PDA

View Full Version : Turbo Territory in the making - Cars Guide

MADDER
15-04-05, 11:13 AM
SEE HERE (http://carsguide.news.com.au/news/story_page/0,8269,12851807%255E21822,00.html)
Here is the cached version; http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:Xl-Mhpq4Iw8J:carsguide.news.com.au/news/story_page/0,8269,12851807%25255E21822,00.html+%22Turbo+Territory+in+the+making%22&hl=en&gl=au&ct=clnk&cd=3

Turbo Territory in the making
Paul Gover
15apr05

A GT-STYLE bonnet bulge will announce the arrival of the Ford Territory turbo. The pumped-up bonnet is essential because the turbocharged six-cylinder engine has a performance-boosting intercooler on top.

The bolder look will give the Territory the same instant impact as the born-again Falcon GT and distinguish it from regular models.
The turbo's name has still not been set, though Territory XR is an obvious choice.

Trial stampings of the bonnet have begun in Geelong. Engineers are also finalising everything from the engine plumbing and tuning to suspension settings and the brake package.

Ford is still refusing to comment on the car. Company president Tom Gorman says he will talk about it when he is ready.

Test runs indicate it will have a 220km/h top speed and will need considerably stiffer suspension than the regular six-pack models.

And it will have to be fitted with high-performance tyres, which will also mean a considerable upgrade in the running gear.

Production delays have pushed the turbo back from the original date in September, so it is likely to become a 2006 model.

Ford's engineering team has been at full stretch this year on a range of projects, including the all-new Focus.

The specialists at Ford Performance Vehicles have been sidetracked by work on the clutch in the troubled Typhoon turbo.

There is still no news on an FPV Territory and insiders say they haven't received the go-ahead for such a project.

Herald Sun
TUFED6
15-04-05, 01:52 PM
I reckon this will be an awesome bit of gear. I wonder what it will sell for?

- John
CDAA
15-04-05, 01:59 PM
I wonder if the bonnet is actually vented at the rear for the intercooler. Looks good regardless.
paulvdb
15-04-05, 02:15 PM
I reckon this will be an awesome bit of gear. I wonder what it will sell for?

- John
You'd have to say that the diff between a n/a and turbo should be about the same as the XR6 - maybe an extra $8k. The question you'd have then is - do you think you could get a turbo (and all that's required to strengthen the engine) plus the suspension and exhaust changes for under $8K elsewhere (and get a 3 year warranty on the changes).
Laminge
15-04-05, 02:31 PM
Insider?

I would love to know where they get their sources!

That article is just so wrong in many ways
CDAA
15-04-05, 03:49 PM
That article is just so wrong in many ways
That's what I initally thought, then just assumed that I had my info wrong.:embarasse
galaxy xr8
15-04-05, 04:06 PM
OH MY GOD, there has to be a BOSS under there, the only reason for the bulge would be to fit the Boss, they say for the intercooler, but there's no opening for that like on the WRX, so why have it, there is no need to lift the intercooler up there to differ from the XR6T, if there is a Boss under there, all my dream's have been answered and I will be looking into getting one.
CDAA
15-04-05, 04:15 PM
if there is a Boss under there, all my dream's have been answered and I will be looking into getting one.
I hope there isn't because then I'll have no excuse not to get one! A GT is next, yeap definately :peepwall:
paulvdb
15-04-05, 04:17 PM
Insider?

I would love to know where they get their sources!

That article is just so wrong in many ways
Hmmm.. the only thing that could be wrong is the engine (end of course the intercooler). Given that earlier spy shots showed an air intake (for an intercooler I'd imagine) then this is not a turbo. I thought that as soon as I saw the photo - why would you have a lengthwise bulge for an intercooler that runs sideways?

Given that the Exploder is as good as Goooorrrrrrnnnn (a NSW joke) then a V8 Terri makes perfectly good sense. Given that the market has V8 MLs, V8 X5s, V8 Landies and Rangies, V8 Porsche and VW, eventually a V8 Pajero and probably a V8 Prado and Patrol then a V8 Terri makes heaps of sense. And if this also becomes the luxury Terri that is suggested to be a possibility then it also makes sense.

That said they'll need to simplify the product set a bit. I can't see them selling
- TX RWD/AWD
- TS RWD/AWD
- GHIA RWD/AWD
- TR RWD/AWD
- TD RWD/AWD
- Fairitorry V8 RWD/AWD

I bet they'll trim this list to
- TX RWD/AWD
- TS RWD
- GHIA AWD
- TR AWD
- TD AWD
- Terrilane V8 AQD
Ghiadude
15-04-05, 04:20 PM
Insider?

I would love to know where they get their sources!

That article is just so wrong in many ways

wish i knew what you knew... how does one get privvy to this sort o stuff???
carn minge ...tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me tell me!!
galaxy xr8
15-04-05, 04:20 PM
A GT would be lovely but I'm finding my personal everyday need's is leaning toward's a territory, I love the room and I love to get away on the weekend's into the bush and with my AU II XR8 there just isn't the clearance, maybe I'm getting old and wiser but I'm a V8 man and I would love a Territory to do thses thing's, it just need's the Boss, that's all it is missing
TIKFD6
15-04-05, 08:26 PM
I hope its not a Turbo.
Why would they put a Boss V8 trade mark on a 6 cylinder?
Looks so tuff with the buldge.
Paxton
15-04-05, 08:30 PM
How about fitting the Xr Headlights to fit in with the Bonnet Bulge? I think that would suit the TX6 Territory (presuming Ford will re-birth the TX* badge to fit in with the TX povo pack) in the same way that the XR Falcons have the Headlights on them.

Can someone photochop the headlights onto one?

-Andrew
MissUnderstood
15-04-05, 10:07 PM
I just read this on another forum, I can't help but want to go and have a look or better still a drive.

_______________________________________
Ford have released spec's on their own territory turbo but you'll have to wait until next year to own one. Ours should be finished next week and 400 aw kws
Mechan1k
16-04-05, 04:04 AM
http://carsguide.news.com.au/common/imagedata/0,3600,434783,00.jpg
Bossxr8
16-04-05, 12:49 PM
Maybe you should read the writing at the bottom of the pic in the Herald Sun. It says it is a computer generated image, its not real.
Terror-tory
20-04-05, 09:39 PM
How about fitting the Xr Headlights to fit in with the Bonnet Bulge? I think that would suit the TX6 Territory (presuming Ford will re-birth the TX* badge to fit in with the TX povo pack) in the same way that the XR Falcons have the Headlights on them.

Can someone photochop the headlights onto one?

-Andrew

Andrew,

Your wish is my command. Here is your new Territory XR-ate. :hihi:

- complete with bonnet buldge
- XR headlights
- relocated number plate, as per XR falcom mounting
- blacked out grille and bumper
- modified low profile wider tyres
- enhanced rims design

John.