FPV F6 Typhoon R-Spec: Limited Edition 'Phoon

Motoring Channel Staff - 17/August/2007

Melbourne, Australia — Sporting a modified suspension setup and a handful of visual modifications, the F6 R-Spec Typhoon has arrived, priced at $63,310.

The high performance 'special edition' is gaining traction with a lot of local car makers at present, from Subaru's local Tuned By STI models, to this new R-Spec from Ford Performance Vehicles, partly because they offer improved performance, but also because of their rarity; they hold their value very well.

Only 300 versions of the F6 R-Spec will be sold.

FPV wasn't going to let HSV's new range of high performance sports sedans bathe in the limelight forever, and this new model will create increased levels of interest for what is one of Australia's most powerful vehicles ever created.

The idea behind the new R-Spec model, according to FPV General Manager Rod Barrett, was the positive response to the GT 40th Anniversary limited edition, which was the first FPV to feature the R-Spec handling package. In turn, this led to FPV modifying R-Spec for its turbocharged 4.0-litre 6-cylinder Typhoon.

"The initial idea behind R-Spec was to provide an FPV vehicle for those people who wanted to be more competitive at track days and club sprint events, but who didn’t want to compromise on the comfort of daily driving either," explained Mr Barrett.

"The GT 40th Anniversary succeeded in fitting that brief, and now for the first time our customers can enjoy the same superior level of suspension and handling on our award-winning Typhoon model," Mr Barret said.

He stated that FPV has now customised the R-Spec package to maximise the handling characteristics of the Typhoon, which will allow drivers of the limited edition F6 R-Spec to extract the best possible performance out of their vehicle, which will suit those drivers who take their performance cars on the race track.

Mr Barrett said, "The set-up on the F6 is different to our Boss 290 package to account for the different mass of the Typhoon. The most significant change has been to the front end damper tune. Importantly, we have maintained an impressive level of ride comfort. The R-Spec package picks up more road irregularities, however, we have maintained the supple ride that has earned FPV cars an enviable ride and handling reputation."

The road test crew put the F6 Typhoon through it's pace in 2006, and gave it a positive overall ranking of 4 out of 5, with an exceptionally high 4.5 out of 5 score for the engine and gearbox combination. The review can be found here.

As well as the new track-biased suspension tune, the new addition to the FPV stable is identified with distinctive R-Spec badging, and 'Dark Argent' gunmetal accents on the wheels and rear spoiler as standard. Being a limited edition, FPV will also include a unique build certificate of authenticity with the new R-Spec models.

Inside the FPV F6 R-Spec, leather sports seats as standard, as are FPV floor mats with the "F6 R-spec" logo inlay to match match the exterior badging. Other interior features includean iPod/MP3 audio player connection fitted as standard, which integrates with the FPV audio system.

Ford Performance Vehicles has indicated that the F6 R-Spec will be available in Winter White, Lightning Strike, Vixen, Neo, Ego and Silhouette colours. It will be offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission and is priced at $63,310. 

Engine Specifications:
Max Power: 270kW @ 5250rpm
Max Torque: 550Nm @ 2000rpm

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