FPV announces 450-HP supercharged GT RSPEC
8/15/12, 10:56 AM
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FPV announces 450-HP supercharged GT RSPEC
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/15/f...rged-gt-rspec/
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) is the Australian equivalent to Ford's SVT division here in North America. Its high-performance sedan, the GT, is based on the Ford Faclon saloon. FPV has unveiled the most hardcore version of the GT yet – the FPV GT RSPEC. The machine was developed by FPV with the intent of providing track-minded consumers a competition-ready performer.
Under the hood is a supercharged 5.0-liter V8, codenamed "Miami," that puts out 455 horsepower and announces its arrival with a bold "Boss" paint scheme. Power is routed through a ZF six-speed manual transmission, sending power to the road via Dunlop Sport Maxx tires. The GT RSPEC will feature a very limited run of 350 units.
In addition to the GT sedan is a new limited edition Ute that will feature the same fire-breathing supercharged V8 and exterior treatment. Even more rare than the GT, the FPV Pursuit Ute will be limited to only 75 units.
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) is the Australian equivalent to Ford's SVT division here in North America. Its high-performance sedan, the GT, is based on the Ford Faclon saloon. FPV has unveiled the most hardcore version of the GT yet – the FPV GT RSPEC. The machine was developed by FPV with the intent of providing track-minded consumers a competition-ready performer.
Under the hood is a supercharged 5.0-liter V8, codenamed "Miami," that puts out 455 horsepower and announces its arrival with a bold "Boss" paint scheme. Power is routed through a ZF six-speed manual transmission, sending power to the road via Dunlop Sport Maxx tires. The GT RSPEC will feature a very limited run of 350 units.
In addition to the GT sedan is a new limited edition Ute that will feature the same fire-breathing supercharged V8 and exterior treatment. Even more rare than the GT, the FPV Pursuit Ute will be limited to only 75 units.
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8/15/12, 11:11 AM
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Falcon will most likely be replaced with Taurus by 2015, so Ford is trying to build as many special versions as possible before killing it off.
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http://fpv.com.au/gtrspec
Under the bonnet, the new GT RSPEC is unchanged, powered by FPV's much vaunted all-aluminium 'Miami' BOSS 335 5.0-litre supercharged engine.
"On the track the RSPEC's capabilities are just awe
Under the bonnet, the new GT RSPEC is unchanged, powered by FPV's much vaunted all-aluminium 'Miami' BOSS 335 5.0-litre supercharged engine.
"On the track the RSPEC's capabilities are just awe
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8/15/12, 10:09 PM
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I'm sure there are many out there who will like this. I'm not one of them. I don't like the look of the car, I wouldn't even consider it for a collectable. I'm sure it's amazing, it'll be much faster than my GT - it's not a mustang to me... maybe I'm old sKool...
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No doubt that it will be an awesome car on the track, but "looks reminiscent of the Mustang Boss"? Perhaps Aussies have a very vivid visual imagination, but that is stretching things a little too far!!
8/16/12, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil_Capri
Merging with thread already started in 'Ford Discussions' section, but will leave a link for today . . .
8/17/12, 01:39 AM
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This would make a great P71 replacement. Don't get me wrong, the Taurus SHO is awesome, but this is just.... sweet!
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