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FPV has today blown the covers off the final production version of the
exciting turbo-charged F6 Typhoon at the Sydney Motor Show.
Powered by the F6 270 Turbo engine with 270kW of power and 550Nm of torque,
the F6 Typhoon is certain to create a storm and boost the appeal and presence of
FPV in the Australian high-performance car segment.
Production of the F6 Typhoon is scheduled to commence in mid October with FPV
dealerships currently taking orders for vehicles.
The F6 Typhoon will have a recommended retail price of $58,950, excluding
dealer delivery and statutory charges, and is available exclusively with the new
close-ratio Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission.
“The F6 Typhoon is the next vehicle to deliver on our promise of creating a
family of high-performance vehicles that appeal to a broader community of sports
car enthusiasts,” Managing Director of Ford Performance Vehicles, David Flint,
says.
“This car proves that FPV is a leader and not a follower. The F6 Typhoon is
unrivalled in this marketplace and takes our commitment to the local
high-performance car segment to a new level.
“We believe the F6 Typhoon fits in to our existing range perfectly. The F6
Typhoon and GT are our ultimate expressions of Total Performance for
six-cylinder and V8 vehicles.”
At the heart of the F6 Typhoon is its powerplant: the F6 270 Turbo. The
engine is based on the award-winning turbo-charged and intercooled 4.0-litre
DOHC inline six-cylinder from the Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo. It has been
specifically tuned by Prodrive for use in the F6 Typhoon, increasing power from
240kW to 270kW at 5250rpm and boosting torque from 450Nm to a class-leading
550Nm at 2000-4000rpm.
The F6 270 Turbo produces the highest torque output of any production-based
Australian-built high-performance engine.
The engine features a 50 per cent larger twelve-core intercooler and dual
entry ram airbox to create a more efficient induction system which naturally
increases turbo boost pressure by 50 per cent to 0.64bar.
The engine also features revised internal parts, including high-strength
valve springs and heavy-duty conrods, as well as a unique FPV oil cooler to
ensure consistent performance during enthusiastic driving.
Because of the benchmark torque output, the F6 Typhoon features a high-tech
twin-plate clutch engineered and supplied by British-based motor racing experts,
AP Racing. This 240mm clutch system creates more precise power delivery and
increased durability for sports driving but also reduces pedal effort, therefore
providing a more user-friendly manual gearbox for everyday driving.
The F6 Typhoon is the only Australian-built vehicle with a twin-plate clutch.
It also comes exclusively with the new FPV-engineered version of the Tremec
T56 close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. To enhance the launch feel and
initial acceleration, the F6 Typhoon has a 3.73:1 final drive ratio and unique
first gear ratio.
The F6 Typhoon has stunning new-design 18x8 alloy wheels with polished double
spokes and black shadow rims with 235/40 ZR18 Dunlop SP9000 tyres. Behind the
wheels are FPV performance brakes with twin-grooved 325mm ventilated front and
303mm solid rear discs with blue twin-piston front and single-piston rear
calipers. FPV’s premium Brembo brakes, with cross-drilled and ventilated 355mm
front and 330mm rear rotors and four-piston red calipers, are optional. Both
braking packages come with four-channel ABS and Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution.
Adding to the safety package, the F6 Typhoon has dual front and side front
airbags and switchable traction control as standard equipment.
Visually, the F6 Typhoon is easily recognisable as part of the FPV range and
features exclusive gun metal highlights in the front splitter, driving lights
surrounds, side skirt flutes and rear valance.
The F6 Typhoon has a number of unique visual styling cues to separate it from
the Boss-powered siblings, including exclusive high-tech design chrome grille
mesh in the front bumper with an F6 badge in the top air intake and, at the
other end of the vehicle, a low-rise rear spoiler with the traditional FPV
three-pillar design.
Inside the cockpit, the F6 Typhoon is loaded with the latest high-tech
features, including power windows, power adjustable driver’s seat and the
range-topping Interior Command Centre with dual-zone climate control air
conditioning and Premium Sound, including of a 150 Watt amplifier, sub woofer
and six-disc in-dash CD player. The F6 Typhoon also comes with twin-pod Sports
Instrument gauges, exclusive to FPV, displaying turbo boost pressure and oil
pressure.
The FPV Sports seats have suede-feel bolsters, a unique Technik trim fabric
that matches the triangular design in the grille mesh and FPV logos embroided on
the back rests. Leather trim featuring the same Technik design pattern is
optional.
The F6 Typhoon also has the dash-mounted starter button that is a signature
feature on all FPV models, and, as with all FPV models, each customer is
entitled to a full-day Performance Driver Training course and exclusive owner
gifts.
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