40th anniversary GT and R-spec option

McobraR · 01-03-2007, 07:30 PM

Looks like there IS a 40th anniversary GT. And an R-spec option too.
Tho, looks like there wont be any power upgrades

http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car...w/2398363.aspx

ED Classic · 01-03-2007, 07:45 PM

Looks excellent and like the odd one Ive seen customized already, but if there is no power upgrade on this then there almost wont be one untill Orion. Looks like they will go down the path of new names instead like this, Force 6 and Force 8 all with just mild visual changes.

**Fordman1** · 01-03-2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by McobraR

Looks like there IS a 40th anniversary GT. And an R-spec option too.
Tho, looks like there wont be any power upgrades

http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car...w/2398363.aspx

My first impression is that the stripes look really good. I wonder what the interior is like.

gthofan · 01-03-2007, 07:48 PM

just another dissapointment. stripes, and other cosmetics, shame, ford. shame.

cArSiK · 01-03-2007, 07:48 PM

It does look fantastic, but for such a momentus occasion I would have thought more than afew suspension cahnges, gold stripes and an oil cooler would have been in order.

The Monty · 01-03-2007, 07:52 PM

Looks superb. I recon it is as mean looking as well ever see from Ford.

FPV8U · 01-03-2007, 07:52 PM

Good to see they are focusing on suspention, but im disapointed thats it's no more than a shock upgrade really...

I do like it though, stripe package looks good.

nb_351 · 01-03-2007, 07:53 PM

that is a top looking car imo...
looks like the hertz gt shelbys...
that photo with the xr is tops... all new wallpaper...
they are playing it smart though with the people in power in regards to power increase (or lack of) lol...

CSV_LS1 · 01-03-2007, 07:58 PM

Would be nice to chuck the new cooler on my phoon.

ED Classic · 01-03-2007, 07:59 PM

Atleast now there some official info this thread wont be deleted by Forum Gastapo ;) Good find McobraR

Let the conversations begin

CSV_LS1 · 01-03-2007, 08:01 PM

Just reading the article. They decided not to use the redesigned super roo logo on this car so they can use it on a future model.

Eaturbo · 01-03-2007, 08:02 PM

Disgrace, It should have at least had the 6 piston brakes and brembo rears, Maybe a different diff ratio and 10kw power increase. You could get 10kw with a K&N and Helix, 300kw GT. Why do they persisit with these let downs. So basically you get at GT that will just ride like a pig and create dash rattles from its way to stiff suspension that 90% of cars will never see a track

Orbit · 01-03-2007, 08:03 PM

stipe package looks really really good.

Kryton · 01-03-2007, 08:03 PM

hopefully its going to be a manual only car. i mean it is sposed to be special after all.

elgt146 · 01-03-2007, 08:04 PM

The car looks good............but

This is just another poor effort by Ford when they had an opportunity to produce a worthwhile vehicle.
I myself having owned a 30th Anniversary GT can see Ford still have not learnt their lesson and listened to what perspective buyers want.

In limited numbers despite the costs customers are going to pay the bigger dollars for something that is going to perform well and make them the big boy on the block.

My guess is, it will be as quick as a GTP if not slower in a straight line just as the EL GT was.

Wake up Ford......... You are missing opportunity after opportunity to get your product level with Holden/HSV because at the moment you are behind again.

WizBang · 01-03-2007, 08:07 PM

Oh no why did this have to come up just when I was about to buy other house ,oh well I might get the car and not worry about a house .When are they coming out ?

Allen · 01-03-2007, 08:12 PM

Im over it already... wow new stripes... great work FPV...

Orion better be a knockout... this is getting old very quickly...

335JET · 01-03-2007, 08:13 PM

looks fantastic, but i think they could have used this car as a sneak peak for what we are in for with orion.
like ford did with the T3.
and yes this car should only be made in manual only, in fact all FPV's should be manual.

ED Classic · 01-03-2007, 08:16 PM

Wonder if that cooler will fit on a 4 Auto XR6T/boss

FPV8U · 01-03-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

Just reading the article. They decided not to use the redesigned super roo logo on this car so they can use it on a future model.

Let the Rumors begin...

V10 anybody... :monkes:

FPV8U · 01-03-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS 4LTR

looks fantastic, but i think they could have used this car as a sneak peak for what we are in for with orion.
like ford did with the T3.

In what way is a T3 a prelude to a BA XR8/GT?

Bucket · 01-03-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CSV_LS1

Just reading the article. They decided not to use the redesigned super roo logo on this car so they can use it on a future model.

They say it's been held for a future model...Its a matter of when, not if

Orion GT-HO Here we come!!!

As to what it has under the bonnet is anyone's guess

ED Classic · 01-03-2007, 08:27 PM

Yeah Its not as if they said its 290kw or an unworked 5.4, Maybe still 33.3% hope

**Fordman1** · 01-03-2007, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ED Classic

Yeah Its not as if they said its 290kw or an unworked 5.4, Maybe still 33.3% hope

I guess we find out tomorrow don't we ?

ED Classic · 01-03-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Barraxr8

I guess we find out tomorrow don't we ?

Bring it on ;)

DEVL-XR · 01-03-2007, 08:36 PM

Looks good but come on FPV, do something different. Look at the EB and EL GT's...completely different to any other Falcon at that time, especially the EL GT with the 'Darth Vader' grille. Couldnt they at least put flares on it that tie in with the rest of the bodykit!

As for engine upgrades, a company that big should be able to boost power up pretty easily without it costing too much.

335JET · 01-03-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

In what way is a T3 a prelude to a BA XR8/GT?

The T3 motors for the first time were fully hand assembled, including motor builder signiture just like BA/F GT's.

what they could have done this time is use the orion motor and use a colour that will be available when the orion comes. Like when the T3 came out with Blueprint.

ED Classic · 01-03-2007, 08:56 PM

probably a topic for another thread but throw Brembos in too and a bigger than 5litre engine if you want to be really general

**Bluehoon** · 01-03-2007, 09:08 PM

The difference between this and a GT is???

Some kings, koni's, whiteline bars, and some stripes geez, we're drawing out the originality and creative big guns here... It's hardly anything flash nor original.

Infact they have to rehash of glory days as it's the only marketing concept one can pull.. You cannot compare not market against an icon for which records stood for over 10 years.

What about the GT500 motor from US? Euro 4 emissions legal with over 500RWHP. All totally legal. It's goes into stangs and registered in calofornia - toughest emissions laws in US.... Now there would be a GT worthwhile...

CSV_LS1 · 01-03-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

As to what it has under the bonnet is anyone's guess

A new engine bay stripe package?