FPV customers rush dealers for Limited-Edition GT F Sedan

[zak88]

Originally Posted by wildrider

F is for final

F just means final of the GT-F. Not final of all GT.

[40RDT]

Originally Posted by mcnews

So HO was a silly suffix to the precious GT badge too was it?

I see your point but adding a "F" for Final is kinda lame imo

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by zak88

Ford only said there is a limited run of the GT-F. If Ford make some money out of the limited run GT-F. Don't be surprised if there is another Limited run of GT Cobra.

I'd be surprised, because it won't happen.

Model volume for all FGII is locked in, including GT.

GT-F is it, there 'ain't no more' !!

[XD 351 Ute]

Originally Posted by GSPSI

So everyone that ran to their nearest dealer to finalise a deposit on what they think is the last GT and a peice of history may not be!
That would be stupid if they brought out more. Defeats the purpose of calling it GT-"F" in the first place.
My opinion though.. It will be the last GT.

It IS the last run of factory V8 Utes too...

Ed

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by Rodge

People getting all hung-up on a badge or two.
...

Of course 'GT' means alot to some ...... more so than others apparently but I wanted a GT for years, waited for the right GT and now have a GT. There are also clubs I can join because I have a GT, can drive with other GT's and talk GT's with other GT owners. I like my GT and 1 reason is because it is a GT, has a gadge to prove it and does everything for me that a GT should.

Nothing wrong with that?

...... and nope. Haven't got it in writing that there will not be an FH GT but have been convincingly told.

As said above ...... imagine the egg on face if another one came out? Would it be the FH GT FF?

If they want to move stock at the end, could imagine a 300 Cobra run? But would be amazed if they did. FH will come, will sell well quickly and most unfortunately, after a short marketing exercise will pitter away with marketing then being directed to Mustangs and the Falcon replacement, the second the original numbers are sold.

I too would like to see the name 'Falcon' on the bum of the GT-F, the XT dropped from the bum of the FH 'Falcon' and 'Falcon' also on the bum of the XR models.

[commonrails]

Will ford just let the last falcon FH just fade away and/or be in the shadow of the FG FPV GT-F? IMHO they will not and that's why they have been illusive (as many have said) in the fact of saying "IT IS THE LAST GT" who knows it may be an XR-GT, XR-F or even perhaps Fairmont GT.

[Pete's FPV]

Not that I'm any Pro in saying this but I know a couple of the boys well enough at our local Ford here and from what they tell me, they don't want to bring out any more GT'S or even more powerful XR8'S or GT'S there of, for the simple reason that drive-trains won't with stand the power which will ultimately lead to more warranty claims. They were pretty accurate about the XR8'S. A few weeks later, sure enough it's posted in the car mags as now being released to the public. It does make sense to me that there won't be anymore GT'S but I don't believe anyone knows for sure.

[David018]

Anybody know if the "F" is going to get the GT P seats
They are much better than the standard GT ones

[Pete's FPV]

So is this F GT really coming out ? Anymore details on this ?

[Iggle Piggle]

If there was a special run at the end of FH - you would probably need ESP to know what to call the last Falcon V8.

[SensationFG8]

Originally Posted by David018

Anybody know if the "F" is going to get the GT P seats
They are much better than the standard GT ones

I believe it is, but don't have any conclusive statement that says so.

I would be hugely surprised if there were any more GT's built after these ones.

[flooded one]

Originally Posted by zak88

F just means final of the GT-F. Not final of all GT.

while I admire your compassion and I would love to see a FH GT there wont be.

http://www.fpv.com.au/content/ford-c...-edition-model

there will never be another GT sedan after this, hence F does mean final in this case

[GTP534]

Originally Posted by David018

Anybody know if the "F" is going to get the GT P seats
They are much better than the standard GT ones

I've heard the seats will be GT and not to expect a new front bar.

Time will tell and not too long to wait now!

[SensationFG8]

Really I thought it was the rear bar that we should not expect to be new?

I'd honestly be surprised if they weren't the GT-P seats for this final premium car.

[PridenJoy]

Originally Posted by Iggle Piggle

If there was a special run at the end of FH - you would probably need ESP to know what to call the last Falcon V8.

I see what you did there.

Unfortunately don't see a G8E ESP happening.

[flooded one]

Originally Posted by Iggle Piggle

If there was a special run at the end of FH - you would probably need ESP to know what to call the last Falcon V8.

V8 Interceptor....

[Gtf 2014]

From what I hear the gtf will look line same as a normal gt even the stripes have not changed shape they just say 351gtf, hope my buddy that claims to have inside info is wrong, would love to see the bonnet from the motor mag pic come true

[SensationFG8]

Considering the press release contradicts what your "inside info" says I'd say your buddy is wrong

Quoting from the press release.

"The team has developed a ‘stealth’ stripe design package that is evocative of the blacked-out highlights from Ford muscle cars of the 70s complimented by distinctive GT F badging."

"A high series audio and centre console, usually a premium offering of the GT E, has been included as has a new gear knob cover and dash spear while a GT F-branded build number complete the interior changes."

[GTP534]

^^^^^ It would be good if they could somehow incorporate the XY side stripes but given the shape of the FG it might be a variation of the XW stripes.

On the subject of Octane I saw a GT in this colour with black stripes the other night; was really clean and looked great under the streetlighting. Wasn't a fan before but am converted after that! Sounded good too and looks like the guy takes pretty good care of it.

[SensationFG8]

I reckon XW side stripes, XY bonnet stripes

Although the problem then is if there are bonnet stripes I think I would prefer black and gold.

[XBGTFGGTP]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

I reckon XW side stripes, XY bonnet stripes

Although the problem then is if there are bonnet stripes I think I would prefer black and gold.

Blacked out bonnet octane and black, modern day XW,XA

[chevypower]

I'd like to have seen the 494 kW / 855Nm supercharged 5.8 from the GT500 to make it a real 351. Well it would be a 354, but then the original 351 was really a 352 so what the heck.

[Rodge]

Originally Posted by Auslandau

Of course 'GT' means alot to some ...... more so than others apparently but I wanted a GT for years, waited for the right GT and now have a GT. There are also clubs I can join because I have a GT, can drive with other GT's and talk GT's with other GT owners. I like my GT and 1 reason is because it is a GT, has a gadge to prove it and does everything for me that a GT should.

Nothing wrong with that?

Fair enough mate. My beef with the Falcon is how far behind they are with technology compared to their competitors but they do go hard and some people get into the club scene as you suggest.

But leaving aside the badge matter, as whether they put a FPV or Ford badge on it makes no difference to some, myself included, there's nothing to stop Ford releasing a more technically complete FH vehicle, either in turbo six or SC V8 form or is there ?, what am I missing here...I suspect I'm missing nothing and the price point in N.Z. at circa late $90K's is simply too high for a technology package that's really very dated.

My hope is they'll release a more up to date FH Falcon with a modernised version of the F6 turbo engine and some more tech at a better price. I think there's a reasonable prospect of this happenning.

I speculate that people thinking they've missed the boat here, (or for those that this release doesn't sit favourably with their replacement cycle timing), needn't be that concerned...there's almost always something better down the track even if it does come with a different badge.

[futura]

Originally Posted by chevypower

I'd like to have seen the 494 kW / 855Nm supercharged 5.8 from the GT500 to make it a real 351. Well it would be a 354, but then the original 351 was really a 352 so what the heck.

If Ford had the budget to build a modern day style HO, then this motor could have been considered. But when you look at how easy the Miami engine produces power, then a high performance version of the Miami engine will be more than enough whether its 302 or 352/354 cubic inch.

[Iggle Piggle]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

http://www.carsguide.com.au/news-and-reviews/car-news/final_ford_falcon_gt_sells_out_83430_20140502?orig in=hpspot

Dealers insist that all Falcon GT-Fs are being sold at the recommended retail price, of $77,990 plus on-road costs. "We're not allowed to charge over-the-odds for them, but they are all going out at full price," said one Ford dealer. "There is not a dollar coming off these cars because someone else will snap it up."

If the above is true re all cars being sold at RRP + ORC, does that mean that if you have paid more then you are possibly the second owner - dealer buys GT-F from the dealership and then punter buys GT-F from the dealer who is acting as a private individual?

Or are they 'demonstrators'. "Head in to our Demonstrator Clearance Sale where the mark-up on our GT-F's has been slashed to only $20k more than RRP"

[outback_ute]

Not to mention the headline saying they are sold out, then in the article it says you can still get autos...

[chevypower]

Originally Posted by futura

If Ford had the budget to build a modern day style HO, then this motor could have been considered. But when you look at how easy the Miami engine produces power, then a high performance version of the Miami engine will be more than enough whether its 302 or 352/354 cubic inch.

I agree the Coyote is a great motor. It's just missing direct injection.

[futura]

Originally Posted by chevypower

I agree the Coyote is a great motor. It's just missing direct injection.

Its more the case its missing a heavy duty driveline that can cope with the power and torque of a higher performance version of the coyote (Miami) engine.

Direct Injection Coyote engine

[Bossxr8]

It's been design protected for DI, so it may show up one day.

[bigwil]

Just got the latest issue of Motor magazine in the mail today and on the very last page it tells you what's in the next issue which is due on June the 8th, and right there is says fastest Ford Falcon ever, which can only be the GT-F cant wait.