Ford Performance Vehicles F6

The Ford Performance Vehicles F6 (FPV F6) is an full-size sedan and coupé utility by produced Ford Performance Vehicles from 2004 until 2014.

Models

The FPV F6 was introduced in 2004, based on the Ford Falcon BA MkII sedan and utility.[1] In the BA and BF series the F6 sedan and utility were called the Typhoon and Tornado respectively.[1] The Typhoon and Tornado names were dropped with the FG series.[2]

FPV also developed the Force 6 as a luxury orientated version of the F6, and a Territory-based F6-X.

BA Series

The FPV F6 was launched in 2004 as part of FPV's BA Mk II series. It was powered by the 4.0-litre turbocharged inline-six (I6) Ford Barra engine called 'Barra 270T', producing 270 kW at 5250 rpm and 550 Nm of torque at 2000-4000 rpm. It was only offered with a 6-speed Tremec T-56 manual gearbox, bonnet scoop, 18 in alloy wheels, no stripes on the body, PBR 325 mm/2-piston brakes, and optional Brembo brakes. The sedan and utility were called the Typhoon and Tornado respectively.[1][3]

  • BA MKII (2004–2005)

BF Series

The FPV BF F6 was launched in 2005, with the 'Barra 270T' engine at 270 kW and 550 Nm. A ZF 6HP26 6-speed automatic gearbox, as well as 19 in wheels.[4]

  • BF MKI (2005–2006)

FG Series

The FG F6 was introduced in 2008, with a 'Barra 310T' I6 at 310 kW and 565 Nm of torque. It used the Tremec TR-6060 manual gearbox.[7][8] The "Typhoon" and "Tornado" nameplates were dropped in the FG series.[2]

The F6 E was introduced in 2009, as an executive variant of the F6. Brembo brakes came standard, it otherwise mechanically unchanged from the F6. It came with wood grain dash, a reversing camera and leather seats.[9]

The FPV FG MkII F6 was introduced in 2011. It revised the front fascia and grille and fascia, with an integrated reversing camera via an eight-inch touch screen.[10] The F6 was discontinued in 2014.[11]

  • FG MKI (2008–2011)
  • FG MKII (2011–2014)

Recall

In 2005 the FPV F6 Typhoon was recalled due to clutch failures. The problem was noticed by Motor Magazine during testing but it was initially dismissed by Ford Performance Vehicles as driver abuse.[12][13]

References

  1. Marton Pettendy. First look: FPV's F6 Tornado hyper-ute goauto.com.au, 7 October 2004, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  2. Ford FG Falcon: FPV to revitalise GT and F6 drive.com.au, 16 February 2025, retrieved 7 October 2025^
  3. Graham Smith. Roat test: FPV F6 Typhoon Street Machine, 2 September 2024, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  4. David Dowsey. FPV BF Range 2005 Review carsales.com.au, 1 November 2005, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  5. James Whitbourn. FPV – The Last Blast: Classic MOTOR Motor, 23 August 2017, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  6. Steane Klose. FPV F6 R-Spec Typhoon drive.com.au, 18 August 2007, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  7. Bill McKinnon. FPV F6 2008 Review carsales.com.au, 1 July 2008, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  8. Thomas Gillet. Ford Barra Engine: History And Specifications topspeed.com, 25 August 2024, retrieved 8 October 2025^
  9. 2009 FPV F6 E: Fast Car History Lesson Motor (Australian magazine), 19 December 2019, retrieved 9 October 2025^
  10. Paul Maric. FPV F6 Review drive.com.au, 24 May 2012, retrieved 9 October 2025^
  11. Barry Park. Australia’s most powerful six grinds to a halt goauto.com.au, 5 May 2014^
  12. Marton Pettendy. Cloud hangs over Typhoon goauto.com.au, 16 February 2005, retrieved 9 October 2025^
  13. Neil McDonald. FPV cures clutch problem goauto.com.au, 2 May 2005, retrieved 9 October 2025^