FPV turns 5 - special commemorative model

[Jab]

Couldn't see that this has been posted before so here we go...
From caradvice, So what will it be !!!

Ford Performance Vehicles will turn 5 this year, and in order to celebrate the auspicious occasion, FPV has today announced that it will build a special commemorative model, details for which will be revealed at next month’s Australian International Motor Show.

We have seen a few special editions from FPV lately, following last year’s 40th Anniversary GT and Cobra models. However FPV General Manager, Rod Barrett promised FPV fans the special edition model would be a great collector’s vehicle.

FPV was born after the acquisition of the Tickford by UK-based Prodrive. Motor sport fans would know Prodrive as the leaders behind many motor sport success stories ranging from the Subaru world rally team to Aston Martin.

The first car came in the shape of a V8 FPV GT in 2003 and marked the beginning of a new era in performance motoring, with the company now best known for its turbocharged vehicles.

“When we first launched FPV the brand revolved around the iconic status of the GT, now FPV has grown in only five short years to include two families - the GT and the F6, available in sedan, Ute and SUV models.” said Rod Barrett.

Back to the special edition 5-year anniversary model. Although we have had a hard time squeezing information out of our sources. They all say it will be something truly special. A GT HO?

“There has been much speculation about where FPV will head next, the GT HO is always on the radar, however, it would depend on whether a business case could be achieved and whether there would be market demand when we are ready to release it,” added Barrett.

What about an FPV Focus to sit above the XR5?

“Whether or not we move into the small car market is something we will look at once the Focus is produced here in Australia, of course it is always an option for the future.”

New changes following the motor show will include the addition of unique FPV badging with Mr Barrett saying owning an FPV is no longer about whether it’s a GT or an F6, but about serious performance.

[Peuty]

I bet it will be boring.

Wait, what am I saying, stickers aren't boring!

[irlewy86]

Ta Da

The return of the Super Roo logo!

[Airmon]

It does seem kind of sad "5th Anniversary model".
As long as its better then HSVs VE 25th Anniversary special edition. A GTS in Light gold with a build plate and a few logos. That makes stickers look unique!! :

[3vXT]

As long as its not a brown clubsport...

EDIT: Yeah, what he said ^^^ Wasn't it an R8 clubsport though?

[big-e]

I can see R-Spec all over this one.

[CSV_LS1]

If they paint the standard wheels another colour like the other 'special editions' i'm going to puke. How many colours can they make one wheel?

[DBourne]

put neons and funky stripes all down the side "designed by a 5year old"

[ThePistonHead]

Hmm mildly exciting...

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Airmon

It does seem kind of sad "5th Anniversary model".

I agree..WTF...save your cash and put it into the HO and hurry up!

Perhaps its just a case of needing something for the motorshow?

[Airmon]

Originally Posted by ken2903

As long as its not a brown clubsport...

EDIT: Yeah, what he said ^^^ Wasn't it an R8 clubsport though?

Yeah Sorry you are right, was an R8, and it was 20th Anniversary aswell. :

[FPV8U]

If this thing isn't any faster than the standard one and it's another stickers show.. i'll scream.

[BLDNUT01]

but stickers add another 50kw any rice burner knows that

[Nikked]

Super roo will appear im gussing, maybe the GT might get some suspention tweeks and a exhaust change?

[Dazza XLT]

FPV AWD Focus?

[V3RSAC3]

Originally Posted by Peuty

I bet it will be boring.

Wait, what am I saying, stickers aren't boring!

NO, They add more Kilowatts ;) ;)

[Brute6]

Originally Posted by Dazza XL

FPV AWD Focus?

There will not be a small car with an FPV badge on it for a few years......

When FPV say they are going to do a "Special Edition", sorry, but I don't get excited at all...... Unless this is the beginning of a new era, and yes, something special does rear its head. But I won't be holding my breath.......

Sorry FPV, but you do have a sad history of stickers, to make special editions.....

[stockel]

hey guys be fair,

Remember the last time Barrett promised something really special and changed the ford badges to fpv ones (although couldn't stretch to change the one on the steering wheel), but hey cut them some slack they can change badges AND stickers you know!

[CSV_LS1]

Originally Posted by stockel

hey guys be fair,

Remember the last time Barrett promised something really special and changed the ford badges to fpv ones (although couldn't stretch to change the one on the steering wheel), but hey cut them some slack they can change badges AND stickers you know!

Until things start to change then knowone will be very 'excited' about promises.

[Bucknaked]

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ghlight=patent

Could be some truth to it

[xr8 utey]

i wonder if they will give my pursuit a 5 year anniversary pressie.......
it turns five in november :

[tex]

5th anniversary will = $4600 more than normal reatail

Revised vinyl stickers,
Revised seat embroidery,
Revised floor mats,
Revised key ring,
Unique build plaque and number,
Different rims than the carry over BF (with equally skinny tires)
Revalved (aka cheap) stock dampers, possibly stiffer springs with lower ride height,

There's little chance they would have been able to keep a worthy GTHO model under wraps for release this year me thinks.

[stockel]

Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

Until things start to change then knowone will be very 'excited' about promises.

I was being silly (sarcastic) mate.

[loltastic]

Originally Posted by tex

5th anniversary will = $4600 more than normal reatail

Revised vinyl stickers,
Revised seat embroidery,
Revised floor mats,
Revised key ring,
Unique build plaque and number,
Different rims than the carry over BF (with equally skinny tires)
Revalved (aka cheap) stock dampers, possibly stiffer springs with lower ride height,

There's little chance they would have been able to keep a worthy GTHO model under wraps for release this year me thinks.

If this is true - seriously, what's the point? It's like the 40th anniversary and the Cobra - cheap sticker packages to get rid of some stock. I'm sorry, but I feel sorry for everyone who bought a 40th Anniversary or Cobra in terms of the actual value of the product, sentimental value is different. But come on Ford - FFS! Holden do a 7lt V8 and Ford do a sticker package.

[Brute6]

Originally Posted by xr8 utey

i wonder if they will give my pursuit a 5 year anniversary pressie.......
it turns five in november :

Yeah, just throw your birthday suit on!!!!! :

[Whitey-AMG]

A bonnet bulge on the F6.............

[gtfpv]

judging by the amount of FG's i'm seeing on the road (NOT) . it will want to be something special.
i havent seen an fpv on the road yet . and it is september . i have only seen about a dozen FG's all up. in sydneys west . with a population of 2 million people !!!!!

[DJL351]

Guys...... stop feeding FPV these great ideas!

They'll be spolit for choice and will end up doing a half @$$ed version of nothing.... oh wait.....

[HSE2]

Originally Posted by loltastic

If this is true - seriously, what's the point? It's like the 40th anniversary and the Cobra - cheap sticker packages to get rid of some stock. I'm sorry, but I feel sorry for everyone who bought a 40th Anniversary or Cobra in terms of the actual value of the product, sentimental value is different. But come on Ford - FFS! Holden do a 7lt V8 and Ford do a sticker package.

There is no power adjustment for this car, but it is "packaged" slightly differently to the tex list

[CSV_LS1]

Originally Posted by stockel

I was being silly (sarcastic) mate.

A smiley might help to distinguish it lol