Just as is the case with Holden, Ford is woven into the fabric of Australia’s automotive atmosphere – the local arm did build cars here for 91 years after all. The Falcon and other models assembled at Ford’s Campbellfield, Victoria, became enthusiast mainstays, winning races and hearts across the nation. […]
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2012 FPV GT RSPEC review (video)
The 2012 FPV GT RSPEC is the most powerful car ever made in Australia. With 335kW and 570Nm available, launch control, serious suspension tweaks, and wider rear rubber, you just know this thing means business. 2012 FPV GT RSPEC – PROS AND CONS PROS: Brutal engine performance – the most […]
2012 FPV GT-P MKII review (video)
Meet one of FPV’s hottest rides, the 2012 FPV GT-P MKII. It comes with a tyre-smoking 335kW supercharged V8 that is definitely not for the fainthearted. The only thing that stands between the GT-P and a sub 5.0-second 0-100km/h time is its grunt-to-tyre ratio. 2012 FPV GT-P MKII – PROS […]
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) sold to Ford Australia
So it seems rumours from earlier this year were true, Ford Australia is purchasing Ford Performance Vehicles. Ford and current FPV owner Prodrive signed a Memorandum of Understanding earlier today. The deal will see Prodrive hand over its 51 per cent share of FPV – the other 49 per cent […]
FPV GT limited edition ‘Panther’ to be revealed next week
FPV has released a teaser image of the new FPV GT limited edition onto its Facebook page. The new model will be revealed next week, and is expected to be the ‘Panther’ model that was rumoured last month. No other details of the new car have been revealed at this […]
Rumour: FPV to be sold back to Ford, brand phased out
Strictly according to rumours, Prodrive is apparently set to sell off its share of FPV to Ford, with production of FPV models at the Glenbarry facilities set to end as soon as July 1. PerformanceDrive spoke with FPV media manager Vicky DeGeorge to get to the bottom of, what would […]
2012 FPV GT FG MKII review (video)
Since the GT nameplate was introduced back in 1967, we’ve seen quite a few interesting expressions of the famous Ford. The latest 2012 FPV GT FG MKII version is the most powerful yet. With a 335kW supercharged V8 under the bonnet, it’s easily capable of sending the speedometre into a […]
2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range prices announced
FPV has released prices for the new 2012 Ford FPV FG MkII range. All models will feature a new touch-screen 8.0-inch Interior Command Centre (ICC) infotainment interface, some exterior styling tweaks, and a no-cost optional six-speed automatic transmission. Kicking off the range will be the new 2012 Ford FPV FG […]