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Ford Performance Vehicles, the go-fast arm of Ford Australia, has built its first non-Falcon example, the swept-up F6 X variant of the Ford Territory sports utility vehicle.
The company says the seven-seat F6 X will extend the FPV brand into new markets and offer customers a unique opportunity in Australian performance motoring. It will go on sale in New Zealand next year.
"FPV has always had the goal to extend the brand beyond Falcon-based product and I'm pleased to be able to showcase the first new offering," says FPV general manager Rod Barrett.
The new F6 X is designed for the family that enjoys performance vehicle motoring and appreciates a true sports luxury feel.
Derived from Ford's Territory vehicle family, the FPV F6 X is equipped with a turbo-charged version of the company's 4-litre straight-six engine, developing 270kW (360bhp) of power and 550Nm of torque, and driving all four wheels via a ZF six-speed automatic transmission.
Ride and handling has been retuned and beefier Brembo brakes added to harness the extra power.
The stability and traction control systems have also been recalibrated for performance.
Side curtain airbags and dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags are also fitted as standard equipment. The F6 X cabin gets two-tone seat trim, along with six-way power adjustment and three-position memory for the driver's seat.
The two-tone seat treatment is continued through to the third row.
The instrument cluster features the FPV logo, an engine speed red line and blue illumination, while FPV scuff plates and alloy pedals add to the list of interior appointments.
Each vehicle comes with its own build plate mounted on the gear selector surround.
F6 X exterior styling cues include a front mesh grille insert, as well as a rear spoiler and alloy running boards with a matching body colour surround.
The exterior design also features molten metal accents on the front skid plate, bonnet air scoop, door mirror scalps and rear skid plate, while 18-inch five-spoke alloys in an alpine silver finish are also exclusive to the F6 X.
