Rip fpv.

[scouser king]

Good or bad news for us Holden and HSV fans?

Good news and bad news for Ford performance fans was announced today, with Ford Australia revealing they will return the Falcon XR8 to the local model range next year, but the FPV lineup will be retired at the same time.

The return of the XR8, after an absence of more than three years, is timed to coincide with the 2014 FGII/FH Falcon upgrade and similar refresh for the Territory SUV.

Powerplant for the revived Falcon XR8 will most likely be the locally-modified ‘Miami’ version of Ford’s ‘Coyote’ V8. Currently offered in supercharged form in the FPV range, it’s expected the 5.0-litre bent eight will be detuned, or offered without a supercharger, for the XR8.

The return of the XR8 comes after Ford Australia announced this past May that they would close their Broadmeadows and Geelong factories in October, 2016, becoming an import-only company.

“We have received a lot of interest and continued requests from Falcon fans to bring back the XR8,” said Ford Australia Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Service Graeme Whickman.

“Re-introducing the XR8 sedan, packaged in our updated Falcon, will make our renowned locally-engineered and manufactured V8 engine available to a broader group of people.”

As the Falcon XR8 returns to the Ford range, the Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) range, including the high-performance GT, will retire. Ford Australia says they have planned a series of actions during 2014 to ensure the final FPV models celebrate the brand’s iconic status. Further details will be provided at a later date.

“FPV has been very successful for the last 12 years and our relationship with Tickford for many years before that,” said Whickman.

“We appreciate all of the great team members, dealers, customers and fans who have supported FPV through its history. We look forward to sharing further details of the final FPV models and the new XR8 over the coming months.”

http://www.justauto.com.au/justcars/know/news/03c2db0a-6d53-417e-8b0f-ed15cbf04924http://www.justauto.com.au/justcars/know/news/03c2db0a-6d53-417e-8b0f-ed15cbf04924

 

[c2105026]

What they were still making them? (Sacrastic comment...)

 

[Shearer]

I wonder if Ford will extend the V8 to other models.... what use to be the Fairmont Ghia in pre-FG days... G8E anyone? :idea3:

 

[markbaja]

Why would they? This is fords plan, kill it quickly. Remember, it was up to 2016. If they cull hero models, then there'll be little to no interest. Fleets won't buy in, so the sooner they shut, the cheaper for them.

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[AirStrike]

I wonder if Ford will extend the V8 to other models.... what use to be the Fairmont Ghia in pre-FG days... G8E anyone? :idea3:

Off topic but guy on the ford forums made one from an XR8, even had the badging made up, looks nice.

 

[Deuce]

That is great news,
A new Falcon with an advanced, smaller, lighter V8 should be a hot seller.

Now we just need someone to bring back Valiant V8's for new car showrooms.

 

[Kiddo]

So.....It's gonna be;

Holden Performance Vehicle vs Ford. Not Ford Performance Vehicles, just plain old Ford?

Maybe now holden will step it up and compete with AMG, M cars and RS's

 

[markbaja]

Holden SPECIAL Vehicle's, as in HSV, and not HPV!

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[Chardy]

Will be great to see a new XR8 out there, however the closure of the plants is bad news for everyone.
Especially those workers there! Shame to see our country become to expensive for these types of industry.

 

[Calais-V]

I think it is a shame but let's face it, fords V8 has recently been out shadowed by their turbo charged straight six found in the xr6 turbo, g6e turbo and the FPV F6. This engine is nothing to scoff at, price wise mod for mod you will extract a lot more power out of their turbocharged engine. Nevertheless, it is still a big loss to one of the pillars of the Australian motoring industry.