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10-11-2006, 10:47 AM | #31 | |||
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10-11-2006, 10:50 AM | #32 | ||
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RWD 2.3L 207kw Focus just like the rally car.
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10-11-2006, 10:59 AM | #33 | |||
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Besides, 260-270bhp is not easy to put down effectively in a FWD car.
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10-11-2006, 11:03 AM | #34 | |||
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10-11-2006, 11:10 AM | #35 | |||
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10-11-2006, 04:20 PM | #36 | |||
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10-11-2006, 04:42 PM | #37 | ||
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I want to see a 30th anniversary COBRA in 2008, would look hot as, A big white coupe, with massive Blue stripes, 360kw NA V8 RWD and with no luxury gear what so ever, not evan air-con. Only available in Manual of course, massive 10in wide rears, if possible side exhaust(ADR would be an issue).
Then use the same body shape and build a F6 Typhoon, but is all wheel drive, again only manual and twin turbo it. these cars must be as light as possible. |
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10-11-2006, 04:58 PM | #38 | ||
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Frankly, I can't see why an FPV turbo Focus can't sit above XR5 Focus.
Just like an XR6 and an F6 Typhoon. You can't simply rebadge an XR5. Do that and FPV simply becomes a bs marketing name. Beef up the XR5 to become the FPV version. Prodrive surely has the experience from the UK. In fact they could trial it here, and if a success, Ford UK can launch it in Europe
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10-11-2006, 05:01 PM | #39 | ||
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There very well may be a FPV focus. Team RS is working on creating the Focus RS and if FPV can get its hands on them they very well may rebadge them as FPV.
FPV will not modify european cars because that responsibility goes to team RS. |
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10-11-2006, 05:17 PM | #40 | ||
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FPV have said they wont rebadge a vehicle already engineered by another performance development team, And to this day they have managed to stick to there word, they are not going to rebadge cars like HSV have. No matter how many times FPV say logistics is the problem that arises with imports, FPV Focus/Fiesta is always mentioned. If anything i think the FPV territory will be launched as one model and then split up into various models, maybe a range topping falcon will come in the next model(Tempest sounds like an early addition). I don't think they will touch imports for awhile, if FPV manage to launch a territory, they are 1 up on HSV, shows they offer a variety of vehicles, and down the track maybe they could look into different platforms. FPV are relatively new, but after awhile i can see them following an AMG/M type formula of modifying any enjoyable Ford vehicle(So no Econovans,....unless the target market say they are enjoyable).
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10-11-2006, 05:44 PM | #41 | ||
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A Coupe, when Orion comes out. F6/V8 Engines. A Track/Sprint edition F6/GT |
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10-11-2006, 05:57 PM | #42 | |||
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10-11-2006, 06:48 PM | #43 | ||
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Screw FPV I doubt they would listen to the fans,
Nizpro should do a deal with ford and make 100 (or enough to qualify for GT nations cup etc?) of those 1000hp monsters, with a few suspension tweaks and some weight reductions. That would be awesome. |
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10-11-2006, 07:41 PM | #44 | |||
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10-11-2006, 07:44 PM | #45 | ||
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what about an XR8 Sprint, basically an xr8 a with GT driveline, just like what tickford did with the ED but more power than 290kw.
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10-11-2006, 07:49 PM | #46 | ||
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A V8 LTD with new seats and badges.
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10-11-2006, 08:04 PM | #47 | ||
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i think limited edition GT's need attention. GTHO needs visiting.
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10-11-2006, 09:23 PM | #48 | ||
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f6 territory would be kewl or a v8 territory
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10-11-2006, 10:13 PM | #49 | ||
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Here i would love to say four letters that send more people crazy then any other four letters in a line
G T H O But i dont think that FPV could do it. To live up to that name would be highly impossible. My thoughts FPV - GT FPV - F6 FPV - PURSUIT and TORNADO FPV - COUPE Thats it. My idea for FPV Little fox
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10-11-2006, 10:32 PM | #50 | ||
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How about an F-250 by FPV? they can get into the diesel market like ford oz wants to do, Get the 7.3 powerstroke, bit of a tune, better exaust, leather, billet grille, and a big FPV tonneau cover, now THAT will eat sports cars for breakfast...
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10-11-2006, 11:11 PM | #51 | |||
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11-11-2006, 11:54 AM | #52 | |||
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FPV have also already said if they were to badge a smaller car as an FPV then they will have to of had some input into its development, such as power, handling, looks etc. They won't just slap FPV badges on a car they haven't had anything to do with building. If it is to get badged as an FPV product they will have to modify it somehow, and there's their problem, as its not cost effective to bring in a fully built model and then strip parts off and replace them with something else. Unless they can somehow arrange with the Europeans to ship them to FPV minus some bits. |
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13-11-2006, 04:14 PM | #53 | ||
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yeah they definately need a lower weight, higher power F6 or GT, I won't buy an FPV because I can buy a XR6T and for 5 or 6 grand have it putting out 390kws.
So my idea: Supercharged GT, 1500KG, 400kw. As performance cars go it will still be heavy but it is a four door sedan. Lighter would be nice but without a whole heap of carbon fibre or turning it into a lotus I don't think they could do it. |
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13-11-2006, 06:18 PM | #54 | ||
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I said a while ago, Ford should have a Supercharged 6.
XR6S, but what would the FPV version be called? S6 Typhoon? What do you guys think? |
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13-11-2006, 10:46 PM | #55 | ||
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FPV GTHO. Homologation special. Small build numbers with 290+kw reworked donk. I hate the idea of just a supercharged gt given the HO tag. So I'm thinking 310+kw's, light wieght racing carpets, no power windows and no sound deadening (very much RS porsche style), also with fully adjustable suspension. Also carbon fibre panels on the boot, bonnet and doors. Basically a light weight GT with extra poke.... very early HO style. It would be sold to racers for GTP, tarmac rally and track days in mind. To me HO means racing, not big number show boating.
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13-11-2006, 10:52 PM | #56 | ||
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I'd like to see a coupe and a convertible added to the FPV line up. Full sized with the boss 290 motor, possibly supercharged!
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13-11-2006, 10:54 PM | #57 | ||
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I Agree a HO that is very porsche RS/BMW CSL - Bring on the cardboard boot floors!
with the csl as they come with semi slicks you have to sign a disclaimer that you understand the tyres dont work very well in the wet lol
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13-11-2006, 11:05 PM | #58 | |||
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