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FPV 5th Anniversary model

October 13th 2008 07:30
FPV 5th Anniversary model


Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) celebrated its fifth anniversary at this year's Australian International Motor Show with the release of a special edition FPV 5th Anniversary model featuring several unique features such as 19-inch multi-spoke Alpine Silver alloy wheels, a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package, sports seats finished in Nudo Leather and 5th Anniversary logo embossed into the front headrests.


FPV 5th Anniversary model


Strictly limited to just 200 units, the special FPV 5th Anniversary model will be available in two exclusive colours: Lightning Strike or Silhouette, complete with a unique 5th Anniversary striping package and the customary decals.

Interior-wise, the driver will wrap his/her hands around a sports leather steering wheel with cruise control mounted switches while all occupants will enjoy the comfort of dual-zone temperature control air conditioning, power front and rear windows, alloy pedal covers and a premium audio system with six-disc in-dash CD plus the all-important iPod integration.

Priced from $71,890, the FPV 5th Anniversary offers over $9,600 worth of additional features over the FPV GT sedan for a premium of only $5,300.


FPV 5th Anniversary model interior


The Official FPV Press Release:

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today celebrated its fifth year of production with the release of the FPV 5th Anniversary model at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

"In only five short years, FPV has grown to become an icon in Australian performance motoring," said FPV General Manager Rod Barrett.

"In recognition of this milestone we are launching a vehicle which will ensure this tradition continues."

With only 200 units available, the FPV 5th Anniversary will join an iconic stable of collector's vehicles, including the 40th Anniversary GT and the Cobra.

Featuring a new 19-inch multi-spoke Alloy wheel design in Alpine Silver, the FPV 5th Anniversary is also equipped with a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package.

Available in Lightning Strike or Silhouette with a unique 5th Anniversary striping package, the 5th Anniversary also features an original rear decal.

The traditional sports seats are finished in Nudo Leather as standard with a 5th Anniversary logo embossed into the front headrests.

Unique 5th Anniversary floor mats also feature along with an exclusive build badge number mounted on the centre console.

The FPV 5th Anniversary features all the luxuries expected from an FPV, including dual-zone temperature control air conditioning, a sports leather steering wheel with cruise control mounted switches, power front and rear windows, alloy pedal covers and a premium audio system with six-disc in-dash CD with iPod** integration.

The FPV 5th Anniversary offers over $9,600^ worth of additional features for a premium of only $5,300 over the Recommended Retail Price of an FPV GT sedan.

The Recommended Retail Price for the FPV 5th Anniversary is $71,890*

This pricing reflects $4,353^ of net customer value for the FPV 5th Anniversary Limited Edition.


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20th Anniversary HSV Clubsport R8

October 23rd 2007 07:00
20th Anniversary HSV Clubsport R8


Holden performance arm HSV previewed the 20th Anniversary HSV Clubsport R8 at the recent Australian International Motor Show.

The tweaked Clubsport R8 features exclusive Sandstorm paint, 20th Anniversary sill plates, black accents on the body, leather seats with a 20th Anniversary logo and special chrome shadow wheels and brake calipers painted black and gold.

20th Anniversary HSV Clubsport R8

20th Anniversary HSV Clubsport R8

HSV Clubsport R8 20th Anniversary


The Official HSV Press Release:

Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) has unveiled two new models, including a special commemorative ClubSport R8 as part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney today.

Managing Director Scott Grant said the release of a 20th Anniversary ClubSport R8 celebrated the heritage of the luxury and performance car company.

"The birth of HSV and the reveal of the very first VL Group A SS Commodore – commonly referred to as the 'Walkinshaw' – took place at the 1987 Sydney Motor Show. From those humble beginnings, HSV has gone on to produce over 55,000 vehicles and dominate the world of Motorsport," Scott Grant said.

"It is only fitting that today we unveil a limited edition model to commemorate the company's 20th Anniversary," he said.

The 20th Anniversary ClubSport R8 is limited to a run of just 100, with a number of unique features including;

· Unique sandstorm colour scheme,

· Unique 20th Anniversary sill plates,

· GTS black accenting,

· Leather performance seats featuring the 20th Anniversary logo and;

· Chrome shadow wheels and brake callipers finished in black and gold.

The model retains the 307kW LS2 V8 engine, performance brake package and aggressive HSV styling that has contributed to the company recording twelve consecutive months of unsurpassed sales success in the company's 20 year history.

"The company has had an outstanding 12 months, but in typical HSV style we're looking to the future and making sure we continue to produce products that Australians and the world love to drive," Scott Grant said.

The 20th Anniversary ClubSport R8 goes on sale from October at HSV Dealerships across Australia and is priced from $65,990 (m).
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