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04-06-2006, 11:49 AM
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Bear with a sore head
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http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=115578
I never realised how much this thing weighed. It's very close to what an FPV GT weighs. In fact, I think the convertible is actually slightly heavier if my calculations are correct! But anyway, this car should give a good guide as to how a 370kw blown BOSS would go. I would love to see this donk slot under a Falcon bonnet at some stage. |
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04-06-2006, 12:05 PM
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Aussie_Geo
Join Date: Jul 2005
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yum yum.... something like that could tempt me back to a V8
 : I can only imagine what it would cost to get one here  : Peter
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04-06-2006, 01:55 PM
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Ford Power, in a Merc?
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Damn they're hot!!
Come on lotto.. it's my turn! |
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04-06-2006, 02:56 PM
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Peter Car
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: geelong
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SVT even designed it to fit the Falcon with the supercharger lower than the Boss inlet manifold and an intake on the same side as ours. God bless them, makes installation easier for FPV.
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04-06-2006, 03:28 PM
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I used to have a nice car
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1778kg for the coupe.
1833kg for the convertible. |
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04-06-2006, 03:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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04-06-2006, 04:36 PM
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V8 Rock'n'Roll....
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04-06-2006, 06:01 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i'd like to see the times around a track before i get excited.
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04-06-2006, 06:09 PM
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Pimp Daddy Pimp Pimp
Join Date: Jun 2005
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wow thats nice. But the front grill needs a bit extra in it. Something so its not as big of clear space.
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04-06-2006, 06:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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So far times from the US are 12.6@116mph and 12.9@112mph from a pre-production GT500 by two magazines.
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04-06-2006, 06:54 PM
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Resident Nyctophobic!!
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bloody ugly IMO.
good concept. Too dang heavy. BUT i like it lol |
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04-06-2006, 07:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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04-06-2006, 07:46 PM
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Bear with a sore head
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04-06-2006, 09:34 PM
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owning V8=having no $$$
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But I like it? ......Make up your mind mate!!...I love the new Stang, no question about it, If I had the $$$ Id have one today!!
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04-06-2006, 10:07 PM
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Doesn’t do it for me. Just a big ugly yank tank. You’d need 500 hp just to push the high ugly nose through the air.
Think about how a two door GT-P would look like (if they ever made one), compared to this?
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04-06-2006, 10:18 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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Location: TAS
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Yeah I agree, but think its FUGLY.
It just looks sad. Overall its not to bad but Ford really need to grow some balls and design something fresh. The camaro on the other hand looks hot.
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04-06-2006, 10:58 PM
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Peter Car
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04-06-2006, 11:12 PM
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love the quad cams
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$42k UA is around $58 Aussi as far as exchange rates go. As straight dollars go I would buy one before the GT
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05-06-2006, 12:30 AM
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Location: Hobart
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56 front, 44 rear weight distribution. very nose heavy.
What do the DOHC 5.4L Falcons run weight distribution wise? |
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05-06-2006, 12:47 AM
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LPG > You
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Hmm. Interesting. The car looks great. But it's no faster then the 4.6 Supercharged '03 Cobra. I guess being 200lbs heavier would have something to do with that...
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05-06-2006, 02:27 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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With decent sized wheels they look good.
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05-06-2006, 07:08 PM
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Bear with a sore head
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I still want to see this engine in an FPV. I wonder how much extra the engine weighs over a BOSS? |
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