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Old 22-02-2007, 07:16 PM   #1
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I was speaking to my dealer today and apparently the 40th anniversary GT has been confirmed to be released for the MMS. I was told there would only be 200 released but no other details were available. Let's hope it's something special. :

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Old 22-02-2007, 07:30 PM   #2
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supercharged :P

doubt it!
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:30 PM   #3
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Chances are it will be loaded full of more gear to make it even heavier and slower
IMO they should strip it out give it a weight reduction.
Track biased tyres and suspension.
Increased power !!
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:31 PM   #4
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Hope it's worth it's a Press Release and not just new stripes and Decals...
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:33 PM   #5
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lets hope its not as pathetic as the 25th and 30th.
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:34 PM   #6
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I asked if it was anything more than just stripes and decals but they had no idea.
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:35 PM   #7
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$100 its got the same power, the same driveline and the same performance (if not slower) than a normal BFGT
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:37 PM   #8
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probably just a 40th anniversary badge on the back, and a unique colour. not much more than that i would imagine.
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:43 PM   #9
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I'll believe it when I see it.

If it does become reality it needs to be special, not just a few badges, stripes, and 'fat GT' extra's.

I for one can't see anything amazingly different to what is already in the FPV catalogue, the major surprise and delights will surely come with Orion - FPV won't spend a lot of money on a 4 year old model will they ?
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:44 PM   #10
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Im tipping some Trick suspention, Decals, unique colour and maybe some differn't wheels.

Not to mention a limited edition price tag...
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:50 PM   #11
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What about unique stitching on the seats and FPV logos on the brake pedal rubber!
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Old 22-02-2007, 07:53 PM   #12
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There was something mentioned in an article about a revised Superoo logo.
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Old 22-02-2007, 08:16 PM   #13
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lets hope its not as pathetic as the 25th and 30th.
I reckon those models are great. Sure it doesn't have the power people expected of it, but I wouldn't mind 200kW under the bonnet. It is a GRAND TOURER after all. The GT is meant to have luxury and cruising performance, both which the EB and EL GTs had. Plus they look tough too
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Old 22-02-2007, 08:44 PM   #14
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im thinkin gtho???
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:12 PM   #15
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I heard that they are bringing the super roo decals back
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:27 PM   #16
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I heard the same about the superoo stickers too.
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:33 PM   #17
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I heard the same about the superoo stickers too.
Was in a Carpoint article, there will be a retro version of the "Superoo"
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:36 PM   #18
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I heard it will probably have a V10 in it.
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:39 PM   #19
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I heard it will probably have a V10 in it.
Hahahaha :

I heard that too :eclipsee_
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:43 PM   #20
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New Serif badge font and triple stripe package, and if we're lucky we might even get a #40 painted on the doors.

Of course I hope there will actually be something worthy when it's finally revealed.
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:45 PM   #21
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I heard it will probably have a V10 in it.
I opened this thread soleley to see if someone came up with this... And I wasn't dissappointed :
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:54 PM   #22
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Left field idea.
MMS is in Oct. Orion is due early 2008 so will be sorted by Oct. So........

Orion GT engine in BF chassis with all GT-P goodies and better suspension at $+15k i.e $+5k over GT-P.

As I stated earlier......left field.
New management might want to shake it all up.
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Old 22-02-2007, 09:57 PM   #23
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My uncle's mates gardner works at Ford and has driven one. Reckons they have 400kW. Sorry no pics though.
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$100 its got the same power, the same driveline and the same performance (if not slower) than a normal BFGT

With lead based stickers IMO. :sm_headba
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My uncle's mates gardner works at Ford and has driven one. Reckons they have 400kW. Sorry no pics though.
OOOO he has inside info get him :
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My uncle's mates gardner works at Ford and has driven one. Reckons they have 400kW. Sorry no pics though.
I think that gardner is the same bloke who does one of my dads mates' brothers garden... He said it will have a 400kw V10...
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Old 22-02-2007, 10:58 PM   #27
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Did some one say V10?
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Old 22-02-2007, 11:04 PM   #28
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I reckon it will have stripes down the center of the car. Or they will all be a special gold colour with black stripes down the side like the original.
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Old 22-02-2007, 11:04 PM   #29
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if it is true, i hope ford realise that its needs to be a damn good power house.
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Old 22-02-2007, 11:13 PM   #30
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The V10 rumours are wrong.
The Cleveland is coming back, alloy block & 671.
Oops, no that's what I'd like for my ute.
Oh well, we will just have to wait and see.

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