FPV Reveals Concept Car

[P6LTD351]

Originally Posted by FPVwannabe

Hardly a concept. A stickered GT with some showy brakes and wheels. Looks nice enough, but not a concept in my view.

Yeah but why should Ford/FPV waste money on a traditional 'concept'. Concepts are actually that: they hardly ever make it to production. At least this thing looks like it will make it in to production. I'm still trying to work out the point of concept cars like Holden's Effigy (sp). Use that money to make better production cars - not pie in the sky, ego stroking, pointless metal.

[Lotte]

Good thing I graduate, by the time this beast hits the floor (IF it hits th floor), I might have a decent downpayment saved for a house I can use for this instead. lol.

[TRUBLU4DS]

Looks tough,glad they didn't put those stupid ugly led lights on the front of it.

[HULK EF]

Originally Posted by FPVwannabe

Hardly a concept. A stickered GT with some showy brakes and wheels. Looks nice enough, but not a concept in my view.

does it realy matter?
especialy in not being so wild with big blingy rims and impossible panel details??
-Means atleast this "CONCEPT" will have more chance of being faithfull to what we areactualy looking and drooling over rather than a majorly dulled down version like usual.

[Bobman]

Looks good.

Glad to see Ford/FPV choosing the much nicer looking G6 tail lights on the 50th anniversary XRs and this car too instead of those hideous 'Altezza' style ones.

[Donny]

Im not particularly a fan of this car, alltogether too much black.. But its a positive step in the right direction at least..
Id not be calling this a concept car, but more likely a testing of the waters type look forward at whats coming..

On the upside, its definantly a step in the right direction with ditching those ghastly faggy eye shadows from under the headlights.. Some bigger wheels make good sence as traction would be an issue with the new 5.0 s/c drivetrain.. Suspension tweeks are another area the FPV offerings were dragging a bit behind the competition too..
Now if only FPV could put in an interiour worthy of those good GT-P type seats instead of that vulgar, totally Fugly, generic, basic FG XT dash and door trims, then theyd be on more of a winner.. And if they made the ICC setup a bit more interactive and useable just to be on par with the opposition..

Oh and FPV still badly need to take a long hard look at how they treat their customers re warranties etc..

Is that enough to make me wanna buy another FPV and update my current car.. Nope. Plus, I couldn't own another black daily driver..

[GTP-03]

lowered, big rims, black with a s/c engine, thats what we want!

[BA-Fan]

as per my previous post - are the vents related to a future Intercooler (Hence the snow testing spy shots)?

[coasty]

Awesome! I just want one! LOL

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by Scotty85

I just had a brainwave & reckon that raised white lettering on the tyres would look awesome

Do you think mullets and acid wash jeans look cool too

[Buntz]

Originally Posted by eb2monty

Yeah but why should Ford/FPV waste money on a traditional 'concept'. Concepts are actually that: they hardly ever make it to production. At least this thing looks like it will make it in to production. I'm still trying to work out the point of concept cars like Holden's Effigy (sp). Use that money to make better production cars - not pie in the sky, ego stroking, pointless metal.

Exactly. It's showing off styling cues, and product updates that FPV is looking to change.

I'd like to see a bit more though.

[JBomb3000]

If the did a limited run of these say 250 - 300 i reckon they would sell like hot cakes.

[naddis01]

Has anyone had a look inside the new vents on the bumper of the FPV Black? In the photo that Lupin posted in the motorshow thread there are 2 green marks in there which I assume are reflections off something.

[G6T]

2 little 2 late.

[z80]

From what I can read it's a 10% power gain with the supercharger.

Must be very low boost, only in the 2-3 psi region?

[Auslandau]

Saw it today and looked great ...... loved the wheels, the front and the stripes ..... always wanted to do a black on black. Especially comparing to the over cooked opposition. I wouldn't call it a concept but more of a "What you think ... ?" to the public for the next line of FPV's. Still like the racoon eyes and that's what I will get.

Originally Posted by velvert2

2 little 2 late.

So you suggest they do what? Why too late? Cannot see the logic in that statement. A natural progression to what could be a fitting finale. I suppose ... again .... the Super Charged engine and the increases in power was not what the public wanted after all. They should have just stuck vents, badges and heated seats in it and it would have sold like hot cakes.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by velvert2

2 little 2 late.

So they should just give up and never try to improve the product.

[Buntz]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

So they should just give up and never try to improve the product.

Yeah that's Ford's motto... not FPV's.

[SEZ213]

Well...you can now tell FPV what you think...

The FPV Concept revealed at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show is to demonstrate the possibilities, explore the future and gauge public opinion to assist us with the evolution of FPV product. Share your feedback with us between now and midnight Sunday 10 July, 2011 (AEST) for the chance to win a signed cap from the new Allan Moffat FPV merchandise range.

Granted it's a facebook page, but they seem to be interested in coming to the party...

[fangq]

Originally Posted by Sezzy

Well...you can now tell FPV what you think...



Granted it's a facebook page, but they seem to be interested in coming to the party...

There were also some feedback cards available at the FPV desk..
Steve

[phillyc]

Originally Posted by z80

From what I can read it's a 10% power gain with the supercharger.

Must be very low boost, only in the 2-3 psi region?

I take it your referring to the 307kW N/A Coyote versus the 335kW S/C Miami.

Well, it is pretty well documented that most 335 GT S/C are in fact between 310-330rwkW. This is in line with the few W427 HSV which have been dyno'd and cost $155k. The dyno figures suggests that the GT 335 are badged are grossly under rated. 375kW at the engine is a reasonable estimation.

It's also exactly why the S/C GT just like the F6 beats the HSV in and around circuits. The margin gets huge once traction becomes less an issue.

These 'concept' modifications are a prelude of what else is to come.

Seems pretty clear to me, that FPV and Ford are changing and they are listening & responding more to the (potential or existing) customers.

[BA-Fan]

Originally Posted by naddis01

Has anyone had a look inside the new vents on the bumper of the FPV Black? In the photo that Lupin posted in the motorshow thread there are 2 green marks in there which I assume are reflections off something.

This is the third Time i have said this but:

Has anyone noticed, those vents are in the same spot as the SUPERCHARGED GT-H photographed testing in SWEDEN:

[Ghiadude]

Originally Posted by Hietbrink

This is the third Time i have said this but:

Has anyone noticed, those vents are in the same spot as the SUPERCHARGED GT-H photographed testing in SWEDEN:

Really? LOL - thats not all....
The same heat exchanger is on the GT500 mustang prototype going around the nurburgring.....

Interesting to say the least

[R-Design]

Originally Posted by Carsales

Unstable petrol prices no dampener on enthusiast vehicles

The V8 performance-car divisions of Ford and Holden are powering along even though petrol prices continue to climb.

Both Holden Special Vehicles and Ford Performance Vehicles have posted sales increases during a weak new-car market.

FPV sales are up 35 per cent so far this year and HSV sales are up three per cent in a market that’s down six per cent in the first half of the year.

FPV’s June sales tally of 132 vehicles is an 80 per cent increase on the month of June last year, whereas HSV sales were down five per cent, June for June. However, this time last year HSV was still selling its price-leading model, the GXP.

While FPV has posted the biggest overall increase so far this year, HSV has sold more than twice as many cars – 1611 versus 800.

FPV says June was the second best month on record for GT sales since the car was launched in November 2010.

Both car makers unveiled limited edition models at the Melbourne motor show to boost sales in the second half of the year.

HSV unveiled ‘SV Black Edition’ which will cover 225 cars – 100 Clubsport sedan, 100 Maloo ute and 25 Clubsport wagon.

Meanwhile, FPV’s black edition is likely to be available in a limited run of about 100 cars after the company receives customer feedback from the motor show.

http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2011...l-strong-25613

"Concept" to go into production as a limited run?

[naddis01]

Originally Posted by naddis01

Has anyone had a look inside the new vents on the bumper of the FPV Black? In the photo that Lupin posted in the motorshow thread there are 2 green marks in there which I assume are reflections off something.

I am going to answer my own question. I went to the show yesterday.



And just for confirmation on tyre size.

[Nikked]

How much do kidneys fetch on the black market these days?

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by TRUBLU4DS

Looks tough,glad they didn't put those stupid ugly led lights on the front of it.

Chances are DRL's will be written in to future ADR's as a saftey feature.

[sbcb]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5jvPUHidKk

[phillyc]

Thanks for the video link!

[phillyc]

Originally Posted by naddis01

I am going to answer my own question. I went to the show yesterday.

265/35/19 on the rears. With decent compound will help get the power down!!!