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13-08-2012, 01:45 PM
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Trev
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Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has today launched a new look limited edition Ute.
The Pursuit Ute will feature a GT colour-coded front bumper, GT RSPEC alloy wheels, and a striking accent and C-stripe decal. Only available in Silhouette with Vixen stripes and accents, the Pursuit Ute will be limited to just 75 units, the smallest number of Utes offered as a limited edition ever produced by FPV. The Pursuit will continue to carry the standard features of the current GS Ute range with a number of additional extras, creating exceptional value for money. Over and above the standard features of a GS Ute, the Pursuit Ute will now include Pursuit badge positioned across rear tailgate 8" rear wheel with 5-spoke premium alloy wheel design with Vixen accents GT colour-coded bumper in Silhouette Vixen Upper and lower grille surrounds Vixen Fog lamp bezels Vixen Mirror Scalps All New Vixen decal pack 'C' stripe Black painted Exhaust Tips Piano Black interior finish around ICC unit, tissue box and door spears Manual gear lever with new badge design Premium Sound with dual zone temperature control Shadow leather sports seats The limited edition Pursuit Ute will continue to be powered by the impressive all-aluminium 315kW 5.0ltr supercharged V8 engine producing 545Nm of torque @ 2000-5500rpm. All other options will continue to be available on the Pursuit Ute and will include ZF 6 speed automatic transmission with sequential sports shift (NCO), tow bar and satellite navigation with SUNA Traffic Channel. The recommended Manufacturer's List Price* for the Pursuit Ute is $57,990 at participating FPV Dealers only. *This is the manufacturer's list price for the vehicle only. A number of other components, including a dealer delivery fee, stamp duty, registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance and other statutory charges may be payable by a customer in relation to the purchase of this vehicle. As a manufacturer, FPV is not able to quantify the amount of these charges as they vary depending on a range of factors and individual circumstances, including the FPV Dealer the customer purchases the vehicle from, the State or Territory where that customer purchases the vehicle and the customer's age, driving record and other personal factors. The final transaction price for the vehicle will be as negotiated by the customer with their chosen FPV Dealer. 
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13-08-2012, 01:50 PM
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Trev (FPV FG II GT-E thus the fully loaded burger with the lot as standard +Alpine/Dynamat fitout - 2 of only 4 ever made GT-E factory 9" rear rims - Michelin Pilot Supersports - Shockworks Suspension) Last edited by mcnews; 13-08-2012 at 01:57 PM. |
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15-08-2012, 02:23 PM
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Thought I'd finally chip in to this. I'll ignore the styling side beacuse that is subjective and no doubt love hate. (it's not for me. I'm a chrome lover). I think FPV have got this wrong strategically. Not the re-introduction of a Pursuit, thats good. It should never have left the range. But launching this as a limited model alongside the RSpec. With RSpec paint and RSpec striping whilst not actaully being an RSpec. Just clumsy. Toe in the water, build only 75 if you must, but paint them another colour, any colour, I dont care, and launch them in 3 months time when the hype over the Rspec subsides, thus creating a whole lot of fresh, "did you see the new FPV..." noise. This model has already been drowned out or absorbed into the sedan. I think an ongoing Pursuit would be a seller, it always was, and it should make a come back as a permanent member of the range, alongside the GS ute. Option Brembos brakes, and forget Super Pursuit. Oh and the 315 S/C engine is just fine.
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15-08-2012, 04:50 PM
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13-08-2012, 01:52 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hmmm.... "Robin, to the bat mobile"!
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13-08-2012, 01:52 PM
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FG GT 335 Owner
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Nice ***!
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13-08-2012, 01:52 PM
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Welcome back to the Pursuit badge, and what a fine job they have done.
Im not sold on the Red wheels, but hey, if you buy a Black car (Ute) with red stripes chances are you want people to look anyways. |
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13-08-2012, 02:16 PM
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What a waste of time, the only thing worthwhile it has over GS ute is leather as standard. How hard is it to offer the Pursuit and not a tarted up XR6 in the line up permanently the same as FG1 and B series.
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13-08-2012, 01:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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So no mechanical suspension upgrades?
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13-08-2012, 01:54 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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The rear looks good, thank god they didnt paint the rear bumper red.
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13-08-2012, 01:57 PM
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I don't like it. Looks like something a bogan would do in their back shed with a can of red spray paint.
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13-08-2012, 02:00 PM
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This one literally is a sticker pack, plus the addition of the GT front bar and headlights.
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13-08-2012, 09:58 PM
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Seriously, how effin' hard is it to bring the utes into line with the same features as the sedan!
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13-08-2012, 10:14 PM
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Its been said a hundred times that the ute cant handle power of the 335. I dont think FPV saw any point in putting the money into upgrading the leaf spring suspension.
They shoudn't of bothered with this to be honest. |
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13-08-2012, 02:01 PM
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Would be nice if it had wider rear wheels and the gt spec motor
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13-08-2012, 02:14 PM
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I was hoping fpv were going to deliver a decent sports ute, but instead they gave us the batmobile.
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13-08-2012, 02:16 PM
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8" rears and 315? At least it looks good I guess?
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13-08-2012, 02:21 PM
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I belong in an AU
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also the sedan version - GT RSPEC
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?p...80435051991180 EDIT : Just found this thread http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11374036 sorry for cluttering up your thread. cheers Jay
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13-08-2012, 02:36 PM
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i think it looks great, best FG FPV I've seen yet
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13-08-2012, 02:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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wow, poor ute lovers get stooged again
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13-08-2012, 02:50 PM
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Single exhaust and no hardlid . FAIL.
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13-08-2012, 02:55 PM
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Greys tuf too :-)
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Soooo disappointed right now :-(
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13-08-2012, 02:59 PM
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Wow, it looks pretty nice.
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13-08-2012, 03:06 PM
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Didn't think the ute version would be 335kw, It can't handle the POWER!!
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13-08-2012, 03:07 PM
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Greys tuf too :-)
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OK I retract my earlier comment, looks like they have actually done something worth while with the sedan.
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257A59000E8D93 |
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13-08-2012, 03:24 PM
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Yeah whats the go with the ute missing out on the 335 again? Its essentially a sticker pack GS?
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13-08-2012, 03:39 PM
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I pity the fool who doesn't like a red and black colour scheme!
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13-08-2012, 03:45 PM
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TOY: 2011 FG GT 335 #0498, Nitro, 6sp MANUAL, 18% tint, Herrod K&N Filter, Herrod-JLT oil breather, Manta twin 3" s/s cat-back exhaust, Shockworks adjustable coilovers, R-Spec wheels (build thread)
DAILY: 2015 PXII Ranger Wildtrak, Pride Orange, 6sp auto, tech pack (pics here) BEFORE: 2005 Mercury Silver BF XR8 ZF Auto, 20% tint, custom 2.5" cat-back exhaust, Advanti Zeta 19" wheels (found it!) |
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13-08-2012, 03:49 PM
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Cmon Fpv I was waiting for this Pursuit to come back but no Brembo brakes no sale. Its disappointing ute considering HSV release a Maloo with HSV brakes and sat nav standard and 20" wheels for the same price plus on roads. It looks like I,ll have to keep dreaming about a real one.
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