FPV GT R-spec
| FPV GT-R-Spec | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Performance Vehicles |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Related | Ford Falcon |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.0L supercharged [V8] |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 6-speed ZF automatic |
R-spec is a range of enhanced FPV products, built on the base models of the GT and F6. During the BA-BF series, the R-spec badge was used on the F6, GT 40th anniversary and Cobra models.
FG GT R-spec
FPV released a more focused version of the R-spec in 2012, using the current GT with its 335kW/570Nm supercharged 5.0-litre V8 engine, creating Australia’s fastest accelerating production car. [1]
A raft of changes includes a launch control system, stiffer engine and transmission mounts and retuned suspension. The suspension gains stiffer upper control arm bushes, stiffer upper strut mounts and retuned dampers in the front, with the rear gaining higher spring rates, retuned dampers, a larger anti-roll bar and reinforced lower control arms. The rear also gains a wider (9-inch-wide rear wheels and 275/35 R19) wheel and tire package, and revised toe settings. [2]
Performance
- 1/4 mile 12.64 @ 189km/h
- 100km/h in 4.52 seconds [3]
These times better those set by the rival HSV W427 in 2008, [4] then at the time Australia’s quickest production car.
References
- ^ http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/features/8545639/wheels-magazine-fpv-gt-r-spec
- ^ http://www.caradvice.com.au/185969/fpv-gt-rspec-fastest-ever-falcon-launches/
- ^ http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/features/8545639/wheels-magazine-fpv-gt-r-spec
- ^ http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=49262