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07-02-2008, 12:20 PM | #1 | ||
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Taken from *MADLS1* at LS1 forums.
From Motor Magazine. Who knows if it's true. But if it is then ford will probably take a back seat in publicity. |
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07-02-2008, 12:22 PM | #2 | ||
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Who cares ?
Its as butt ugly as the very first GTSR, and this one will go down in history as the most expensive Bogan mobile in history.
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07-02-2008, 12:26 PM | #3 | |||
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I wonder how close to production this one will make it before the accountant kill it. Just another limited run that will most likely never happen.
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07-02-2008, 12:29 PM | #4 | |||
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If this is true i can see it getting a limited run in the states/Middle East and the UK also. |
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07-02-2008, 12:31 PM | #5 | ||
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Ah and here I was thinking they would have a 7.0 SC by now; slackers.
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07-02-2008, 12:32 PM | #6 | ||
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Probably another Bathurst 12 hour PRODUCTION special.
BF front bar looks good though! |
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07-02-2008, 12:33 PM | #7 | ||||
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What's the cost of this thing? 120 grand for a commodore?
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07-02-2008, 12:43 PM | #8 | ||
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HSV GTSR..... $125,000
HSV Team shirt..... $65 Tank of Fuel....$75 Being cornered by a 17 year old bogan with 2 kids and no teeth telling you how much she loves HSV's..... Priceless
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07-02-2008, 12:43 PM | #9 | ||
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it may be ugly (from the 'chops) but at least HSV are doing something.
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07-02-2008, 12:48 PM | #10 | ||
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I'd rather the 426kw Audi anyday!
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07-02-2008, 01:06 PM | #11 | ||
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Meh it wont happen, cost too much wont be able to make enough to make money back and were in Australia would such a vehicle be able to live and do what it was designed for ? HYPE HYPE bloody MOTOR thats all there good for.
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07-02-2008, 01:16 PM | #12 | |||
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07-02-2008, 01:18 PM | #13 | ||
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Is that a Ford power buldge i see?
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07-02-2008, 01:20 PM | #14 | ||
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The sky is falling, the sky is falling........
Marketing departments often leak "fabricated" information just before the release of a rival product to create fear uncertanty and doubt in the ranks of the paranoid and insecure. They were going to launch a 700kw 6 second 400m GTSR-CO (children overboard) model but apparantly it has been done before. Now put your dummies back in and get on with your homework........ |
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07-02-2008, 01:20 PM | #15 | ||
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Yeah, there is definitely no signs of one eyed ford fans here, a 400+rwkw blown 8, what was holden thinking?
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07-02-2008, 01:25 PM | #16 | ||
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I can't see it becoming a production reality in those specs for HSV but Walkinshaw Performance or whatever they're called could well offer an aftermarket package.
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07-02-2008, 01:30 PM | #17 | |||
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I don't see it :hihi: |
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07-02-2008, 01:36 PM | #18 | |||
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07-02-2008, 02:09 PM | #19 | ||
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I wish Ford would do something like this : . If it is true, full credit to Holden. Atleast they are thinking. So what if your average fan can't afford it, the point is if they make it it just going to put Holden's image much further ahead again. Especially in the eyes of young people <25. If this were a write up about a new GTHO we would all be saying, 'brilliant, i cant wait, this car will kill Holden, etc'.
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07-02-2008, 02:32 PM | #20 | |||
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Credit where credits due..good on HSV...They will be producing a GTS-R dont worry about that |
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07-02-2008, 02:37 PM | #21 | ||
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Yeah I think Ford are in about as much trouble with this one as they were with the 427 Monaro.
Seriously though, if this does ever get released, I can't see ford matching it, not at least until they get the new V8 in 2 years time.
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07-02-2008, 02:43 PM | #22 | ||
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It wont be the LS9 in the HSVs. GM are giving Holden their own HiPo engine called the LS8. This will use a smaller supercharger/intercooler than the LS9 and therefore less power. Expect 500-525hp. It is a drop in engine and the only fiddling to be done would be to hood clearance.
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07-02-2008, 02:49 PM | #23 | |||
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I and anyone with common sense wouldn't buy one at that price , there are far better buys and it is sooo ugly.. an older muscle car has the tags of good buy more fun great performance and will appreciate forever... Hands up those who would blow 100+k on that thing ? |
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07-02-2008, 02:51 PM | #24 | |||
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07-02-2008, 03:04 PM | #25 | ||
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Looks pretty much like a falcon badged as a holden with the front bar and the power bulge with the dj style engine cover
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07-02-2008, 03:10 PM | #26 | ||
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Fear not the "New GTHO V10 S/C will smash everything" as Motor will report next month.
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07-02-2008, 03:29 PM | #27 | ||
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I really don't see what the fuss is about when there are guys on here running blown boss motors putting out just as much HP from smaller motors... who really cares if it is factory or not?
I smell insecurity from all quarters |
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07-02-2008, 03:32 PM | #28 | |||
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07-02-2008, 03:38 PM | #29 | ||
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Gotta love the photoshopped Nissan GT-R exhausts too.
Just a pathetic, lame attempt by Motor to push a few sales. Whether or not HSV will release a GTS-R at the MMS, I don't know. The LS3 is all but confirmed. There will be a stunning (if all reports are true, and I don't see a repeat of the 20th Anni R8 joke) concept from Holden. Can't believe people pay money for Motor. I don't know if I'd accept a free copy! |
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07-02-2008, 03:40 PM | #30 | |||
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