Ford: FPV GT Cobra and Cobra Ute news...
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Ford: FPV GT Cobra and Cobra Ute news...
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The iconic Cobra name has returned to Australian motoring, with Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today unveiling its new special edition GT Cobra and Cobra Ute.
FPV’s new Cobra range was revealed during a parade lap of Mount Panorama prior to the start of the 2007 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.
Thirty years ago the Ford Falcon XC Hardtop staged the now famous 1-2 victory formation at the 1977 Bathurst 1000 race, which led to the release of the limited edition Cobra XC Hardtop the following year.
“The Cobra name invokes passion among motoring enthusiasts, and now 30 years after the famous 1-2 win at Bathurst, the new FPV GT Cobra offers the exclusivity of Cobra ownership to a new generation of car owners,” said FPV General Manager Rod Barrett.
“The new FPV GT Cobra combines the original XC Cobra’s bold styling with the latest in FPV engineering and total performance.
“While the vehicle’s exterior features the same blue racing stripes and coiled snake emblem that Cobra is famous for, the vehicle will be powered by FPV’s latest high performance Boss 5.4-litre quad-cam 32 valve V8 engine, which now produces 302kW.”
The new Boss 302 engine powering both the sedan and Ute variants produces 302 kW of power and 540 Nm of torque, and is equipped with FPV stainless steel fabricated exhaust manifolds and a high-flow dual exhaust system.
For motoring buffs, 302 was the capacity in cubic inches of Ford’s small-block V8 engine and is also exactly double the 151 kW output of the 1978 Cobra’s 4.9-litre V8 engine.
The GT Cobra has a limited slip differential and is available with either a close ratio six-speed manual transmission with a high torque clutch or the ZF six-speed automatic transmission with Sequential Sports Shift.
FPV’s innovative R Spec handling package is fitted as standard to the GT Cobra, contributing to the outstanding chassis dynamics of the special edition model.
The white exterior features blue striping across the bonnet, roof and rear deck lid, and is completed by the unique Cobra badge on each front fender. The GT Cobra will also include exclusive R Spec badging.
Both variants are fitted with leather seats as standard, with each seat carrying the coiled Cobra snake logo.
The Cobra’s Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 245/35ZR tyres are fitted to special 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with white accents and a machined face finish.
Production will be limited to 400 sedans and 100 Utes, and each vehicle will come with a unique Cobra build badge identity.
The GT Cobra sedan will have a recommended retail price of $65,110*, while the Cobra Ute will be priced at $61,200*.
* Pricing excludes dealer delivery and statutory charges
Boss 302
FPV Programs Manager Paul Cook said the objective of the revised Boss engine specification was to increase the peak power and torque in the mid to upper engine speed range, without affecting vehicle exhaust emissions and urban fuel economy.
“Several changes have resulted in the increased performance, including improvements to the volumetric efficiency of the engine above 3750 rpm,” said Cook.
“This has been achieved by a new inlet and exhaust camshaft profile to increase inlet valve lift and duration, with changes to the valve and valve spring to accommodate the increased valve lift.”
The compression ratio has been increased from 10.5:1 to 10.8:1, which has improved combustion efficiency through the scavenging of combustion gas.
The engine calibration has been extensively revised to optimise the engine operating conditions with the new components, while improvements have also been made to improve accelerator response.
FPV’s new Cobra range was revealed during a parade lap of Mount Panorama prior to the start of the 2007 Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000.
Thirty years ago the Ford Falcon XC Hardtop staged the now famous 1-2 victory formation at the 1977 Bathurst 1000 race, which led to the release of the limited edition Cobra XC Hardtop the following year.
“The Cobra name invokes passion among motoring enthusiasts, and now 30 years after the famous 1-2 win at Bathurst, the new FPV GT Cobra offers the exclusivity of Cobra ownership to a new generation of car owners,” said FPV General Manager Rod Barrett.
“The new FPV GT Cobra combines the original XC Cobra’s bold styling with the latest in FPV engineering and total performance.
“While the vehicle’s exterior features the same blue racing stripes and coiled snake emblem that Cobra is famous for, the vehicle will be powered by FPV’s latest high performance Boss 5.4-litre quad-cam 32 valve V8 engine, which now produces 302kW.”
The new Boss 302 engine powering both the sedan and Ute variants produces 302 kW of power and 540 Nm of torque, and is equipped with FPV stainless steel fabricated exhaust manifolds and a high-flow dual exhaust system.
For motoring buffs, 302 was the capacity in cubic inches of Ford’s small-block V8 engine and is also exactly double the 151 kW output of the 1978 Cobra’s 4.9-litre V8 engine.
The GT Cobra has a limited slip differential and is available with either a close ratio six-speed manual transmission with a high torque clutch or the ZF six-speed automatic transmission with Sequential Sports Shift.
FPV’s innovative R Spec handling package is fitted as standard to the GT Cobra, contributing to the outstanding chassis dynamics of the special edition model.
The white exterior features blue striping across the bonnet, roof and rear deck lid, and is completed by the unique Cobra badge on each front fender. The GT Cobra will also include exclusive R Spec badging.
Both variants are fitted with leather seats as standard, with each seat carrying the coiled Cobra snake logo.
The Cobra’s Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 245/35ZR tyres are fitted to special 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels with white accents and a machined face finish.
Production will be limited to 400 sedans and 100 Utes, and each vehicle will come with a unique Cobra build badge identity.
The GT Cobra sedan will have a recommended retail price of $65,110*, while the Cobra Ute will be priced at $61,200*.
* Pricing excludes dealer delivery and statutory charges
Boss 302
FPV Programs Manager Paul Cook said the objective of the revised Boss engine specification was to increase the peak power and torque in the mid to upper engine speed range, without affecting vehicle exhaust emissions and urban fuel economy.
“Several changes have resulted in the increased performance, including improvements to the volumetric efficiency of the engine above 3750 rpm,” said Cook.
“This has been achieved by a new inlet and exhaust camshaft profile to increase inlet valve lift and duration, with changes to the valve and valve spring to accommodate the increased valve lift.”
The compression ratio has been increased from 10.5:1 to 10.8:1, which has improved combustion efficiency through the scavenging of combustion gas.
The engine calibration has been extensively revised to optimise the engine operating conditions with the new components, while improvements have also been made to improve accelerator response.
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^^ Because Ford hates NA.
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Australia: Ford Performance Vehicles' New Cobras
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=122965
Date posted: 10-09-2007
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ford Performance Vehicles has introduced a limited-edition GT Cobra sedan and GT Ute. The car is a nostalgic glance back at the Ford Falcon XC Hardtop that won Australia's Bathurst 1000 in 1977. That car was honored with a limited-edition Cobra hardtop that was sold as a 1978 model. The current Cobras were rolled out in a parade lap preceding the start of this year's Bathurst 1000 race.
The FPV GT Cobras will be powered by the company's Boss 302, a 5.4-liter 32-valve V8 engine that makes 405 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. FPV notes that the engine displacement, 302 kW, matches the cubic-inch displacement number of Ford's small-block V8 — and is just exactly double the engine displacement of the 1978 Cobra limited edition.
The engine is mated to a six-speed manual or ZF six-speed automatic transmission. FPV's stainless-steel exhaust manifolds and high-flow dual exhaust, along with a limited-slip differential, complete the sporting package.
Blue stripes, you ask? Of course. The traditional double blue stripes on a white exterior, which extend over the hood, roof and rear deck lid, are joined by the traditional Cobra badge.
The FPV GT Cobra will be priced at the equivalent of U.S. $58,430 for the sedan and $54,925 for the Ute. Production is limited to 400 sedans and 100 Utes.
What this means to you: We like our nostalgia straight up, with a blue-stripe chaser.
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ford Performance Vehicles has introduced a limited-edition GT Cobra sedan and GT Ute. The car is a nostalgic glance back at the Ford Falcon XC Hardtop that won Australia's Bathurst 1000 in 1977. That car was honored with a limited-edition Cobra hardtop that was sold as a 1978 model. The current Cobras were rolled out in a parade lap preceding the start of this year's Bathurst 1000 race.
The FPV GT Cobras will be powered by the company's Boss 302, a 5.4-liter 32-valve V8 engine that makes 405 horsepower and 398 pound-feet of torque. FPV notes that the engine displacement, 302 kW, matches the cubic-inch displacement number of Ford's small-block V8 — and is just exactly double the engine displacement of the 1978 Cobra limited edition.
The engine is mated to a six-speed manual or ZF six-speed automatic transmission. FPV's stainless-steel exhaust manifolds and high-flow dual exhaust, along with a limited-slip differential, complete the sporting package.
Blue stripes, you ask? Of course. The traditional double blue stripes on a white exterior, which extend over the hood, roof and rear deck lid, are joined by the traditional Cobra badge.
The FPV GT Cobra will be priced at the equivalent of U.S. $58,430 for the sedan and $54,925 for the Ute. Production is limited to 400 sedans and 100 Utes.
What this means to you: We like our nostalgia straight up, with a blue-stripe chaser.
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ Because Ford hates NA.
But, they love Europeans and Aussies.
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Originally Posted by 4dr 6mt Accord
forget ford, did you ever check out GM's division Holden HSV Series? They are truly SICK!!!
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Originally Posted by Ashburner
Not bad... can someone translate the performance numbers to English please
302 kW = aprox 405 hp
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that sedan looks hot...
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Ha. If Ford offered a Front Fascia like the AU Ford Falcon, we'd see alot more of them on the road here in O.C.
Instead they offer front fascias like the Ford 500. :barf:
Get a clue Ford. People don't want to spend $ to get a car that looks like some boxy piece of crap that look like cars that little kids drew up.
Wait I take it back... I think some little kids can draw better cars than what the Ford designesr came up with in designing the 500.
Instead they offer front fascias like the Ford 500. :barf:
Get a clue Ford. People don't want to spend $ to get a car that looks like some boxy piece of crap that look like cars that little kids drew up.
Wait I take it back... I think some little kids can draw better cars than what the Ford designesr came up with in designing the 500.
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The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Are you talking about the old 500 or the new Taurus?
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
^^ Are you talking about the old 500 or the new Taurus?
Hmm. I guess it is the Taurus. A lady who lives to me has the same exact car, but hers has a badge that says "500"
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ready Ford... I have a product plan which will make you millions. I am going to turn your sales in the US completely around...
See what you have in Australia up at the top of this thread? Do what you need to meet DOT and emissions regulations and start selling these suckers in America. Start with a base V6 version and move all the way up to this SVT version. You also get the avoid dealing with the Unions in the US on these models! Amazing!!!
See what you have in Australia up at the top of this thread? Do what you need to meet DOT and emissions regulations and start selling these suckers in America. Start with a base V6 version and move all the way up to this SVT version. You also get the avoid dealing with the Unions in the US on these models! Amazing!!!
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Remember: Ford hates you.
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Originally Posted by BraveDemon
I'm talking about this monstrosity. Compare that U.S. Ford Design to the AU Ford Falcon.
Hmm. I guess it is the Taurus. A lady who lives to me has the same exact car, but hers has a badge that says "500"
Hmm. I guess it is the Taurus. A lady who lives to me has the same exact car, but hers has a badge that says "500"
They renamed the 500 to the Taurus this year in hopes that people will start buying them.
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Originally Posted by Ashburner
They renamed the 500 to the Taurus this year in hopes that people will start buying them.
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