Ford To Revive Gt 351 Badge.

[Spinning]

Spoke with a dealer today, whom stated that they ve been given a limited no, based on earlier sales of GT , and at this stage they 've been sold prior to expected delivery Sept ... He understood that they 're based on the RSpec , with 5 available colours and are expected to be asking more than the RSpec ...

It is sad that Ford didn't spend the additional money on the drive train (shaft, diff) and water intercooler and roll out the RSpec with the 430kw as developed ..

[Z2TT]

Yeah I'd never buy one it's just not like the old school limited editions that were actually unique.

I hope they make the last Gen FG's the best and make the XR8 real nice.

Edited 04/04/14 02:34 PM by Z2TT

[Dagabond]

Yeah I'd never buy one it's just not like the old school limited editions that were actually unique.

The OG's weren't considered that special back in the day (on todays scale).

Bloke at work had GT his oldman bought new that he crashed back in the late 70's, had about 1500 bucks damage and let the insurance company take it.

[FPV TRANNY]

Granted that in time these GT,s may be worth something but probably not until im an old man. I think ford should have done a bit more than just an R spec sticker special. They will probably be sitting around just like the R specs did for over a year and a half after they were released and then they where discounted to move. Unless they build only to order, which might be like the HSV 427 that didnt make it,s expected build number. Sorry ford. Looks like one last ditched effort to recoupe some money for the miami.

I,d take a GTS for that money.

[Lennox]

Yeh gts seems like it'll be far superior with all the torque vectoring and other technology

Shame cos I f*cking hate hsvs!

Edited 04/04/14 09:49 PM by Lennox

[discostig]

http://www.fpv.com.au/content/ford-celebrates-fpv-gt-sedan-limited-edition-model

MELBOURNE, 08 Apr, 2014 – Ford Australia will release a limited-edition FPV GT Sedan later this year to celebrate the iconic performance brand.

• Individually numbered new-edition GT F sedan will be limited to just 550 units
• The GT F will boast the superior handling capabilities of the acclaimed GT R-SPEC, featuring the same significantly recalibrated suspension package
• Bold and expressive GT F traces some of its visual cues to past Australian Ford GTs

Out of respect for past Australian developed Ford GTs and their racetrack honed heritage, the design and engineering team involved in the FPV project chose to opt for a simple “F” for “Final” designation for the GT sedan.

The individually numbered new-edition sedan will be limited to just 550 units (500 in Australia and 50 for New Zealand).

Alongside the GT F, a refreshed FPV ute will also be released. Ford is building 120 high-performance V8 Pursuit utes.

“Developing this FPV sedan and ute has been a project of passion, a combined effort by many dedicated and passionate Ford engineering staff and suppliers to produce a model that celebrates the FPV brand for our customers and fans,” Bob Graziano, President and CEO of Ford Australia.

“The entire team has worked tirelessly to develop a GT that will forever pay homage to the FPV brand and celebrate its iconic status among enthusiasts.”

The GT F will boast the superior handling capabilities of the acclaimed GT RSPEC, featuring the same significantly recalibrated suspension package, to deliver racetrack-inspired handling, and better traction.

Wide 9-inch rear wheels with 275/35 R19 Dunlop Sports Maxx tyres will also enhance cornering grip and acceleration from standstill, while an automatically enabled launch control feature will tailor torque delivery to ensure launch performance is optimised and drive quality uncompromised on typical road surfaces.

The FPV GT option of Brembo 6-piston front and 4 piston rear brakes will be standard on the GT F.

Visually the Ford design team, led by Nick Eterovic, Ford Australia Design Manager, has delivered a bold and expressive GT F that can trace some of its visual cues to past Australian Ford GTs. The GT F is a bold design that is technical, capable and muscular, which plays on the iconic elements that characterise FPV.

“We knew we had to celebrate an icon so some of the visual design cues can trace their heritage back to the Ford GTs of the 1970s,” Eterovic said. “There is a true sense of history and celebration with this car but we wanted to make sure that we retained the most exciting elements of the current FPV range, while modernising the design and adding fresh elements to the GT F.”

The team has developed a ‘stealth’ stripe design package that is evocative of the blacked-out highlights from Ford muscle cars of the 70s complimented by distinctive GT F badging.

The GT F will be available in five colour variants from the Ford palette, Winter White, Kinetic (blue), Silhouette (black), Octane (orange) and Smoke (dark grey).

The GT F will feature standard matte black stripes across all colours, plus a performance white option on Kinetic only and metallic gold available on Silhouette. Silver stripe options will be available on Smoke and Silhouette.

Eterovic said the designers chose a palette of body colour and stripe variations that delivered a set of very strong and targeted combinations, from bold and modern with black on white, through the tone-on-tone elegance of silver on Smoke, to a sense of history with the gold on black.

The interior ambience has been updated to emphasis richer, darker tones and more lustrous finishes appropriate for the GT F.

Specifically, Ford designers have crafted an appropriate level of exclusivity within the cabin with premium stitching and embroidery on the partial leather sports seats and highlights on the interior trim.

A high series audio and centre console, usually a premium offering of the GT E, has been included as has a new gear knob cover and dash spear while a GT F-branded build number complete the interior changes.

“The GT F is a celebration of the GT and of Ford’s history in Australia and our dedicated team have made sure this vehicle can stand proudly beside any GT products of the past – and any Ford performance vehicles in future,” Graziano said. “These passionate staff will continue to design Ford vehicles into the future as part of Ford’s 1100 strong design and engineering base in Australia.”

The new look Pursuit Ute will feature the design cues of the GT F including the unique stripe package and will be limited to just 120 units.

The Pursuit Ute will feature a GT front bar, F6 sideskirts and GT wheels and will be available in the same colour palette and stripe package options as the GT F.

As per the previous Pursuit Ute, launched alongside the GT RSPEC, the newest Pursuit will continue to carry the standard features of the GS Ute with a number of additional extras, creating exceptional value for money for customers.

Over and above the standard features of a GS Ute, the Pursuit Ute includes:

• Pursuit badging
• Build number badge
• 8-inch GT wheels with 5-spoke premium alloy wheel design
• GT front bar
• Partial Leather seats
• Climate Control
• Premium Sound
• Satellite Navigation System

The complete GT F sedan specifications will be released closer to launch. The limited-edition Pursuit Ute will continue to be powered by the impressive all-aluminium supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine, which produces 315 kW of power at 5,750 rpm and 545 Nm of torque @ 2,000 – 5,500 rpm.

Possible typo on the ute engine at the end there? 315kw supercharged 5.0???

Edited 08/04/14 04:58 AM by -SteveR-

[Rab]

Maybe not a typo - the current ute gets the 315kw donk - probably as high as they wish to go with the ute without some major re-working. Not something they'd be looking to do for a run-out of 120 units. Keeps the 8" wheels etc and isn't a GT spec ute, but a GS with extras.

Perhaps the "complete GT F sedan specifications will be released closer to launch" is the hint to a possible 351kw GT-351 monika.

[FPV TRANNY]

Its a friggin R spec with a F on the end of it. Gay Gay Gay.... Was hoping something more then that.

Edited 08/04/14 05:25 AM by FPV TRANNY

[Rab]

No mention of engine specs yet - there is still hope.

They may not have decided what they can do yet - would imagine if the 335kw was locked in they wouldn't have needed to keep the spec back.

[timetaker]

From CarAdvice site.... they said priced at $77,990.Slightly cheaper than the R spec.but will the dealers have their own prices?