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Old 04-09-2009, 04:33 PM   #31
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Nope.

I would like XR6 to become either ST or S, but other than that, XR6T can remain in its own right, XR5 has a cult following, but don't expect another Fiesta XR4.

MMMMMMM interestintg point what will they call the xr when it does have a 200kw 4 cyl in it ???
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Old 04-09-2009, 07:02 PM   #32
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This idea is totally preposterous but perhaps when the new 4 bangers arrive in the falcon the thinking might be that Ford does the sporty 4 and 6 variants, XR4 and XR6 and leave the V8's to FPV like GS, GT, GT-H and so on..
I guess in that way Ford can be the environmentally friendly brand in todays politically correct world but still have a hand in the performance world through the backdoor with FPV.

complete speculation of course...hopefully way off the mark.
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Old 04-09-2009, 09:17 PM   #33
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One on carsales ATM
No pics though.....
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...cs=1&silo=1011
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Old 04-09-2009, 10:08 PM   #34
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Why not offer the original paint codes that they came out with as well as the modern colours,Will this now make the GS more collectable than it already is? (hope so)
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Old 04-09-2009, 10:31 PM   #35
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Are there any hi res pics floating around yet? A frontal 3/4 shot would be nice.
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Old 05-09-2009, 02:23 AM   #36
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i had a quick scan through the article while at big w , there`s only going to be 250 gs units is there not?
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Old 05-09-2009, 02:32 AM   #37
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i had a quick scan through the article while at big w , there`s only going to be 250 gs units is there not?

For the moment its a limited Edition.
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Old 05-09-2009, 11:09 AM   #38
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For the moment its a limited Edition.
Yes but so were the EB & EL GTs, not so limited now...
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Old 07-09-2009, 05:55 PM   #39
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What Fiesta ST? Ford have stated point blank that there isn't one planned.
Are you sure about that, they were working on a turbo 1.4 for it with around 130-140 kw.
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Old 07-09-2009, 06:28 PM   #40
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Some pics that i took at the Muscle car Masters at Eastern Creek last weekend.




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Old 07-09-2009, 06:52 PM   #41
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Im still not sold yet, but i think its a good move though.
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Thanks for the awesome pics
So the GS comes with F6 or GT wheels?

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Old 07-09-2009, 09:24 PM   #43
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wow another stickered up ford
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wow another stickered up ford
for once it's NOT another stickered up ford.
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:49 PM   #45
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I just hate it. GS was an option on regular cars. GS was never a model, just an option. It belongs well in the past. XR is a model.

And to add to it, those GS logos belong to the past. Horrible on a modern car.
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Old 07-09-2009, 09:58 PM   #46
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Are you sure about that, they were working on a turbo 1.4 for it with around 130-140 kw.

I have based my opinions on what I have read on a couple of Ford sites, but, like all info, that is subject to change.
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Old 07-09-2009, 10:06 PM   #47
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How exactly?

I would think a higher KW specced engine over an XR8 isn't classified as just a sticker pack .... for starters?



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Old 07-09-2009, 10:23 PM   #48
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Photo's taken by Trav 4.0 @ Adelaide Show Posted on Modified Ford Club Forums

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Old 07-09-2009, 10:54 PM   #49
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Its nice car , quite tastfully done . An looks great in the winter white or what ever it called now.
I think it will serve it purpose quite well .
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Just realized it has the XR front end. Wonder why they didnt use the FPV one?
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Old 07-09-2009, 11:27 PM   #51
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This one looks to have the Brembo upgrade
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Old 08-09-2009, 12:09 AM   #52
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Can't be Brembos; I thought they came with glow-in-the-dark lighting

Looks nice in white.
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Old 08-09-2009, 12:27 AM   #53
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one word for it!!


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Old 08-09-2009, 08:55 AM   #54
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Looks quite nice in the white.

Hmm makes we want black rims for my XR6T...
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Old 08-09-2009, 09:37 AM   #55
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i usually hate white cars but that looks sweet
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I have based my opinions on what I have read on a couple of Ford sites, but, like all info, that is subject to change.
This is a bit old but has info on the basic details of it, as well as spotted prototypes, but it seems to have gone quiet though, so maybe it's on hold or has been cancelled?
http://dikarockz.blogspot.com/2008/0...fiesta-st.html
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Old 09-09-2009, 04:44 AM   #57
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Just realized it has the XR front end. Wonder why they didnt use the FPV one?
Because that would make it a GT
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Old 09-09-2009, 08:28 AM   #58
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Looks better than a GT. Heaps better. Just get someone to flash tune it and you'd have a stinker.
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Old 09-09-2009, 08:54 AM   #59
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that white one looks horn..pretty good idea, would be nice if the GS sticker on the back was an actual badge though
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Old 09-09-2009, 12:35 PM   #60
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Looks good to me, may be priced too keenly to other heavily discounted premium FPV demo/old stock products to provide enough value for some guys though, time will tell.


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