8/4/2014 - FPV Announcement

[GT450]

Sorry Rodge I misread it but I am surprised thay even went down this path given past history. The seats would have been nice but I think the GT-P side of things will be wrapped up lonng before this hits production, in fact I doubt you can order one now.
GT450

[calais]

Originally Posted by Nikked

They were a GT in the sense of a proper Grand Tourer...EL GT was certainly the pinnacle of the range, with its revised suspension, fancy 90's stuff like carbon wrapped tail shaft and wind tunnel designed body kit.


200kw's was nothing to be sneezed at in the 90's...


I fail to see how they lost the plot.

Nothing wrong with the EB and EL.

As far as 90's local performance cars, they were at the top of their game and only bettered by the VS GTS-R.

The E series GT's were damn good cars, I'd be proud to own one.

[Gadgetman]

Originally Posted by rancidpunx

Took nearly a year to sell all the RSpecs. There were plenty available when I bought mine 8 months after the release.

That's cause some dealers were trying to get somewhere between 10 to 20k over retail. Can happen when you're that greedy.

[Gadgetman]

I think everyone who has been having a go at no difference in power output should just relax and wait for the full specifications which Ford said will release soon. They have printed the power output for the Pursuit at 315kw but nowhere in the specs for the GT-F is power output. Watch this space. Looks like they sucked a few in already!

[graphicgoose]

Originally Posted by calais

Nothing wrong with the EB and EL.

As far as 90's local performance cars, they were at the top of their game and only bettered by the VS GTS-R.

The E series GT's were damn good cars, I'd be proud to own one.

I had a big thing for the EB and EL GT models when I was a kid. Something about them drew me in. Can't say I'd be too bummed if there was an EL GT sitting in my shed...

[nickd]

Could this model mean that Ford have a fair few FG Falcons fitting around in the yard so they released this GT-F?

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

I think everyone who has been having a go at no difference in power output should just relax and wait for the full specifications which Ford said will release soon. They have printed the power output for the Pursuit at 315kw but nowhere in the specs for the GT-F is power output. Watch this space. Looks like they sucked a few in already!

I wouldnt say sucked in, but as I said why play games, its the end of the line and this is the only good news Ford has had for ages. They naturally are not saying a thing about FH until this is done so hurry the heck up.

Less than 2 years of the Falcon and counting, if it goes the stated distance, and can someone (anyone) explain the logic of no pictures?

[XWGT]

Does the power level even matter?
My understanding is the 335 will shred the tyres at any speed currently. FPV has admitted it hits 375kw on over boost so power isn't a problem.Its all about traction and handling now.

This will probably be the fastest GT ever regardless of what sticker they put on the side of it.

[Rodge]

Can't help wondering why they never had a tinker with the F6 engine which has been making 310 kw's for the last six years. Also even if they couldn't get any more power out within their strict framework of reliability, why not have a last F6 R Spec with the better suspension and brakes ?. R&D was paid for on this model ages ago, why not have a final hurrah for this model too ?...go figure.

[Gadgetman]

Originally Posted by Polyal

I wouldnt say sucked in, but as I said why play games, its the end of the line and this is the only good news Ford has had for ages. They naturally are not saying a thing about FH until this is done so hurry the heck up.

Less than 2 years of the Falcon and counting, if it goes the stated distance, and can someone (anyone) explain the logic of no pictures?

They aren't playing games. Just giving customers the chance to place orders for the colours and car covers etc so that they do have a choice.

[stazza]

The pursuit ute is laughable. Still same power as GS and no decent wheels.

Wonder if the sedan will have different wheels, or the same boooooring ones the GT has had for ages.

[XWGT]

Originally Posted by Rodge

Can't help wondering why they never had a tinker with the F6 engine which has been making 310 kw's for the last six years. Also even if they couldn't get any more power out within their strict framework of reliability, why not have a last F6 R Spec with the better suspension and brakes ?. R&D was paid for on this model ages ago, why not have a final hurrah for this model too ?...go figure.

Perhaps it will get it last harrah in the form of the FH XR6T?

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

I think everyone who has been having a go at no difference in power output should just relax and wait for the full specifications which Ford said will release soon. They have printed the power output for the Pursuit at 315kw but nowhere in the specs for the GT-F is power output. Watch this space. Looks like they sucked a few in already!

You're wasting your breath. Haters gonna hate.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by stazza

The pursuit ute is laughable. Still same power as GS and no decent wheels.

Wonder if the sedan will have different wheels, or the same boooooring ones the GT has had for ages.

Most likely they will be the R spec wheels with different paint colour highlights on them, following FPV tradition of re-using the same wheel's over and over and over again with nothing more than different colours on them.

At least the sticker price is reasonable and not 85k or whatever others were claiming in the past.

[Rodge]

Originally Posted by XWGT

Perhaps it will get it last harrah in the form of the FH XR6T?

Yes, perhaps you're right.

[Bossxr8]

The 201X turbo will remain 270kw, the F6 engine will be dead by next month.

Ford would be reluctant to do another F6 R spec as from memory the last one didn't sell and they were still trying to clear them out long after they went on sale. It only has a tiny fraction of the appeal that an LE GT does.

Although it would have been a good bit of gear with the upgraded suapension and bigger rears, and launch control on the autos since the manuals already have it.

[v8der]

Looking forward to the running gear/power announcement and to see some pics.

Speculation can be fun, but this thread has hit it's quota of sooking.

In fact if I hear and more whinging come from your !*@# mouth I think I'll eat every *#@! chicken in this room

Sorry for the GoT reference but very fitting in this instance.

[strik9]

Originally Posted by stazza

The pursuit ute is laughable. Still same power as GS and no decent wheels.

Wonder if the sedan will have different wheels, or the same boooooring ones the GT has had for ages.

your joking right???? they will atleast paint the wheels. thats there specialty. they have had chrome ,then chrome with black accent then painted them red accents for the r-specs and grey for the 2012 onwards f6,s so my mind boggles ..... maybe viper green bling them right out.

[strik9]

Originally Posted by Rodge

Can't help wondering why they never had a tinker with the F6 engine which has been making 310 kw's for the last six years. Also even if they couldn't get any more power out within their strict framework of reliability, why not have a last F6 R Spec with the better suspension and brakes ?. R&D was paid for on this model ages ago, why not have a final hurrah for this model too ?...go figure.

so true, you have to wonder what act go,s on behind the scenes.

[barra240t]

Consider these all sold out.

I have no idea why the GT-F/Pursuit threads aren't closed already, there is nothing else to talk about really.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by barra240t

Consider these all sold out.

I have no idea why the GT-F/Pursuit threads aren't closed already, there is nothing else to talk about really.

So that is the entire allocation, gone?? In 24 hours??

[Smoke Pursuit]

Dealers yes. Not retail sales. Theres still plenty available.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by barra240t

Consider these all sold out.

I have no idea why the GT-F/Pursuit threads aren't closed already, there is nothing else to talk about really.

Thats a silly comment.

Theres still information to be released.

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Thats a silly comment.

Theres still information to be released.

Have you been in my shoes today? Have you seen emails from other stock controllers today? Not just QLD mind you. Gadgetman is a dealer too and look at his posts.

[Gadgetman]

Originally Posted by barra240t

Have you been in my shoes today? Have you seen emails from other stock controllers today? Not just QLD mind you. Gadgetman is a dealer too and look at his posts.

Its alright Barra240t, It appears there are experts on this forum that know more about what happens in our showrooms than we do. AMAZING!!!!

[strik9]

yep you two are all sold out, thats why your on the forums i suppose. nothing to do

[geckoGT]

I got to page three before all the negativity in this thread caused me to go into a state of acute depression, start listening to The Cure and want to slash my wrists.

Personally, this post sums it up for me.

Originally Posted by Sorted

Yeah I did say maybe - thanks for the Clarification

The GT F sedan has a Manufacturer’s List Pricing of $77,990

What was the Rspec's List Price?


So how can you be disappointed that FPV has not gone out with a bang?
There is no real data on the GT-F?
No Power Figures and No Photos?
All they have done is confirmed they are releasing one more GT and you and others are already posting your disappointment with no real data to back up your comments.
So the rumours still stand, what has changed? Oh that is what has changed a GT IS COMING

A lot of posts I saw on here are there are no Brembo's - GT-F has this
It needs more tyre on the rear - GT-F has this
Rspec gear should be fitted as standard to a GT - Ummm GT-F has this as well
As well as everything else as stated in the press release

So we get all the above as requested then instead of being excited about this the regulars post how disappointed they are as it won't be a 351 or it won't look good

I even saw a post where it stated it's just a sticker pack.

NO POWER FIGURES HAVE BEEN RELEASED
NO PHOTOS HAVE BEEN RELEASED

Come on get real - disappointed with no details about the complete package lol

[Pepscobra]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

Its alright Barra240t, It appears there are experts on this forum that know more about what happens in our showrooms than we do. AMAZING!!!!

You must be one of the 'special' dealers who actually knows a thing or two about the cars you are selling then...?

My salesman I'm dealing with still doesn't know much about this new GT yet. In fact, when I was in the showroom last I knew more about the features of the FPV's he had on the floor than he did.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by barra240t

Have you been in my shoes today? Have you seen emails from other stock controllers today? Not just QLD mind you. Gadgetman is a dealer too and look at his posts.

I am referring to the fact that you said the thread should be closed down?

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

EB and EL come to mind. Ford completely lost the plot dressing up Fairmont Ghias with outrageous bodykits and calling them GT.

IMO they're the two best GTs and in my top 5 Falcons:

EB GT
TS50
EL GT
XE ESP
XC Cobra

Everyone has different tastes I guess.