PepeLePew Uncle Bulgaria was gender challenged Member 208 Member For: 20y 9m 25d Gender: Male Location: Gawler Posted 06/07/07 09:52 PM Share Posted 06/07/07 09:52 PM Many said F6 Typhoon sounded G&Y, but they've been converted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YPURV4 KILL,KILL,KILL,DIE,DIE,DIE, Member 2,813 Member For: 18y 9m 10d Gender: Male Posted 07/07/07 12:08 AM Share Posted 07/07/07 12:08 AM I think it looks tuff as, that's how it should of been done in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 3m Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 07/07/07 12:54 AM Share Posted 07/07/07 12:54 AM exactly the same as the typhoon but still niceIt's just a chop I wouldn't get too excited over those images..Wonder what the fuel "economy" will be like...If I can get one to fit in my garage might just look at one come change over time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TornadoJudd Donating Members 818 Member For: 18y 11m 30d Posted 07/07/07 02:20 AM Share Posted 07/07/07 02:20 AM Im in the market for a new car right now so I hope they hurry up and put one of those bad boys out cause I for one would buy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laner Former MPS3 Driver! Donating Members 735 Member For: 17y 11m 30d Gender: Male Location: East Ballina NSW Posted 07/07/07 02:42 AM Share Posted 07/07/07 02:42 AM how good does it look, chop or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-wolf Member 897 Member For: 17y 9m 20d Gender: Male Location: ACT Posted 07/07/07 02:52 AM Share Posted 07/07/07 02:52 AM FPV's hot on-again, off-again SUV has been given the green lightAustralia's first-ever uber-SUV is just around the corner. Finally!Despite Ford's attempt to hose down expectations (more here ), Blue Oval dealers are now talking openly about the long-awaited FPV-fettled Territory. Indeed, the Carsales Network has been told dealers are gearing up for a Sydney Motor Show unveiling and the hi-po all-paw's general release later this year.FPV operator Prodrive is believed to have accelerated the 'Territory Plus' program in case sales of its F6 and V8 models slide prior to the Orion's arrival in March-April 2008. Since Ford's top Territory Turbo Ghia currently retails at $65,490, the new FPV model is expected to be priced higher than $80,000 by the time on road costs are added. This is consistent with the premium that the FPV F6 Typhoon commands over Ford's XR6 Turbo with a similar lift in specification. Likely to exceed the LTD's current $75,525 list price, it is expected to be the most expensive locally-built passenger vehicle Ford has sold Down Under.The rationale is that it will represent an almost $40,000 saving over the BMW X5 4.8i which it will closely shadow in performance.The new X5 4.8i delivers 261kW and 475Nm from its V8 engine. FPV's F6 turbo 4.0-litre six-cylinder generates 270kW and 550Nm (currently!) so expect FPV to deliver an on-paper specification that presents a compelling case for the new top end Territory.Released in July 2006, the Territory Turbo's conservative looks and specification have left plenty of room for an FPV version.Liberating the F6's extra performance in the Territory's packaging is unlikely to present too many problems, despite the fact the AWD has an 'engine-top' intercooler location. However, the significant boost in performance may have forced mechanical changes further 'downstream'.The main concern for Prodrive engineers is that an FPV Territory would more likely see heavy towing duties and extended low-speed slogging through soft surfaces (perhaps together), than FPV's sedan or ute range. For the standard Territory Turbo, a special version of the high torque ZF 6HP26 six-speed auto combines XR6 Turbo/F6 internals with the SY Territory's outer casing. This will have required further tweaking for the FPV version.As a new DSC vehicle stability program had to be specifically calibrated for the Territory Turbo's larger 18-inch wheels and all-wheel drive, it is uncertain how far FPV has been able to deviate from this wheel and drivetrain specification.Expect the FPV Territory to also feature major changes to the grille with a deeper and wider intake area, a heavily revised front fascia and a larger, more aggressive bonnet scoop. A new, more radical alloy wheel design will help lift the FPV Territory well clear of the standard models. And because there will be strong family links with FPV's F6 models, expect triangular inserts and grille mesh to make an appearance in the lower fascias front and rear -- as for the F6 Typhoon -- along with a roof spoiler and revised exhaust outlet.Although specific Territory Turbo brakes with a performance caliper design and bigger rotors were added to the Ford version, expect the AWD to feature a variation of the Brembo systems as fitted to other FPV models.The Territory Turbo's suspension was left standard apart from a small upgrade to the front springs to carry the turbocharged engine's slight weight increase. It is in this area that FPV will make the biggest advances with a firmer, more agile damper specification.Given the target market and the already luxurious Territory Ghia Turbo interior, the overall feel of the exterior and cabin will be somewhere between the sporty Typhoon and sports-luxury Force 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRIBR Yaris member Member 4,486 Member For: 18y 7m 24d Gender: Male Posted 07/07/07 08:16 AM Share Posted 07/07/07 08:16 AM that's worse than my photoshopping skills!will b a nice ride though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUMO Donating Members 476 Member For: 18y Gender: Male Location: SYDNEY Posted 07/07/07 09:28 AM Share Posted 07/07/07 09:28 AM WOW. that looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueprint Member 12 Member For: 19y 8m 15d Posted 07/07/07 04:17 PM Share Posted 07/07/07 04:17 PM I was wondering why there was so many Territory's sitting in FPV Sheds during the FPV open day.Sounds like there is going to be a lot of jealous X5 owners out there when this beast comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinpiston Member 133 Member For: 18y 8m 15d Gender: Male Location: Brisvegas Posted 09/07/07 04:21 AM Share Posted 09/07/07 04:21 AM Should be AWD only in conjunction with the TT's and TTG's.Very easy to get the 270kw they are stating.... debung, F6 snorkel and F6 tune!!!!I wonder how easy it will be to get flashed in to the normal Terry's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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