FPV launches GT Black

Adding ‘Black’ to a car’s name when creating a special version isn’t at all original. For example, there has already been the Mazda MX-5 Sport Black, Fiat 500 Blackjack and Matt Black, Citroën DS3 Black Special Edition, Toyota Aygo Black, Audi TT Black Edition, BMW M3 Frozen Black Edition, Porsche Boxster S Black Edition and various Mercedes-Benz AMG Black Series models.



Most of them predictably live up to their titles too, with black paintwork, interiors and trim. And that’s exactly the route taken by Ford Australia subsidiary FPV to make the new GT Black limited edition.

Just about everything that can be made black has been, including the exhaust end pipes, decals, grilles, fog light bezels and 19” alloy wheels. The cabin meanwhile gets black leather upholstery, plus a black finish around the Interior Command Centre unit, door trims and tissue box (a tissue box… really?).



Although the whole ‘Black’ thing might be rather hackneyed, there’s no doubt that the treatment suits the GT very well.



There aren’t any mechanical changes, and so the engine remains the same as per the standard GT. However, seeing as that means a supercharged 5.0 litre V8 producing 449 bhp (335 kW / 455 PS), it’s not something to be disappointed about.



Just 125 examples of the FPV GT Black will be built, and each will come with an individual build badge and certificate. The manufacturer’s list price has been set at A$74,290.



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