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TOThe 4-Door Supercharged Mustang Sedan: 2014 Ford Falcon FPV GT-F 351 🇦🇺🏁
The FPV GT-F 351 is the most significant car in the history of Ford Australia. The “F” stands for Final, marking the end of Ford Performance Vehicles, while the “351” is a double-meaning: it represents the car’s power in kilowatts and serves as a direct homage to the legendary 351 cubic-inch V8 Falcons that dominated Bathurst in the 1970s. It was built as a “thank you” to the fans before the Australian manufacturing era closed forever.
🏎️ WHY IT’S INTERESTING: THE OVERBOOST MONSTER
The GT-F isn’t just a standard Falcon with a stripe kit; it is the most powerful naturally-aspirated-sized sedan Ford ever built in Australia.
• The “Miami” V8: Under the hood is a locally-developed, Supercharged 5.0L “Miami” V8 (based on the Ford Coyote engine).
• The “Magic” Number: While officially rated at 351 kW (471 HP) to match the historic 351 badge, the engine features a transient overboost function. In the right conditions, it actually pumps out over 410 kW (550+ HP) and 570 Nm of torque. 🔥🌪️
• The R-Spec Chassis: To handle the power, the GT-F borrowed the suspension from the limited-run R-Spec Falcon, featuring stiffer spring rates, retuned Sachs dampers, and a larger rear anti-roll bar.
• Top Speed Record: On the Stuart Highway with the speed limiter removed, racing legend John Bowe pushed a GT-F to 297 km/h (185 MPH), making it the fastest Australian production car at the time. 🏁💨
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