FPV Reveals Concept Car - Page 3

Buntz · 01-07-2011, 11:55 PM

I'm glad things are working out for Ford as regards the new V8. Just goes to show that even if it's getting more and more costly to run a car... make a sweet V8, and people will buy it.

Boss. I reckon you're gonna be seeing more and more V8's soon.

FPV · 02-07-2011, 12:16 AM

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/melbo...701-1gun1.html

Things are looking good for Ford/FPV, the XR8 return is an 'if', but the response to the FPV concept looks to be positive so hopefully we will see it sometime this year.

imugli · 02-07-2011, 02:15 AM

FPVs numbers, while great news, have to be looked upon with some scepticism, surely...

It's the only place you can go if you want a Ford V8. I'd be surprised if they reduced...

dags41v · 02-07-2011, 07:23 AM

Mmmmmmmm

BA-Fan · 02-07-2011, 08:18 AM

Are the vents in place for a final upcoming Intercooled version - GTHO???

Does any one remember these spy shots some 6 months ago with the front all camoflauged?

GT-E · 02-07-2011, 08:42 AM

I like the look of it, but FPV have not really "extended" themselves on this one. Aside from a minor restyling of the front bar and soame aftermarket wheels, it is just a black GT.
All credit fro trying, but they should have gone overboard in this car as "concept" cars are always over the top, this one is only slightly modified.
While this might impress people in the looks department (it does look hot) it is typical of FPV in delivering all show and no go. This "concept" should be pumping out 400+kw out the rears as a minimum.

**Polyal** · 02-07-2011, 08:49 AM

I agree but in the realms of reality FPV will never really have the cash to do an all out concept....which to be honest would be a waste of time anyway.

Ford are the ones that need to carry that burden.

I think they could/should have possibly done the interior, maybe some kind of half cage and racing seats, give it a hardcore edge. Since its never going to hit the road then theres no harm done.

Bang for buck they have done well, because it wouldnt have taken long to think it up and deliver.

DRIFT6, that cut up FPV Terry (not F6X) and the Galaxie Fairlane (IIRC?) were all better attempts at a concept but this has people talking so job done really.

Lukeyson · 02-07-2011, 08:56 AM

main things i like, the revised front bar/air ducts at front (was never fan of 'coon eyes) gives the whole front a great road presence that was missing, and revised stripe. I am not a fan of the rims though

landau460 · 02-07-2011, 09:30 AM

i agree not much of a concept car but so so hot. I want one please santa.
I dont want the bike anymore.

HULK EF · 02-07-2011, 09:59 AM

i dont care for the whole concept debate.. except for that as not being so wild for a concept car mean more chance of looking exactly what it looked like in concept form.. rather than being dulled down as usual.

FG XR · 02-07-2011, 10:25 AM

Love it! Should have created a storm at the motor show and badges it gtho and keep power figures etc a secret. Magazines would be going nuts for months. Don't have to build it. Just create excitement.

Cabbage · 02-07-2011, 10:28 AM

Sticker pack or not that thing look good, damn good!

ROBBO1981 · 02-07-2011, 10:30 AM

i like it id buy one given the chance

BLKWDW · 02-07-2011, 11:31 AM

I am a die hard holden fan and on pure looks factor give me the fpv over the hsv anyday of the week.

roberts · 02-07-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BLKWDW

I am a die hard holden fan and on pure looks factor give me the fpv over the hsv anyday of the week.

the day time leds on that holden look so fri rice

FG XR · 02-07-2011, 12:29 PM

I fail to see why hsv called it black edition when the damn thing isn't even black! Besides the grill.... Must have run out of ideas.

BLKWDW · 02-07-2011, 12:31 PM

Its has black wheels which would be my guess.

CADSKY · 02-07-2011, 12:37 PM

where can i get my hands on a set of those rims!

vztrt · 02-07-2011, 03:38 PM

I want to see/know more of this car. Looks the goods outside. The main gripe by people on the suspension might have been fixed.

Now I wanna see performance stats and what the interior is like.

This car wouls have good road presence.

GT014 · 02-07-2011, 04:13 PM

Why aren't they showing the inside of it ????????

**TUF_302** · 02-07-2011, 04:48 PM

Not sure it qualifies as a Concept, but its a huge win thats for sure!!!

roberts · 02-07-2011, 05:04 PM

I was hoping to see a coupe, one day one day. Looks tough cant wait till some of those wheels turn up on the used market would look sweet on my au.

FPVF6X201 · 02-07-2011, 11:28 PM

Hardly a concept. A stickered GT with some showy brakes and wheels. Looks nice enough, but not a concept in my view.

P6LTD351 · 02-07-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FPVwannabe

Hardly a concept. A stickered GT with some showy brakes and wheels. Looks nice enough, but not a concept in my view.

Yeah but why should Ford/FPV waste money on a traditional 'concept'. Concepts are actually that: they hardly ever make it to production. At least this thing looks like it will make it in to production. I'm still trying to work out the point of concept cars like Holden's Effigy (sp). Use that money to make better production cars - not pie in the sky, ego stroking, pointless metal.

Buntz · 03-07-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eb2monty

Yeah but why should Ford/FPV waste money on a traditional 'concept'. Concepts are actually that: they hardly ever make it to production. At least this thing looks like it will make it in to production. I'm still trying to work out the point of concept cars like Holden's Effigy (sp). Use that money to make better production cars - not pie in the sky, ego stroking, pointless metal.

Exactly. It's showing off styling cues, and product updates that FPV is looking to change.

I'd like to see a bit more though.

JBomb3000 · 03-07-2011, 11:03 PM

If the did a limited run of these say 250 - 300 i reckon they would sell like hot cakes.

HULK EF · 03-07-2011, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FPVwannabe

Hardly a concept. A stickered GT with some showy brakes and wheels. Looks nice enough, but not a concept in my view.

does it realy matter?
especialy in not being so wild with big blingy rims and impossible panel details??
-Means atleast this "CONCEPT" will have more chance of being faithfull to what we areactualy looking and drooling over rather than a majorly dulled down version like usual.

**SSD-85** · 02-07-2011, 11:35 PM

I just had a brainwave & reckon that raised white lettering on the tyres would look awesome

Bossxr8 · 03-07-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty85

I just had a brainwave & reckon that raised white lettering on the tyres would look awesome

Do you think mullets and acid wash jeans look cool too

Lotte · 03-07-2011, 12:06 AM

Good thing I graduate, by the time this beast hits the floor (IF it hits th floor), I might have a decent downpayment saved for a house I can use for this instead. lol.