FPV GT 'Black' - son of Shaker?

The all-black theme is carried throughout from the dash and leather trim to the body paintwork. Photo / Supplied

The first concept car in the history of Ford Performance Vehicles will almost certainly be badged the new GT when it goes into production in the next few months.

The FPV GT "Silhouette Black" was unveiled at the Melbourne motor show and show-goers immediately pointed to it being the first development of a 40th anniversary model of the famous 1972 Ford Falcon GTHO.

Ford has said it would like to produce a limited-edition anniversary GTHO - but isn't saying if such a car is in the pipeline.

The GT concept hints at future upgrade kits FPV could use in a limited-edition model.

The go-fast house is said to be considering a parts division offering performance and power upgrades.

FPV general manager Rod Barrett said performance and design enhancements on the concept GT show what could be done in the future.

"We wanted to demonstrate the possibilities, explore the future and gauge public opinion to assist us with the evolution of FPV product," said Barrett.

"We've equipped the vehicle with the GT's 'most ticked' options, such as leather trim and reversing camera.

"That way, it's a reflection of what our buyers are choosing and gives us a 'real world' basis to get people thinking.

"The black-on-black treatment looks spectacular and it really changes the look of the car, so I'll be very interested to hear what FPV enthusiasts think."

Under the bonnet, the 335kW 5-litre supercharged V8 engine is unchanged.

However, FPV is apparently working on higher output "update kits" for the engine.

The concept features a matt finish stripe package on the bonnet, rear wing and sides, a paint treatment that is also carried over to the rear diffuser.

Up front, large brake ducts are incorporated into the modified front fascia, black framing has been used to enhance the rear light graphics and the vehicle carries a unique black GT badge.

The car sits on forged 20" alloys shod with Dunlop SP Sportmaxx GT tyres. There's a track-tuned suspension specification and a full stainless steel high-flow twin exhaust system finished with quad black exhaust tips.

The performance brake package includes larger six-piston brake calipers up front and four-piston brake calipers at the rear, which are also finished in black.

Inside, the all-black theme continues in the leather trim and the dashboard, which includes the interior command centre.