05-05-2005
Powered by a turbo-charged, intercooled, twin overhead cam 4-litre engine,the F6 Tornado unleashes 550Nm of torque. The 18" pewter accent alloy wheels, FPV Performance brakes and pewter accents signal the arrival of a very special ute. The F6 Tornado comes standard with an FPV soft tonneau cover and the option of an alloy sports bar. Also available is an optional hard tonneau with FPV rear spoiler. While the unique F6 grille design proudly displays the purposeful turbo intercooler. Inside, the F6 Tornado Supercab features contoured F6 Sports seats - driver's 4-way electrically adjustable, an interior command centre featuring LCD screen, Prestige 6 stack CD system, plus all-new FPV Sports gauges for turbo boost and oil pressure. The F6 Tornado. Special delivery.
The all-new F6 270. A 4-litre turbo-charged, intercooled, 24-valve double overhead cam six. The highest torque output of any production six ever built in Australia and one of the most powerful in the world. Through partnership with Prodrive and their mastery of turbo technology across F1 and World Rally, the development of our high performance turbo-charged FPV will change performance cars forever. We created a new engine with dramatically improved cooling and induction. The 50% larger air-to-air intercooler and dual air intake system significantly reduces intake pressure into the turbo's compressor - allowing it to work more efficiently...and effectively.
The result. A fully engineered performance-driven power generator. Armed with double overhead camshafts and 4-valve aluminum cylinder heads, the F6 270 produces its maximum power of 270kW at 5250 rpm. However, the real story is torque. All 550Nm on tap from just 2000 rpm and remaining constant all the way through to 4250 rpm.
At time of launch, the highest torque output of any production engine ever built in Australia. Even more staggering is the engine's ability to produce 80% of its maximum torque at 1500 rpm and over 98% at 1750 rpm. Total Performance meets the turbo.
F6 270 manual transmission. Part of what makes the F6 Typhoon really special is the T56 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission. This is a technologically advanced new gearbox that puts absolute power in the palm of your hand. The ratios are spaced for maximum performance, minimum fuss. It features the renowned AP Racing clutch - designed to handle the tremendous force of 550Nm of torque - and there's a new FPV shift alert that tells you when to change for optimum upshifts.
Confidence Inc. The power to stop is just as important as the power to go. The ability to wipe off speed cleanly without affecting the vehicle's overall balance. FPV engineers developed a 4-channel anti-lock braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution and two brake packages that will stop you in your tracks.
Performance brakes up front, large 325 by 32mm grooved and pillar-vented rotors with twin-piston calipers. On the rear, 303 by 16mm grooved and pillar-vented rotors with single piston calipers. Brake lines designed to resist expansion under extreme conditions and high-performance fade-resistant pads that keep on biting. FPV Performance brakes are standard on GT, Pursuit, F6 Typhoon and F6 Tornado.
Brembos. Our premium brake. The brand of choice for Formula 1, Ferrari, Porsche, AMG and CART teams. Up front, massive 355 by 32mm cross-drilled front rotors, fitted with 4-piston calipers finished in classic Brembo red. On the rear, 330 by 28mm cross-drilled rotors, fitted with 4-piston calipers also finished in red. Brembo brakes also feature race-inspired stainless steel braided hoses for added longevity and superior pedal effort. Brembo. Considered one of the best brake packages in the world. Standard on GT-P and optional on all other models. Another example of FPV's commitment to Total Performance.
At FPV, we believe that safety is a major part of Total Performance. As such, all FPVs are monitored by Ford's advanced intelligent safety system. This Ford-designed high-tech software activates appropriate responses to potentially harmful road, traffic and driver situations.
The system co-ordinates the release and synchronisation of dual-stage airbags, side airbags (sedans only) and front seat belt pre-tensioners to maximise driver and passenger protection in the event of a mishap. FPV's stringent safety measures also include superior braking and handling together with ABS and traction control (sedan only). The safest car, of course, is the car that prevents an accident in the first place.
Text and photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company 
