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2009 FPV GT-E

May 15th 2008 05:40
FPV GT-E


FPV is all set to take on high-end European performance sedans with the flagship GT-E uber-sedan.

Equipped with a 5.4-litre BOSS V8 engine developing 315 kW (6500 rpm) and 551 Nm of torque (4750 rpm), the FPV GT-E boasts high performance in an understated package free of the decals which adorn other vehicles in the range, namely, the F6 and GT-P.


FPV GT-E

FPV GT-E


Driving dynamics is superb courtesy of the independent double wish bone front suspension and performance control independent rear suspension giving the perfect balance between handling and comfort. Brilliant Brembo 6-piston calipers (front) and 4-piston calipers at the rear provides superior stopping performance while Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is also available to keep the vehicle in check.

Elegantly styled with striking chrome accents with just hint of its sporty credentials via the five-spoke 19-inch wheels, subtle lip spoiler and twin exhaust outlets (one on each side), the GT-E is easily distinguishable from its GT siblings.


FPV GT-E interior


Likewise, this elegant and luxurious theme extends to the vehicle's interior with plush charcoal leather seats and walnut woodgrain finish on the dash and doors. A leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, dual-zone climate-control air conditioning and electric everything rounds out the impressive list of interior features.

The FPV GT-E 'executive express' goes on sale nationally from June 2, 2008 priced from $76,990 (or $78,167 when the revised luxury-car tax comes into effect from July 1).

Learn more about the rest of the FPV FG Falcon range here.


[Source: FPV]









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Vauxhall VXR8 will get LS3 V8

May 8th 2008 02:00
Vauxhall VXR8 LS3


The European Vauxhall VXR8 - a rebadged Holden HSV - will also be getting the US-sourced 6.2-litre LS3 V8 with various improvements over the outgoing LS2 unit, such as high-flow cylinder heads, new pistons and an enhanced valvetrain to boost power up to 317 kW (431PS) at 6000rpm.

Vauxhall VXR8 LS3

Vauxhall VXR8 LS3


The revised VXR8 will be offered in 'Heron white' plus the option of a 20-inch wheel package which we get here in Australia as a no-cost option on the GTS and Maloo R8 performance pack.

The Vauxhall VXR8 is priced from £35,695 or the equivalent of $74,000 Australian dollars.

Vauxhall VXR8 LS3 interior


The Official Vauxhall Press Release:

New V8 for VXR8: same calories, fuller flavour

- New 6.2-litre V8 engine
- Improved in-gear performance
- Option of 20" alloy wheels
- Gearbox oil cooler standard on auto
- Addition of Heron White to colour palette

Vauxhall's mighty VXR8 super-saloon gets a potent new V8 engine this summer, with even more power and improved performance. The new unit allows the VXR8 to raise the bar yet again among its rivals, optimising its sophisticated rear-wheel drive chassis still further and retaining its mantle as a driver's car like no other in its class. New colour and equipment options further enhance this, the fastest car to wear the Griffin badge.

Known as LS3, the new V8 engine's capacity grows from 5967cc to 6162cc, and thanks to various improvements over the outgoing LS2 unit, such as high-flow cylinder heads, new pistons and an enhanced valvetrain, power is up by 14PS to 431PS at 6000rpm.

This translates to a reduced 0-60mph time for cars with automatic transmissions (down from 5.0 seconds to 4.9) and improved in-gear acceleration for manual models (50-70mph in 3rd gear drops from 2.8 to 2.6 seconds; 30-50mph in 2nd gear drops from 2.0 to 1.9 seconds). And if you fancy smoking your VXR8 at a track day, you'll see 80-100mph times fall from 4.3 to just 4.0 seconds in 4th gear.

Despite the VXR8's enhanced performance credentials, its LS3 produces the same emissions and fuel consumption as the outgoing LS2 unit. In addition, the VXR8 automatic receives a transmission oil cooler as standard.

Buyers for the LS3-engined VXR8s also receive the choice of an all-new body colour - Heron White – at no extra cost, as well as the option of factory-fit 20-inch rims for the first time on this model.

Prices for both manual and automatic versions of the LS3-powered VXR8, which are on sale now, rise by £485 to £35,695.


[Source: Vauxhall]









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FPV Falcon F6 310
FPV Falcon F6 310


Ford Performance Vehicle (FPV) will bestow their two new models - based on the Ford FG Falcon range - with more than 300 kW of power in the battle for supremacy in the local muscle car market


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HSV's new 6.2-litre V8

March 26th 2008 05:50
HSV Clubsport R8


Holden's official in-house tuner HSV revealed changes to its engine lineup which gives it the bragging rights over traditional rival in the Australian muscle car market


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HSV W427 revealed

February 29th 2008 23:30
HSV W427


Celebrating HSV's 20th anniversary is the imminent release of the fastest car ever produced in Australia - the HSV W427


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Ford 'FG' FPV range

February 18th 2008 23:30
Ford FPV FG Falcon


Ford Performance Vehicles' (FPV) line-up of the hotted up FG Falcon performance range will include a new GT-E luxury-performance model alongside the trademark GT and F6 variants


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