MELBOURNE, Australia ? Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) has launched the most powerful GT in the history of Ford's most famous Australian model, powered by FPV's high-tech, all-new, supercharged 5.0-liter V8 engine.
It produces 449 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque and is standard across the GT, GT-P and GT E models, making it the most powerful of the local "super" cars and comparing extremely favorably with the best Mercedes and BMW have to offer, for a lot fewer dollars.
The new GT and GT-P sport distinctive body graphics and stripes and "Boss 335" identification, reminiscent of the famous 1970 Boss Mustang. The luxury GT E model retains its low-profile look without stripes.
"The new engine is amazing, its all-round performance frankly sets a benchmark for Australian-made cars, and the exciting thing is that it has been developed here, for our cars," FPV General Manager Rod Barrett said.
Developed locally by Prodrive in a nearly $40 million program, the new GT engine is based on the "Coyote" Ford V8 first introduced in the U.S. Ford Mustang earlier this year.
It's a sophisticated all-aluminum design with double overhead cams and 32 valves configuration and is individually hand-built for each car, fully EuroIV compliant and offers improved fuel efficiency.
The new GT will cost the equivalent of $69,970, the GT-P is $79,490 and the GT E is $79,940. A six-speed automatic transmission is a no-cost option on the GT and GT-P, while the GT E is available in auto only.
