Ford Is In Trouble- 400+kw Supercharged GTS-R At Melbourne Motor Show

CSV_LS1 · 07-02-2008, 12:20 PM

Taken from *MADLS1* at LS1 forums.

From Motor Magazine. Who knows if it's true. But if it is then ford will probably take a back seat in publicity.

tex · 07-02-2008, 12:22 PM

Who cares ?

Its as butt ugly as the very first GTSR, and this one will go down in history as the most expensive Bogan mobile in history.

RG · 07-02-2008, 12:26 PM

I wonder how close to production this one will make it before the accountant kill it. Just another limited run that will most likely never happen.

CSV_LS1 · 07-02-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tex

Who cares ?

Its as butt ugly as the very first GTSR, and this one will go down in history as the most expensive Bogan mobile in history.

It's just a photoshop from Motor's point of view considering what the VS GTS-R looked like.. Might be a little more tasteful than these pics.
If this is true i can see it getting a limited run in the states/Middle East and the UK also.

ltd · 07-02-2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tex

Who cares ?

Its as butt ugly as the very first GTSR, and this one will go down in history as the most expensive Bogan mobile in history.

Agree 100 percent.

What's the cost of this thing? 120 grand for a commodore?

**Polyal** · 07-02-2008, 12:31 PM

Ah and here I was thinking they would have a 7.0 SC by now; slackers.

Pinkbits · 07-02-2008, 12:32 PM

Probably another Bathurst 12 hour PRODUCTION special.
BF front bar looks good though!

irlewy86 · 07-02-2008, 12:43 PM

HSV GTSR..... $125,000
HSV Team shirt..... $65
Tank of Fuel....$75
Being cornered by a 17 year old bogan with 2 kids and no teeth telling you how much she loves HSV's..... Priceless

ClevlndStemer · 07-02-2008, 12:43 PM

it may be ugly (from the 'chops) but at least HSV are doing something.

SPK-250 · 07-02-2008, 12:48 PM

I'd rather the 426kw Audi anyday!

RAPTOR_XR8 · 07-02-2008, 01:06 PM

Meh it wont happen, cost too much wont be able to make enough to make money back and were in Australia would such a vehicle be able to live and do what it was designed for ? HYPE HYPE bloody MOTOR thats all there good for.

CSV_LS1 · 07-02-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RAPTOR_XR8

Meh it wont happen, cost too much wont be able to make enough to make money back and were in Australia would such a vehicle be able to live and do what it was designed for ? HYPE HYPE bloody MOTOR thats all there good for.

This will probably be the best and only time for this car to be put into production. It could find overseas markets over the few years before the strict new fuel efficient and emission laws of the future kick in limiting overseas sales. A true Aussie Muscle car. Probably have FPV get off their backside sooner than later to develop the GT-HO.

McobraR · 07-02-2008, 01:18 PM

Is that a Ford power buldge i see?

WAR40T · 07-02-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by McobraR

Is that a Ford power buldge i see?

yes and a DJR320 style engine cover glued to the bonnet. every month theres a new model commodore on the cover. wonder what next issue will bring.....VE wagon?...

flappist · 07-02-2008, 01:20 PM

The sky is falling, the sky is falling........

Marketing departments often leak "fabricated" information just before the release of a rival product to create fear uncertanty and doubt in the ranks of the paranoid and insecure.

They were going to launch a 700kw 6 second 400m GTSR-CO (children overboard) model but apparantly it has been done before.

Now put your dummies back in and get on with your homework........

StealthAu · 07-02-2008, 01:20 PM

Yeah, there is definitely no signs of one eyed ford fans here, a 400+rwkw blown 8, what was holden thinking?

CSV_LS1 · 07-02-2008, 01:30 PM

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Yeah, there is definitely no signs of one eyed ford fans here, a 400+rwkw blown 8, what was holden thinking?

I don't see it :hihi:

flappist · 07-02-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

I don't see it :hihi:

Classic .....

MRJUCY · 07-02-2008, 01:25 PM

I can't see it becoming a production reality in those specs for HSV but Walkinshaw Performance or whatever they're called could well offer an aftermarket package.

FlipXW · 07-02-2008, 02:09 PM

I wish Ford would do something like this

: . If it is true, full credit to Holden. Atleast they are thinking. So what if your average fan can't afford it, the point is if they make it it just going to put Holden's image much further ahead again. Especially in the eyes of young people <25. If this were a write up about a new GTHO we would all be saying, 'brilliant, i cant wait, this car will kill Holden, etc'.

ED Classic · 07-02-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilXR8

I wish Ford would do something like this

: . If it is true, full credit to Holden. Atleast they are thinking. So what if your average fan can't afford it, the point is if they make it it just going to put Holden's image much further ahead again. Especially in the eyes of young people <25. If this were a write up about a new GTHO we would all be saying, 'brilliant, i cant wait, this car will kill Holden, etc'.

Exactly.. and thats about all we ever do is read about what FPV might do one day..And everyone thought a 350kw GTHO was going to be king of the road, and do we know how serious it is to produce a car with that much power blah blah, and yet again HSV stomps on Ford by proving (yet again) action is louder than words and today is better than tomorrow. Kind of like my footy team they are always going to win the flag next year but never this year....

Credit where credits due..good on HSV...They will be producing a GTS-R dont worry about that

crYnOid · 07-02-2008, 02:43 PM

It wont be the LS9 in the HSVs. GM are giving Holden their own HiPo engine called the LS8. This will use a smaller supercharger/intercooler than the LS9 and therefore less power. Expect 500-525hp. It is a drop in engine and the only fiddling to be done would be to hood clearance.

XR6_190 · 07-02-2008, 02:37 PM

Yeah I think Ford are in about as much trouble with this one as they were with the 427 Monaro.

Seriously though, if this does ever get released, I can't see ford matching it, not at least until they get the new V8 in 2 years time.

atec77 · 07-02-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

Taken from *MADLS1* at LS1 forums.

From Motor Magazine. Who knows if it's true. But if it is then ford will probably take a back seat in publicity.

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SImple answer is
I and anyone with common sense wouldn't buy one at that price , there are far better buys and it is sooo ugly.. an older muscle car has the tags of good buy more fun great performance and will appreciate forever...
Hands up those who would blow 100+k on that thing ?

Shaggzy · 07-02-2008, 03:04 PM

Looks pretty much like a falcon badged as a holden with the front bar and the power bulge with the dj style engine cover

Wally · 07-02-2008, 07:27 PM

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Who cares ?

Its as butt ugly as the very first GTSR, and this one will go down in history as the most expensive Bogan mobile in history.

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Is that a Ford power buldge i see?

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Looks pretty much like a falcon badged as a holden with the front bar and the power bulge with the dj style engine cover

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Almost an exact clone of a DJR Falcon right there. I would be ****ed off if HSV brought out a model with the same bonnet as the Falcon as pictured here.

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Fordoldie · 08-02-2008, 11:25 AM

There is nothing Ford about that picture. The bulge features the same cut-out as Corvette who clearly dont copy a Falcon.

All this talk about being able to match it in power may be true but if you had the money to buy one of these (should it be real) you could easily spend a few more dollars to make it even faster again. Why, I dont know.. but the same applies to ANY performance based car

xwgasaxe · 07-02-2008, 03:10 PM

Fear not the "New GTHO V10 S/C will smash everything" as Motor will report next month.

DABOSS · 07-02-2008, 03:32 PM

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Fear not the "New GTHO V10 S/C will smash everything" as Motor will report next month.

This may be true , It's been talked about for a long time now from inside Ford, V10 dunno if it's the GTHO but there will be a model that will be using the V10 modular engine, But we will see what happens, Hopefully it's true , as V10 wound be fantastic , not to mention the cost saving over say an Aston.

XRQTOR · 07-02-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DABOSS

This may be true , It's been talked about for a long time now from inside Ford, V10 dunno if it's the GTHO but there will be a model that will be using the V10 modular engine, But we will see what happens, Hopefully it's true , as V10 wound be fantastic , not to mention the cost saving over say an Aston.

The ford v-1o is a nugget at best. Ford walked away from the engine and moved into the Turbo disel idea already so i wouldnt expect to see ford au use it unless they are really scrapping the bottem of the barrel.