SYDNEY : October 10, 2008 - Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) celebrated its fifth year of production with the release of the FPV 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th Anniversary is also equipped with a premium 6-piston Brembo brake package.


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


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


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


The FPV 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th Anniversary is $71,890*

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

* Recommended Retail Price {RRP} includes Goods and Services Tax {GST} and Luxury Car Tax {LCT} calculated at 33%, where applicable.
** Based on RRP of extras fitted to an FPV GT sedan excluding dealer delivery and statutory charges
*** iPod is a trademark of Apple inc.

[Source : FPV]