Overview
With the introduction of the Ford Falcon BF Mk2, FPV introduced the "R-spec" in limited numbers. The biggest upgrade comprised new suspension dampers supplied by Delphi, which provided better steering feel, turn-in and response without compromising general road comfort. FPV also added a higher capacity separate oil cooler to automatic transmission models to cater for track use. This upgraded handling package was tested by legendary Australian racing identity John Bowe, who was able to cut 3 seconds a lap over the normal GT models at Winton Raceway.BF series
GT "40th Anniversary"
The FPV GT-P "40th Anniversary" model commemorates 40 years of the Falcon "GT" nameplate in Australia, commencing with the original XR series of 1967. It was released in April 2007 and retailed for $65,110 (excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges). Only 200 units were built, 175 released to Australia and 25 to New Zealand making it, not only the first "R-spec" model, but is also the rarest. Each car was fitted with a unique build number badge in the centre console and all vehicles sold came with a certificate of authenticity, FPV floor mats, Recaro GT-P front seats and integrated iPod/MP3 player input. The "GT-P 40th Anniversary" was available with six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with over-rev upshift function and could be optioned with upgraded 6 piston front / 4 piston rear Brembo brakes- a $7,000 option. In total, 111 units were manual (with 14 also featuring the upgraded Brembo brakes) and 89 automatic vehicles (with 9 autos also fitted with the upgraded front & rear Brembo brake package). All vehicles were finished in ''Silhouette'' black with contrasting stripe packages (with one GT-P vehicle, build number 146, produced with promotional 'Brembo red' stripes over Silhouette black). All vehicles were fitted with 19-inch alloy wheels with black accents to complete the exterior package. When this model was released, build number 1 and 40 were not available for sale to the general public due to the significances of the numbers.F6 Typhoon "R-Spec"
FPV followed on with the FPV F6 Typhoon. In 2007, 300 limited edition "R-Spec" versions of the BF MKII F6 Typhoon were made available. This model was equipped with several upgrades including stiffer suspension and 19x8-inch alloy wheels which sought to improve the car's handling. Additional upgrades also included leather seats as standard, "R-Spec" floor mats, Interior Car Console MP3 accessory port and F6 R Spec build plates and badging. Colours that the "R-Spec" Typhoon was released in included ''Winter White'', ''Lightning Strike'', ''Vixen'', ''Neo'', ''Ego'', ''Bionic'' and ''Silhouette''. Apart from their badging, "R-Spec" Typhoons can be identified by their Thurderstorm Grey inserts seen on the front and rear bumper bars, fog light surrounds, rear spoiler pillars and alloy wheels. The "R-Spec" model was also available as a special order in custom option colour choices. At least 9 units are known to be painted in Ford's ''Conquer Blue'' metallic with ''Dark Argent'' inserts. The BF F6 Typhoon is the only non V8-engined "R-Spec" product ever made by FPV. It is also the only limited edition turbo FPV. This will certainly make it one of the most desirable and collectable turbo FPV's.GT "Cobra"
In 2008, FPV released a total of 400 Cobra "R-Spec" sedans (plus 100 FPV Super Pursuit "Cobra" utes not badged "GT" or "R-Spec"), which featured a distinctive blue on white paint scheme seen on the XC series Falcon Cobra models of 1978. Relative to other FPV models, power was increased to (up from ), making this the only "R-Spec" to feature both the upgraded handling package and engine upgrade. On release, FPV dealers were charging vastly more (up to an additional $44,000) than the recommended retail price, with early buyers also selling their cars at a premium. This Cobra model has since become highly collectable.FG series
GT "R-Spec"
In 2011, FPV presented the GT "Black" at theFG GT-F "351"
In 2014, as a final send-off for the GT, FPV released 550 examples of the GT-F "351". This time, however, "351" nameplate which was used as a tribute to the original Ford Falcon GTs referred to the engine output in kW rather than the forebear's historic cubic capacity. The GT-F received all the suspension and drivetrain upgrades from the FG "R-Spec", coupled with an engine featuring a 4% increase remap tune to bring an output to (with an "over-boost function" bringing power to over for short periods, dependent on conditions) around 10-15 kW (13-20 hp) more at the rear wheels. From the outside, the GT-F borrowed the visual features of the preceding "R-Spec" without, however, bearing that badge. It featured a unique stripe kit consisting of a single stripe over the top of the car's body, and the black painted accents on specific areas of the car. Despite the extra engine power, the GT-F was no faster than previous "R-Spec" cars in either a 0-100 sprint or over the 1/4mile during extensive media testing. http://www.themotorreport.com.au/59098/fpv-gtf-351-the-last-falcon-gt-arrives Ford and FPV's limited development budget saw this project completed in just 2 months. The last GT-F unit numbered 500 (50 units went to NZ) was sold on an eBay charity auction for $234,000 and featured a one-off colour and personalised features for the winning bidder.References
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