brent

Sorry gents, but that stripe package is too over the top for mine (literally!). We're the first to make fun of "rice" modifications on Jap cars, but this is the Aussie equivalent. "Bogan" anyone?

Sheesh, I just wonder how it will look in 5 years time.

PS. I have the same colour combo on my GT, and I just can't imagine it with those big stripes over the bonnet, the roof, and down the back. Overworked.

So the XC Cobra is overworked? Stripes arent rice, massive tribal decals and alloy spoilers are rice.

I think the car looks great for what it is, yes more power would have been great, maybe more body parts etc etc but seriously, even the Force 6 & 8 arent much different to a GT, take off the spoiler and replace it with a lip spoiler and chuck on Fairlane chrome mirrors plus a red interior...

However I do beleive FPV should have put more work into this to keep up apperances from the 25th and 30th model GT's.

At least with HSV their bodykits differ from each other so you get more varity and so they actually look different. I was happy when FPV revised the F6 with something different.

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Just a thought.. given the extreme water restrictions that have become reality and the ban on washing cars is now such a good time to release a Black only model?

Car washes are still open and use recylcled water, so IMO the black dosent make much difference.

[Citric GT]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Just a thought.. given the extreme water restrictions that have become reality and the ban on washing cars is now such a good time to release a Black only model?

That is what I'm thinking of at the moment. My black XR6T needs to be washed more than once a week to look any good.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by BradensEBxr6

So the XC Cobra is overworked? Stripes arent rice, massive tribal decals and alloy spoilers are rice.

What I'm trying to say is that what looked good in the 70s on a car with 70s coupe/fastback styling doesn't automatically look good in year 2007. I don't outright hate the 40th anniversary GT stripe package, I just think that its a bit overworked, that's all. There's probably a fair portion of the populace who'll think that the whole car looks downright hideous. Have to remember that we are Ford enthusiasts here on FF, so we're probably already baised to a degree.

That said, I suppose they'll stand out in a crowd, and maybe its a fitting tribute to the GT before the Orion model comes out.

Brent.

[mcnews]

Some pics

http://www.mcnews.com.au/NewsArchive...ebruary/GT.htm

[mcnews]

The original Falcon Cobra was also a marketing ploy to get rid of a load of two door shells that weren't selling. I think Edsel Ford came up with the idea or something to help get rid of some cars, and it worked, people did buy them, even though they offered nothing over the normal car apart from some stripes and a badge.

[ED Classic]

not the perfect colour for super bright lights, it will look much better in normal light.

[Psycho Chicken]

Originally Posted by FPV

On another note, also related to the stripes, i looked at the Shelby GT-H, and it has the exact same stripe package as the 40th anniversary GT, the 2 stripes over the top, and the same stripe design on the side(Two thin lines surrounding one thick stripe)

Ok I retract my comment.

There is no one working at FPV besides the work experience kid who just typed GT350H into Google image search.

[5.4 GT]

I thought the promo pics looked alright but jeez under the spotlight it looks down right tacky.

[DEVL-XR]

Originally Posted by mcnews

The original Falcon Cobra was also a marketing ploy to get rid of a load of two door shells that weren't selling. I think Edsel Ford came up with the idea or something to help get rid of some cars, and it worked, people did buy them, even though they offered nothing over the normal car apart from some stripes and a badge.

I know what your saying and I know its dissapointing theres no engine upgrades (that we know off), but reverting back to the XC Cobra, if that was such a hit; and remember it had a limited run too, then I see no reason why this stripe package should fail.
As you said, at least it'll stand out in a crowd. I bet if you seen one cruising past you, you'd flip your head sideways for a second look!

Looking at those second lot of photos it looks like theres gold in the interior, look at the parcel shelf and even the dash, although it may be just reflection.

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by Citric XR6

That is what I'm thinking of at the moment. My black XR6T needs to be washed more than once a week to look any good.

Is this why your shopping :Reverend:

[Rev28K]

At least the R spec is heading in the right direction (3 secs a lap at Winton!! Knocking on the door of 1:42’s. Well done). It still leaves the door open for a hard-as-nails R spec II option and even quicker times. I”ll take handling over power anytime.

[Fordman1]

It's pretty much what I expected from FPV at this time.

Money is at a premium and needs to be saved for Orion. I hope we'll be blown away in the 2nd qtr of 2008 (release of Orion March 2008 ? FPV to follow ?).

Fingers crossed.......

I think the 40th is a good looking car (so are all GT's from my point of view). If I had the money would I buy one ? Probably not.....I'd wait for Orion.

Would those people here who want a stripped out racer buy one (a stripped out race that is) ? I doubt it !

[Psycho Chicken]

Where does everyone get the idea the XC Cobra was a hit? Ford couldn't give them away.

[Dezza]

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

Where does everyone get the idea the XC Cobra was a hit? Ford couldn't give them away.

Interesting point. The Cobra wasn't particularily successful when it was new, but they are incredibly desirable now. Have to wonder 20 to 30 years down the track, is the GT 40th anniversary going to be such a collectors item? Only time will tell

[apolloxbgt]

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Money is at a premium and needs to be saved for Orion. I hope we'll be blown away in the 2nd qtr of 2007 (release of Orion March 2007 ? FPV to follow ?).

Hah!We wish,thats now.Did you mean '08,'cause thats when we'll be seeing them.

[Rev28K]

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Would those people here who want a stripped out racer buy one (a stripped out race that is) ? I doubt it !

Yup! Aluminium guards/bonnet. No sound deadening. Minimal audio. Basic (and very tight) seats.

If you are going to have a performance model (even one with a heavy high-mounted engine) it might as well perform.

If you don't think that it will sell in big numbers make it a $10k option (sell less of them to more hard core owners) and still have a hero model (look at how Porsche and Ferrari's price their optional carbon brakes, etc).

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by apolloxbgt

Hah!We wish,thats now.Did you mean '08,'cause thats when we'll be seeing them.

Ooops I'm living in the past !!! Haven't got into the swing of 2007 yet.

Yeah my typo mate I mean't 2008......

Blush.............

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by Rev28K

Yup! Aluminium guards/bonnet. No sound deadening. Minimal audio. Basic (and very tight) seats.

If you are going to have a performance model (even one with a heavy high-mounted engine) it might as well perform.

If you don't think that it will sell in big numbers make it a $10k option (sell less of them to more hard core owners) and still have a hero model (look at how Porsche and Ferrari's price their optional carbon brakes, etc).

Would you pay 150K for it?

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by 4Vman

Would you pay 150K for it?

Yeah would you ?

Maybe not that much but an extra 20 - 30 grand ?

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by GT-P BOSS

Totally agree I think they need to do something before the new model change other wise we will all look back and say, "remember the gt's yea and the 20 different stripe changes".

Common FPV bring us a HO and push her to 400kw even if it is a limited run at 90k let us car junkies live again. :

LOL...400kws, get ya heads out of the clouds.

And no EL GT owner cant comment about a car with **** factor.

Its funny all the negative comments come from people that either flat out dont have a clue, know nothing about how FPV or Ford operate, and also dont understand the term "model life cycle". :

[4Vman]

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Yeah would you ?

Maybe not that much but an extra 20 - 30 grand ?

NOT a CHANCE in hell, 150K for a Falcon? i, like so many others would go Euro, and FPV/HSV know it.

There's no way you'll get a car like that for a mere 20-30K extra either, that's fairytale stuff. Its costs millions of dollars to prototype, test and get ADR compliance for such significant changes... and that's before you sell a single car, its too big of a risk.

[sprjenkins]

That car looks great but is very gay in every other way. I mean all they did was stuffed around with the shocks in the manual version. I mean really you think they would do a bit more for the 40th aniversary of the gt. This sucks so much

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by sprjenkins

That car looks great but is very gay in every other way. I mean all they did was stuffed around with the shocks in the manual version. I mean really you think they would do a bit more for the 40th aniversary of the gt. This sucks so much

Have you or anyone else driven it? No.....

I will wait until a mag compares it to a standard GT on a track until I call it "sucky".

If its a second or so quicker then its worth it.

And maybe FPV did tweak the ECU and not made it public, who knows. :

[Psycho Chicken]

Originally Posted by Polyal

And maybe FPV did tweak the ECU and not made it public, who knows. :

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