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FPV 5th Anniversary Model (2008)


Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) celebrated its fifth anniversary at this year’s Australian International Motor Show with the release of a special edition FPV 5th Anniversary model featuring several unique features such as 19-inch multi-spoke Alpine Silver alloy wheels, a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package, sports seats finished in Nudo Leather and 5th Anniversary logo embossed into the front headrests.Strictly limited to just 200 units, the special FPV 5th Anniversary model will be available in two exclusive colours: Lightning Strike or Silhouette, complete with a unique 5th Anniversary striping package and the customary decals.

Interior-wise, the driver will wrap his/her hands around a sports leather steering wheel with cruise control mounted switches while all occupants will enjoy the comfort of dual-zone temperature control air conditioning, power front and rear windows, alloy pedal covers and a premium audio system with six-disc in-dash CD plus the all-important iPod integration.

Priced from $71,890, the FPV 5th Anniversary offers over $9,600 worth of additional features over the FPV GT sedan for a premium of only $5,300.

The Official FPV Press Release:

Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today celebrated its fifth year of production with the release of the FPV 5th Anniversary model at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

“In only five short years, FPV has grown to become an icon in Australian performance motoring,” said FPV General Manager Rod Barrett.

“In recognition of this milestone we are launching a vehicle which will ensure this tradition continues.”

With only 200 units available, the FPV 5th Anniversary will join an iconic stable of collector’s vehicles, including the 40th Anniversary GT and the Cobra.

Featuring a new 19-inch multi-spoke Alloy wheel design in Alpine Silver, the FPV 5th Anniversary is also equipped with a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package.

Available in Lightning Strike or Silhouette with a unique 5th Anniversary striping package, the 5th Anniversary also features an original rear decal.

The traditional sports seats are finished in Nudo Leather as standard with a 5th Anniversary logo embossed into the front headrests.

Unique 5th Anniversary floor mats also feature along with an exclusive build badge number mounted on the centre console.

The FPV 5th Anniversary features all the luxuries expected from an FPV, including dual-zone temperature control air conditioning, a sports leather steering wheel with cruise control mounted switches, power front and rear windows, alloy pedal covers and a premium audio system with six-disc in-dash CD with iPod integration.

The FPV 5th Anniversary offers over $9,600 worth of additional features for a premium of only $5,300 over the Recommended Retail Price of an FPV GT sedan.

The Recommended Retail Price for the FPV 5th Anniversary is $71,890

This pricing reflects $4,353 of net customer value for the FPV 5th Anniversary Limited Edition.

October 13th 2008

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