| History | | | | Sedans |
| FPV can trace its roots back to 1991, when the | | | | F6 |
| British automotive engineering company Tickford | | | | The F6 is the only 6-cylinder vehicle in the FPV sedan |
| began a collaboration with Ford Australia to produce | | | | range, with an RRP of $66,590 (AUD). It comes with |
| high-performance variants of the Australian Falcon | | | | the same features as the F6 ute, except it also has |
| range. The partnership between Ford and Tickford, | | | | a Control Blade independent rear suspension, |
| Tickford Vehicle Engineering, saw the introduction of | | | | dual-zone climate control, prestige audio system, and |
| the successful Ford Falcon XR6 and Ford Falcon XR8 | | | | the reverse sensing system which are not standard |
| variants. This was followed in October 1999 by the | | | | on the ute. With 310kw and 565nm, this can take it |
| launch of the Ford Tickford Experience dealer | | | | from 0-100km in 4.9sec. |
| network and the FTE T-Series model line based on | | | | GT |
| Ford AU Falcon and Fairlane models. Poor sales saw a | | | | FPV FG GT |
| change in marketing approach from Ford. In 2002, | | | | The GT costs the same and has the same features |
| following the purchase of Tickford by Prodrive, the | | | | as the F6, the major difference being the engine. It |
| Ford PerformanceVehicles company was formed and | | | | features a 5.4L Boss V8 engine, an upgrade from the |
| the FPV brand name was created to replace the FTE | | | | previous GT's engine. It has 32 valves and double |
| name. A restructured range was developed based on | | | | overhead camshafts, and produces 315 kW |
| Ford BA Falcon and headlined by the FPV GT-P. The | | | | (428 PS; 422 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 551 Nm |
| FPV brand has blossomed in subsequent years | | | | (406 lbft) of torque at 4,750 rpm. Due to the |
| 2003 BA range | | | | differently shaped nature of the BOSS engines which |
| 2003-2004 FPV BA GT | | | | are also physically and capacity wise larger engine |
| The 2003 BA range included the GT, GT-P, and the | | | | over the I6 engine in F6, the GT has a "power bulge" |
| Pursuit. The GT was the entry level vehicle, which | | | | on the bonnet with GT decals. |
| started at AU$59,810. The GT-P was the upmarket | | | | GT-P |
| version of the GT, with an RRP of AU$69,850. The | | | | The GT-P is a higher-spec version of the regular GT. |
| Pursuit was a ute (utility) version of the GT, featuring | | | | It costs $77,190 (AUD). It has a few slight |
| the same seats, basic dash/interior package and | | | | improvements over the GT, such as larger brakes, |
| wheels. All three were powered by a unique version | | | | adjustable pedals, performance seats, a 6-way |
| of Ford's 5.4-litre Modular V8, with DOHC 4-valve | | | | power driver's seat, and extra GT-P decals. The |
| cylinder heads from the Mustang Cobra R engine. | | | | engine and transmission remains the same as the GT. |
| FPV named this uniquely tuned engine as the Boss | | | | GT E |
| 290 because of its power output. It produced | | | | The GT E is the flagship of the new FPV range at a |
| 290 kW (394 PS; 389 hp) at 5500 rpm and | | | | price of $78,190 (AUD). It is more focused on luxury |
| 520Nm (384ftlbs) of torque at 4500 rpm. | | | | rather than performance, despite this, it still has the |
| 2004 BA MkII update | | | | 5.4L V8 that is found in the GT models, which is |
| The GT, GT-P and Pursuit received a new stripe | | | | mated to a ZF 6-speed automatic. It has replaced |
| package with bonnet decals, a six-speed Tremec T56 | | | | the Force 6 and 8. The GT E comes with a boot lip |
| manual and the GT-P received 19" five-spoke alloy | | | | spoiler, special alloy wheels and other luxuries like a |
| wheels. A new car and ute were added to the range, | | | | reversing camera, parking sensors, leather, and a |
| the F6 Typhoon (sedan) and F6 Tornado (ute). FPV | | | | wood grain interior. The GT-E gets the same sport |
| also released the Super Pursuit, which was a Pursuit | | | | luxury suspension found in the Ford G Series range. |
| ute with GT-P extras. | | | | F6 E |
| They were FPV's version of the Ford Falcon Barra | | | | The F6 E is the most recent addition to the FPV |
| engine, featuring a 4.0 litre DOHC 24-valve | | | | range, incorporating the luxury and subdued manners |
| turbocharged inline-six with variable cam timing, which | | | | of the GT E with the turbocharged six cylinder |
| produced 270 kW (367 PS; 362 hp) at 5250 rpm | | | | engine from the F6. |
| and 550Nm (406ftlbs) at 2000 - 4250 rpm - the | | | | Utes |
| highest level of torque in any Australian production | | | | F6 Ute |
| car to that date. | | | | The F6 Ute is the only 6-cylinder vehicle in the FPV |
| 2005 BF | | | | Ute range; it starts off the FPV range at $57,990 |
| 2005 FPV BF F6 Typhoon | | | | (AUD). It is powered by a 4.0L turbo-charged DOHC |
| GT | | | | 24 valve in-line six cylinder engine, which produces a |
| GT-P | | | | maximum power of 310 kW (421 PS; 416 hp) at |
| Pursuit. | | | | 5,500 rpm and maximum torque of 565 Nm |
| Super Pursuit | | | | (417 lbft) across the range from 1,950 to 5,200 rpm. |
| F6 Typhoon (sedan) | | | | The fuel consumption has dropped to 12.1 L/100km |
| F6 Tornado (ute) | | | | for the automatic. The engine is mated to a new |
| Engine specifications remain unchanged. All models | | | | 6-speed manual transmission, however, a ZF 6-speed |
| share the same six-speed manual and were now | | | | automatic is a no cost option. It is equipped with |
| offered with an optional SS made ZF six-speed | | | | Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), 6 airbags, Electronic |
| automatic (the same as featured in Jaguars and | | | | Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), 4-channel Anti-lock |
| BMWs). The GT received the GT-P's old 19" wheels, | | | | Braking System (ABS), Beltminder technology, a six |
| and the GT-P & Super Pursuit got their own | | | | stack CD player ( MP3 compatible ), FPV starter |
| design. Typhoon & Tornado customers got the | | | | button, alloy pedal covers, and 19 inch alloy wheels. |
| option of the 18" wheel design used on the previous | | | | Pursuit |
| model or a new 19" design with black spokes. All | | | | The Pursuit, which comes with the BOSS V8, sells at |
| models had subtle changes to the bodykit. | | | | $57,990 (AUD). |
| 2006 BF MkII update | | | | Super Pursuit |
| GT | | | | The Super Pursuit, which has an RRP of $62,990 |
| GT-P | | | | (AUD), is the modified version of the regular Pursuit. |
| Pursuit. | | | | 0-100 km/h in 5.5sec |
| Super Pursuit | | | | Motorsport |
| F6 Typhoon (sedan) | | | | V8 Supercars |
| F6 Tornado (ute) | | | | Main article: Ford Performance Racing |
| Force 6 | | | | FPR was created in 2003 to establish a link between |
| Force 8 | | | | FPV's road car range and the popular V8 Supercars. |
| No mechanical changes were introduced with this | | | | Given the team's massive budget, its early results |
| update however all models now come standard with | | | | were disappointing but a form reversal in 2006 saw |
| 19 inch rims. Subtle styling changes were made, but | | | | the team finish 2nd in the teams' standings. Current |
| the most significant news was the introduction of | | | | drivers are Mark Winterbottom and Steven Richards |
| new Force 6 and Force 8 models. Built to rival HSV's | | | | in the two FPR entries. Former drivers include Craig |
| Senator Signature, they are mechanically identical to | | | | Lowndes, Glenn Seton, Greg Ritter, David Brabham |
| the auto-equipped GT model, but in a more | | | | and Jason Bright. |
| luxury-focussed package with more conservative | | | | Drifting |
| visuals (no rear wing, more conservative colour | | | | FPV created a show-car dubbed the 'DRIF6' - an F6 |
| range). The Force models are essentially an FPV | | | | Typhoon with modifications making the car suitable |
| version of the Fairmont Ghia (luxury model in the | | | | for competitive drifting. The show-car was a popular |
| Falcon range). In the final months of the BF MkII | | | | exhibit, and the car was entered into the |
| Falcon, a trio of limited-editions were released - the | | | | national-level Drift Australia Series in 2006, where it |
| GT 40th Anniversary, the F6 Typhoon R-Spec, and | | | | was driven by Adam 'Newtonmeter' Newton. One of |
| the GT Cobra - all three of which received stiffer | | | | the car's main objectives was to expose the FPV |
| "R-Spec" dampers, and in the case of the GT Cobra, | | | | brand to a younger audience than its usual, |
| a power hike. | | | | traditionalistic V8-driving crowd. |
| Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) | | | | Apart from Adam Newton, only Gary Myers of |
| F6X | | | | Summernats Burnout fame has driven the car in |
| FPV F6X | | | | anger. Gary drove the F6 for Street Machine |
| In late 2007, FPV unveilled the F6X - a | | | | Magazine, and commented the vehicle had incredible |
| high-performance version of the Ford Territory SUV. | | | | power. |
| It is equipped with the F6's powertrain, and received | | | | The F6 drift car managed to score a best qualifying |
| numerous upgrades to the standard Territory. When | | | | position of 5th at Mallala Motorsport Park in Adelaide, |
| compared to FPV's BF F6 Typhoon the F6X is only 3 | | | | South Australia. In the Queensland Round of racing, |
| seconds slower around the Australian Winton | | | | the car suffered damage when Warren Luff, V8 |
| Raceway. | | | | Supercar driver took to the wheel for a few demo |
| Current models | | | | laps. Under Warren's control the car only made the |
| Models in the current FPV range are based on the | | | | end of the back straight of Queensland Raceway |
| Australian Ford FG Falcon and Ford SY Territory. The | | | | before it was turned passenger side first into the |
| Falcon based models are the 6-cylinder F6 sedan and | | | | wall. |
| F6 Ute (the former Typhoon and Tornado names | | | | The vehicle made an appearance in China to bolster |
| having been retired), the V8 powered GT, GT-P and | | | | one of its sponsors agendas. Many people believe the |
| GT E sedans and the V8 powered Pursuit and Super | | | | car is still in China, but Ford Australia brought the |
| Pursuit utes. The 4.0L Turbocharged Inline Six now | | | | vehicle back to Australia and it can now be seen at |
| produces 310 kW (421 PS; 416 hp) and 565 Nm | | | | the Ford Australia Discovery Centre in Geelong |
| (417 lbft), while the 5.4L V8 develops 315 kW | | | | Victoria. |
| (428 PS; 422 hp) and 551 Nm (406 lbft). | | | | |