Australian International Motor Show 2011

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GT-SVP could = KPM 500

I was told to wait until the motor show before buying a SuperCharged FG GT

Guess this is what they were talking about

[Polyal]

Nah I would be shocked to say the least if any aftermarket company gets any limelight at the Ford stand at such a show.

I was going to say happy to be corrected but I wouldnt be, Ford should do their own thing.

[Auslandau]

WIll actually go this year which will be the first time in more than 15 years! THere just seems to be a few things happening in the car scene and now that they can just concentrate on a 'once a year' thing it should be well worth it.

Originally Posted by Polyal

1. LiLPG - the system deserves attention and credit, Ford has been the lone solider for ages pushing LPG, although as no one else was really offering opposition they sat on the mixer system for a while. I hope they have a massive section devoted to debugging myths and showing perhaps a chart of cost savings etc

Wierd how the attention always falls on others except for FORD ..... I think it is forgotten how important they are in terms of our car manufacturing here. I was reading the SUN Cars guide today and 2nd page was a full page on .... wait for it ..... Holden THINKING about doing a 4 cyl Commodore ..... not that FORD IS doing one but the fact that somewhere in distant the future ..... they are thinking of looking at doing a 4 cyl one day ...... I read it just to see where it was going and as far as motoring journalism goes it really made me think WTF?

Sorry that was my waffle for the day But Ford do have some good things in the pipeline that are now coming to fruition if only they can make others take notice ..... hopefully AIMS is a good springboard for things to come!

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Auslandau

Wierd how the attention always falls on others except for FORD ..... I think it is forgotten how important they are in terms of our car manufacturing here. I was reading the SUN Cars guide today and 2nd page was a full page on .... wait for it ..... Holden THINKING about doing a 4 cyl Commodore ..... not that FORD IS doing one but the fact that somewhere in distant the future ..... they are thinking of looking at doing a 4 cyl one day ...... I read it just to see where it was going and as far as motoring journalism goes it really made me think WTF?

Sorry that was my waffle for the day But Ford do have some good things in the pipeline that are now coming to fruition if only they can make others take notice ..... hopefully AIMS is a good springboard for things to come!

I honest to god cannot for the life of me understand this either...its almost like some personal battle, some ego's somewhere..or more sinister some dollars that help the cars guide et al continue. I mean that 100%.

Two weeks ago the Car Guide at at a bare minimum 80% Holden content..and as you said, rubbish that will never see the light of day. They would report the Holden CEO missing his period if they had too.

There was a two page spread on LPG..and guess what, in the ENTIRE article stretching that span the new Ford system was mentioned in one foul paragraph, sentence even. Not even a good article on the work Ford has done to date...zip.

Holdens current system got a mini article, HSV's system got the same treatment. Not one exploitative effort made to promote Fords new system...completely zero.

I just dont get it, someone has annoyed someone along the line..there is no other explanation other than $$$$.

[csv8]

Originally Posted by Windsor220

I think it was the financial crisis that killed off all the car shows. Perth had one every year too and now its stopped. Not sure about Brisbane.

Brisbanes was cancelled this year..might be back in 2012

[mik]

have`nt been for yonks , but might go to this one.

[EDManual]

Anyone been yet? What do you think? Please put up some pictures!!

[R-Design]

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...&postcount=228

[Gobes32]

That Black edition FPV is fantastic. It makes the product very "desirable" which is what you ultimately aim for with your high end models/concepts. Well done FPV.

[SEZ213]

Oh dear lord, that's beautiful! The marketing has worked - I WANT ONE!

[DABOSS]

looks just like mine does, lol. black on black..

[csv8]

And HSV release a Black Edition, too..but not black....coincidence????

[HaLLiS]

Originally Posted by DABOSS

looks just like mine does, lol. black on black..

yea not quite

[kaniSS]

Originally Posted by Boss315

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...&postcount=228

WHOOOOOLLLLYYY SHEIZEN !!!!

I'm off to the dunny.

[LANKY 1]

nuff said!

[HULK EF]

Looks awesome.. mad max-2011

[krzysiek]

Thought it opens at 6PM?

[XRtowcar]

HSV SV Black edition to be followed by SV M Power edition, SV GT-P edition and SV Scuderia.
Nice how they pay respects to other manufacturers.

[Jim Goose]

http://theage.drive.com.au/melbourne...629-1gq9o.html

2011 Melbourne motor show: FPV's black concept
July 1, 2011 - 9:31AM


FPV's FLPV concept will be on display at this year's Melbourne motor show.

No GTHO yet, but Ford’s performance division unveils concept that hints at future upgrade kits.

Black, black and more black: It’s all about the darkest colour for FPV’s first ever concept car.

The shiny black paintwork is broken up by matt black stripes and bold 20-inch black alloy wheels. Inside, too, there’s black leather seats and additional black trim – just to balance things out…

Unlike rival HSV, though, the one-off FPV – for now, at least – isn’t called the Black Edition.

Based on the FPV Falcon GT, the concept car gets a unique front bumper expected to be used on an upcoming model.

The FLPV concept hints at the sorts of styling add-ons FPV could produce in a limited edition model. FPV is also said to be considering an aftermarket-style parts division – similar to HSV’s Walkinshaw affiliation – whereby power upgrades and other goodies would be offered to those who prefer more brutal V8 performance.

“We wanted to demonstrate the possibilities, explore the future and gauge public opinion to assist us with the evolution of FPV product,” says FPV general manager Rod Barrett about what is the brand’s first concept car.

"We’ve equipped the vehicle with the GT’s ‘most ticked’ options, such as leather trim and reversing camera. That way, it’s a reflection of what our buyers are choosing and gives us a ‘real world’ basis to get people thinking.”

Under the bonnet, the 335kW 5.0-litre supercharged V8 is unchanged, although FPV is rumoured to be working on higher output “update kits” for the engine.

Then, of course, is the flagship model – the spiritual successor to the legendary GTHO – that’s also in the wings.

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by EDManual

Anyone been yet? What do you think? Please put up some pictures!!

Interested in the new ECOLPi and it's introduction at MMS as well.

[MYVYSS]

Originally Posted by XRtowcar

HSV SV Black edition to be followed by SV M Power edition, SV GT-P edition and SV Scuderia.
Nice how they pay respects to other manufacturers.

The HSV black edition is a blemish on the beautiful name of Black, if I was AMG I would be taking them to court and having them remove it...seriously its a nothing more than a crap car with a few stickers a old left over motor. So dissapointed with what they delivered. No power increase so as I said its a sticker special.....shame on you HSV Shame....

FPV only made the mistake of creating a concept car that really could go into Production, there appears to be no real creativity in that concept to be honest. Holdens more recent concepts have been Effigy and the Torana concept. FPV should make it a special run and create 50-100 of the cars to see exactly who would put the dollars up for one.

[EDManual]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/125785/2...-in-australia/

ecolpi falcon pictures!

[kocho]

They could have displayed the EcoLPI in a more flattering colour, couldn't they? It looks like Ice Mint there... say it isn't so.

[aussie muscle]

Originally Posted by csv8

And HSV release a Black Edition, too..but not black....coincidence????

i believe mercedes have been releasing a 'black edition' since 2007
it's now an AMG series
http://www.mercedes-amg.com/webspecial/sl65blackseries/

[Smoke Pursuit]

What about the XR6 Limited editions did they release them at the show too??

[MitchG]

Originally Posted by kocho

They could have displayed the EcoLPI in a more flattering colour, couldn't they? It looks like Ice Mint there... say it isn't so.

pretty sure that colour is known as "chill" as seen on the mondeos & now the new territory but yes similar to ice mint from BA

[Joe5619]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

What about the XR6 Limited editions did they release them at the show too??

They are already at dealers!! Walk past the local Ford dealer & saw one on display this week..

[Franco Cozzo]

http://www.caradvice.com.au/125480/2...tor-show-2011/

I'm quite the fan of this little Rio, 1.6L turbo diesel one in manual would be a pretty sweet affair.

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

http://www.caradvice.com.au/125480/2...tor-show-2011/

I'm quite the fan of this little Rio, 1.6L turbo diesel one in manual would be a pretty sweet affair.

Wow ... that Rio is actually not bad ... looking quite Euro there.
Kia have lifted their game recently ... I think they are really trying to take in Hyundai to get a bit of market share.

[b2tf]

Any pics of the other makes there? Not just Fords