Top 10 Lost Prototypes of Ford Australia - Page 2

FalconXV · 09-04-2018, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

That looks like really clever packaging.

Hawkeye84 · 11-04-2018, 04:28 PM

FG Wagon: https://fordforums.com.au/showthread...n+wagon&page=9 - post #264

With regards to the Fairlane - the Australian Designed Ford Taurus for China, i think is the insight into what a FGX Fairlane would have looked like

jimt3te50 · 13-04-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The GT-H was apparently close to production. The engine had already been developed alongside the Miami, and added an intercooler. Rumour was Vermillion Fire was going to a GT-H only paint colour. Stress along the firewall killed it off though, cause FPV and Ford apparently argued over who should pay for the solution to fix it.

They were the rumours at the time anyway. The only thing FPV officially owned up to was the intercooled miami version was developed alongside the non cooled Miami, cause they said they developed 2 versions. Was ready to go.

The GT Black bar I got had was used on the development car and still had a hose in it running left to right- there were intercoolers in either side of the bumper cavities of the prototype car that wore this bumper.

Struggo · 13-04-2018, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconXV

Thanks. I expected and welcome any criticism, as it improves the breed.

Check this one out FalconXV,

https://www.caradvice.com.au/12616/f...on-cgi/photos/

malazn mafia · 13-04-2018, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The GT-H was apparently close to production. The engine had already been developed alongside the Miami, and added an intercooler. Rumour was Vermillion Fire was going to a GT-H only paint colour. Stress along the firewall killed it off though, cause FPV and Ford apparently argued over who should pay for the solution to fix it.

They were the rumours at the time anyway. The only thing FPV officially owned up to was the intercooled miami version was developed alongside the non cooled Miami, cause they said they developed 2 versions. Was ready to go.

What was the actual problem with 'stress along the firewall'. Would aftermarket tuned FG's putting out double the amount of power exhibit this trait??

au2000 · 13-04-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

What was the actual problem with 'stress along the firewall'. Would aftermarket tuned FG's putting out double the amount of power exhibit this trait??

In short, over time yes indeed,
, the fg firewall would needed to have been strengthened.

Speaking to a fpv engine guy a few years back, commented you'd kill a fg shell before the motor

malazn mafia · 15-04-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by au2000

In short, over time yes indeed,
, the fg firewall would needed to have been strengthened.

Speaking to a fpv engine guy a few years back, commented you'd kill a fg shell before the motor

Damn, that's a little bit disappointing. Is that because the Falcon from EA to FG-X was basically an evolution with a few basic underpinnings carried over, with the firewall being one of them

Bossxr8 · 16-04-2018, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jimt3te50

The GT Black bar I got had was used on the development car and still had a hose in it running left to right- there were intercoolers in either side of the bumper cavities of the prototype car that wore this bumper.

I remember the spy shots of the development car in sweden, and you could see the heat exchangers in the holes the foglights would go in in normal GT's.

jimt3te50 · 16-04-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I remember the spy shots of the development car in sweden, and you could see the heat exchangers in the holes the foglights would go in in normal GT's.

I remember seeing some where the wheel well trims on the front were clearly vented to allow the air to pass through

FalconXV · 21-03-2020, 04:31 PM

bumped this one too, in the hope someone has new prototype image/ info.

5thFordWA · 21-03-2020, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconXV

bumped this one too, in the hope someone has new prototype image/ info.

No, but does anyone remember the hardtop 2 door XT (circa 1968) which I think hit the Melbourne Motor Show, but no further. If I remember correctly, it was a nice looking hardtop.

Cheers.