Ford and Holden work together on making a V8 RWD Coupe (POLL)

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by loftie

Hmm, don't recall seeing either of those cars as I walked thru the Local Holden and Ford dealership over the weekend - must have run out of brochures, or maybe their demo models were out on test drives?

So you would choose to develop alternatives to importing existing cars?

[RedHotGT]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

So you would choose to develop alternatives to importing existing cars?

I was more going for local design and production = local jobs = car sold at local prices?

Only private imports are available for the suggested vehicles (Camaro & Mustang) and with hefty pricetags attached (shipping/transport, customs, conversion and compliance etc). In otherwords you end up paying approx $90k for a car that's sitting in showrooms in LA for $30k.
(example)
http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1

Sure - if these cars were available from local dealers then it wouldn't even be worth the hypothetical. But - as they are not - why not discuss it?

[justrod]

or worst still Ford and holden shut down =======AND WE HAVE TO BUY CHINESE CARS===========NO WAY

[RedHotGT]

Interesting Poll Figures - as it stands right now it's

19 - YES (47.50%)
21 - NO (52.50%)

[burnz]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

Yes it is a stupid topic. Another person has already explained the link between Toyota and Subaru which lead to the shared platform:



Ford and GM have no links between the two organisations and therefore such a combined project would never see light of day. They are in direct competition with each other. As these companies are Australian subsidiaries of US companies, the power brokers in Detroit and Dearborn would never approve such a combined project. Name one vehicle on this planet which is a joint venture between Ford and GM!

rubbish the gearbox in my car "is" a collaboration of GM and Ford.

[HULK EF]

"I would smash this idea into so many little piece's not even my granma that can put together a 5000 piece puzzle of a blue sky in an hour would be able to fix".

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by burnz

rubbish the gearbox in my car "is" a collaboration of GM and Ford.

Oh that gearbox is a "car" is it ?

[XR6T0Y]

Who cares if the companies aren't one in the same?

Stated here "Would it ever be possible for Holden and Ford to work together on a V8 RWD Coupe"
Yes, it is POSSIBLE. Not probable however. So many people are on their high horses here it is rediculous. So it will have a different badge on it...woopdy doo.
I would love to see something Holden inspired cosmetically, and mechanically Ford. Think it would be a treat.
"It will end the competition" How do you figure a once off model could end the competition?

[sleek7]

I voted Yes as I would consider a car created by Ford and Holden in combination, however I have no need for a coupe.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Resurrection

What a stupid topic.

What a stupid interjection...



I often wondered about Ford and holden joining up to share common componants in an effort to bring cost down, so that Manfacturing in australia is viable...

Yes, Toyota have a share in subaru....but not in BMW, and Toyota and BMW have just joind to make a new sports car...

[SSD-85]

Even by some parallel universes chance they would want to do it, theres not only practically no market for one here, but they couldnt afford it. Even with sending their Oliver Twists off to Canberra....

[Powdered Toast Man]

It's aussie automotive blasfamy! Holden and Ford working together, wash your mouth out with Penrite!!!

But seriously, purely hypothetically: Would I consider it if it existed, probably. I have considered buying a Monaro in recent months so I would go there. Do I want it to exist, not really.

I'd be happy for them to sell the V8 coupes here the parent companies already make. Mustang in the Blue corner, Camaro and Corvette in the Red (or actually its blue too as the GM emblem is blue).

[burnz]

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Oh that gearbox is a "car" is it ?

it's a collaboration!
move on.

[GTPete]

If I owned a Folden, Id have to grow a mullet and wear a flano, no thanks.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by burnz

it's a collaboration!
move on.

Nice try but before you tell someone their post is rubbish, make sure yours isn't either.

Move on .......

[Bossxr8]

Ford and Holden will do this soon, just after everyone bows down before me as the undisputed leader of the world.

If Ford or Holden wanted a coupe so bad they would just convert the Mustang and Camaro to RHD, or build them in RHD to begin with, just like it appears Ford will do with the new 2014 Mustang, which has already been rumoured to go on sale here.

So kind of pointless if thats going to happen.

[Uncle Tone]

Who would supply the motor?

[gtxb67]

Originally Posted by Uncle Tone

Who would supply the motor?

it will be a quad turbo v10 ford engine - since the gtho is still born, they have to use it in something

[burnz]

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Nice try but before you tell someone their post is rubbish, make sure yours isn't either.

Move on .......

ford and gm build gearboxes.
ford trucks with gm engines from the factory.

it "has" been done here and in the usa before, it can be done "again"

keep moving.

[MITCHAY]

Lol I think more people would believe a 400kw V10 GTHO would happen before this in Australia. The idea has merit but the Ford vs Holden rivalry kills it off.

Subaru vs Mitsubishi and perhaps Toyota loyalties do exist but at the end of the day it is no where near as religious in comparison. They will all swap cars willingly based on what gives them what they want.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by burnz

ford and gm build gearboxes.
ford trucks with gm engines from the factory.

it "has" been done here and in the usa before, it can be done "again"

keep moving.

No cars or platforms shared, you moving ?