40th anniversary GT - Page 4

outback_ute · 25-02-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

I think he means delete power windows, some of the audio bits and stuff like that.

I don't think Ford would go to the trouble of designing new manual window winders and door trims... they don't exist any more even on XT.

Hopefully it looks good and is a good package, and hopefully it is on display at the motor show next month - after all the it was April 67 the original car was released

broken_suave · 01-03-2007, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

I think he means delete power windows, some of the audio bits and stuff like that.

Thats precisely what I meant. I didnt mention anything about 'instrument panels', safety equipment and such, and at no point mentioned anything like carbon fibre or the like. I was suggesting something a little more mild in the way of weight reduction to what many of the 'school boys' were suggesting. Obviously it needs to maintain a level of practicality and must meet ADR restrictions.

Also I wasnt suggesting that this would be a pure race car. I understand that it is indeed merely a spiced up family car, and very few people would ever take it near a track. I just feel it is within Fords power to acheive the 'image' of a more race oriented car. Image is everything. Altering the image from the existing GT variants slightly, wouldnt be too difficult a task.

The other thing is, I think FPV needs to broaden their advertising scope. Adds would be just that little bit more tolerable if there were rumbling Ford V8's on the screen.

4Vman · 01-03-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by broken_suave

Thats precisely what I meant. I didnt mention anything about 'instrument panels', safety equipment and such, and at no point mentioned anything like carbon fibre or the like. I was suggesting something a little more mild in the way of weight reduction to what many of the 'school boys' were suggesting. Obviously it needs to maintain a level of practicality and must meet ADR restrictions.

Also I wasnt suggesting that this would be a pure race car. I understand that it is indeed merely a spiced up family car, and very few people would ever take it near a track. I just feel it is within Fords power to acheive the 'image' of a more race oriented car. Image is everything. Altering the image from the existing GT variants slightly, wouldnt be too difficult a task.

The other thing is, I think FPV needs to broaden their advertising scope. Adds would be just that little bit more tolerable if there were rumbling Ford V8's on the screen.

Ford build passenger vehicles, in a market that's ultra competitive for "bells and whistles".. who in all honesty would buy a high priced manual window, non aircon poverty pack car? Look at the AMG and M series cars, they are all the high performance cars that have high levels of luxury appointment too.
People want comfort and refinement, not a stripped out racer that cant be driven on days over 24'C or on roads with even the slightest undulation that would shake your teeth out.
I think Ford learnt their lessons with the early HO's: that didnt sell all that well and were sold at a loss because they cost a fortune to make. They maybe expensive icons now, but Ford don't see a cent of the prices fetched by Phase 3's do they.... So i doubt they give a hoot about its "collectability" down the track.

JAYBA · 01-03-2007, 11:15 AM

seeing as tho every ones putting in their 2c

i think it would be nice to have something similar
to the hsv clubsport dts

maybe very light weight limited style wheels
better rubber
a slight increase in kw 305kw(maybe made with better headers,
free'r flowing exhaust and tickle with engine management)
badging and possibly limited stripe package

base it on GT not gtp
and add $5-6000 to the sell price

not unrealistic but enough to warrant the badges

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 11:43 AM

Just had a release from FPV. 200 to be built. Black with gold stripes. a R-spec suspension set up. bigger oil cooler for gearbox. and a mp3 aux attatchment. different 19' wheels with a black accent. thats all folks. pricing out tomorrow.
pity. wanted more ooomph myself.

**Polyal** · 01-03-2007, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by henry_ford

Just had a release from FPV. 200 to be built. Black with gold stripes. a R-spec suspension set up. bigger oil cooler for gearbox. and a mp3 aux attatchment. different 19' wheels with a black accent. thats all folks. pricing out tomorrow.
pity. wanted more ooomph myself.

/waits for everyman and his dog to complain.

I dont understand why everyone expects so much. The majority of us (freaks) go get the exhaust etc done straight away anyway, so it doesn't matter how much power it has because for most it wont be enough for their ego.

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 11:56 AM

the only cool thing about this Ltd Ed is the stipes are thru the middle of the car not just the sides. it will cert look different.

**Polyal** · 01-03-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by henry_ford

the only cool thing about this Ltd Ed is the stipes are thru the middle of the car not just the sides. it will cert look different.

Im tipping there are no pics?

I wonder if the stripe package is optional.

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 12:06 PM

pics in 10 min

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 12:23 PM

hope this picture works

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 12:24 PM

Hey it did cool. hope that helps.

**Polyal** · 01-03-2007, 12:25 PM

Not bad....

I saw the GT40 and I was a bit dumbstruck, since when did a falcon go to Le Manns..LOL

Would like to see a full shot of it.

xwgasaxe · 01-03-2007, 12:34 PM

How about a Craig Lowndes 2006 V8 supercar Championship winning model complete with air bags in the rear bumper!!

T3ts50 · 01-03-2007, 12:35 PM

Very nice. I had a feeling that it would have a stripes down the middle.

FPV8U · 01-03-2007, 12:43 PM

Love the looks of it, can't wait to hear what the R-Spec suspention includes.

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 01:02 PM

rear shot of gt. 40th ltd ed

billsta · 01-03-2007, 01:05 PM

Mate, keep the info and pics coming, your a legend! Any ideas as when it will be available. I was looking to buy a black bf gt but I think I will be waiting for this beast to come out.

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 01:08 PM

R speck suspension "Is a advanced level of suspension tune , allowing customers to fully expoloit the potential of the GT 40th Anniversary in track days and club sprint events. It will also feature a higher capacity oil coller on Automatic transmision models, which increases the efficiency of the transmission cooling system under the extreme conditions and temperatures often experienced on race tracks"
All a bit wishy washy isnt it. i think that means it is as firm as hell.

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 01:09 PM

i have 2 to sell. i ssume one is a manual and one is a auto.

DirtyHarry · 01-03-2007, 01:10 PM

Looks horn. Needs a blower.

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 01:11 PM

who wants one?

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 01:11 PM

credit card deposits are ok... chuckle.

CSV_LS1 · 01-03-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by henry_ford

R speck suspension "Is a advanced level of suspension tune , allowing customers to fully expoloit the potential of the GT 40th Anniversary in track days and club sprint events. It will also feature a higher capacity oil coller on Automatic transmision models, which increases the efficiency of the transmission cooling system under the extreme conditions and temperatures often experienced on race tracks"
All a bit wishy washy isnt it. i think that means it is as firm as hell.

And warranty will be void once it touches a track:ticking:

billsta · 01-03-2007, 01:12 PM

I'll have one in auto. When's FPV taking orders.

FPV · 01-03-2007, 01:12 PM

I have to admit this is a good package. Sure it doesn't have a power increase it should have, but at least it has a unique track suspension set-up, kinda ties to racing heritage, so ill give the thumbs up to FPV for this one.

**Polyal** · 01-03-2007, 01:13 PM

Trans pack is for the ZF's as apparently after some hot laps they yell no more.

Im also surprised that its only black, how cool would the reverse of the colours be, like the original XR GT.

Poetic Justice · 01-03-2007, 01:13 PM

Hmm... FPV providing a car that they are happy for you to take to the track? I thought that was an FPV nono!

Im gathering no power upgrades? Just suspension, stripes and rims?

**Polyal** · 01-03-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

And warranty will be void once it touches a track:ticking:

Then dont kill it on the track, or if you do, dont claim it straight away?

henry_ford · 01-03-2007, 01:15 PM

will be launched tomorrow. FPV website will show information from tomorrow morning. pricing will also be announced tomorrow. the tip is it wont be any more than a normal one. at least not much more.
I can take orders at any time.

**Polyal** · 01-03-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blackout

Hmm... FPV providing a car that they are happy for you to take to the track? I thought that was an FPV nono!

Im gathering no power upgrades? Just suspension, stripes and rims?

Many many other expensive manufacturers only offer suspension and maybe shift changes to limited editions, Maseratti comes to mind.

As for the track, thats another topic, but I dont think FPV is alone with the no track no warranty thing.

Which makes sense, why should they cover you, unless it is obviously a mechanical failure on a low kay car. Although your a bit of a nut taking any new car onto a track until it has atleast had time to be run in.