I ‘d like to see more sports cars with an optional DSG transmissions, I think it would be nice offer that transmission in this car because people have different preferences when it comes to the type of transmission they want to drive.
why oh why put music on this video? the elfin has a beautiful V8 on it. I really wanted to hear it and instead it’s overpowered by a very intense song.. just a thought for the future of car videos – no music – more engine sound
@davidjtravers Because this isn’t a cheaply made kit car. If you put one up against most American muscle cars, they’d be a long way behind. These are literally like dropping a V8 into a Lotus; motorcycle type power to weight ratio, razor sharp steering, and “pin back your face” kind of acceleration. Elfin have been quietly doing this for years, and only in recent times have they become more mainstream.
Your an idiot mate. Haha, that was really entertaining reading you make a tool of yourself like that. You have no idea what your talking about. If ford v8′s are so great then why does it get bent over and spanked so hard by the xr6 turbos and typhoons. I will tell you, they have more power and torque, Your a joke just like ford v8′s, they havent been cool since the old 351 days.
As an Aussie I’m not sure davidjtravers but I think it might be something like the old, ‘I can pick on my own brother but if anyone else does, watch out!’…perhaps?
hey mate, the reason why its not 20 grand is becuase it hasn’t been made on the cheap by importing or using cheap labour from china or south america, and the reason why people suddenly get angry about the whole issue is that these overseas countries however innocently and good they are producing are stealing manufacting jobs away from our own country. i’m sure the same thing happens in america. for 20 grand you’d have to be using either cheaply made components from china or elsewhere and the
I don’t think I deserved that, for a simple pricing of a car. A year later. Wow. I forgot all about this. Sorry for offending you. Why are australians so bitchy about Australian cars with American engines anyway? We think they’re great, but FUCK you all get real antsy about it. A year later. Wow. Get a life. And what is a tosser?
wait until they bring out the new ford F6 typhoon. HSV wont know what the hell hit them
thecuriousdude October 15, 2011 at 10:24 pm - Reply
by the way i dont argue.I just say.I love to drive cars,and i used to be a Holden man till 1998,it all changed then. All i can tell you that my hobby is to test drive new cars and compare “not thrashing them” just cruising;)my conclusion is Fords DOHC powerplant Barra220/230/Boss260/290,cant wait for a new Jaguar 5.0Litre DOHC 298kW for baseline/385kW-410 for GT-HO;)
thecuriousdude October 15, 2011 at 11:15 pm - Reply
man,look,go out drive a Ford Falcon XR8 BA late 2002/2003/2004 models,go and drive a way way more expensive HSV with 47kW more on paper:) then come here and tell me which car goes better;) and which car has better part throttle responce/which car has more torque between idle-3000-4000rpm, an XR8 BOSS260kW/500Nm or HSV GTS 307kW/550Nm???
thomasrdotorg October 15, 2011 at 11:28 pm - Reply
I give up. I can’t argue with your passion. As a journalist, I love to see people with passion. But I only discuss the rights and wrongs of a car with brand- dispassionate people. Enjoy your Ford, it sounds great. Look out for my review on youtube next year.
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I ‘d like to see more sports cars with an optional DSG transmissions, I think it would be nice offer that transmission in this car because people have different preferences when it comes to the type of transmission they want to drive.
Respond to this video… BTW soz, i meant to press the ‘Vote Up’ button, well I guess I’ll just comment it: “VOTE UP” there u go
@davidjtravers Man ur ryt, they shud not b worth $80k, try 90k because of Australia’s dollar now higher than the USD
@teamtoken Yea, they will b prepared actually, with their brand new HSV monaro!!!
@thomasrdotorg Too tru m8
@thecuriousdude Geez, brah, u r living in the past!!!
I am so happy to see more and more cars being made on our shores it makes me so proud to be an Aussie when I see videos like this.
Awesome video, mate! I’d love to see a car like that here in the USA.
why oh why put music on this video? the elfin has a beautiful V8 on it. I really wanted to hear it and instead it’s overpowered by a very intense song..
just a thought for the future of car videos – no music – more engine sound
@davidjtravers Because this isn’t a cheaply made kit car. If you put one up against most American muscle cars, they’d be a long way behind. These are literally like dropping a V8 into a Lotus; motorcycle type power to weight ratio, razor sharp steering, and “pin back your face” kind of acceleration. Elfin have been quietly doing this for years, and only in recent times have they become more mainstream.
looks like a cateram……..with less talent
Thecurisousdude:
Your an idiot mate. Haha, that was really entertaining reading you make a tool of yourself like that. You have no idea what your talking about. If ford v8′s are so great then why does it get bent over and spanked so hard by the xr6 turbos and typhoons. I will tell you, they have more power and torque, Your a joke just like ford v8′s, they havent been cool since the old 351 days.
Not a bad buy when you consider the cost of a New 427 SC Build… Having said that, just way beyond my budget.
As an Aussie I’m not sure davidjtravers but I think it might be something like the old, ‘I can pick on my own brother but if anyone else does, watch out!’…perhaps?
hey mate, the reason why its not 20 grand is becuase it hasn’t been made on the cheap by importing or using cheap labour from china or south america,
and the reason why people suddenly get angry about the whole issue is that these overseas countries however innocently and good they are producing are stealing manufacting jobs away from our own country. i’m sure the same thing happens in america.
for 20 grand you’d have to be using either cheaply made components from china or elsewhere and the
I don’t think I deserved that, for a simple pricing of a car. A year later. Wow. I forgot all about this. Sorry for offending you. Why are australians so bitchy about Australian cars with American engines anyway? We think they’re great, but FUCK you all get real antsy about it. A year later. Wow. Get a life. And what is a tosser?
don’t be a tosser we don’t use chinese labour here,
even though this is a little late its hard argueing with fanboys
Great car, but not worth $80,000 USD! Maybe $20,000…
Ugly ugly ugly
next falcon (orion) f6 getting 3.5l TT duratec from U.S. GT etc getting all alloy Triton OHV v8 in 5.8 and 6.2 Litres also from U.S.
lol at some of the comments in this thread
the ford V8′s arent even worth mentioning
wait until they bring out the new ford F6 typhoon. HSV wont know what the hell hit them
by the way i dont argue.I just say.I love to drive cars,and i used to be a Holden man till 1998,it all changed then. All i can tell you that my hobby is to test drive new cars and compare “not thrashing them” just cruising;)my conclusion is Fords DOHC powerplant Barra220/230/Boss260/290,cant wait for a new Jaguar 5.0Litre DOHC 298kW for baseline/385kW-410 for GT-HO;)
man,look,go out drive a Ford Falcon XR8 BA late 2002/2003/2004 models,go and drive a way way more expensive HSV with 47kW more on paper:) then come here and tell me which car goes better;) and which car has better part throttle responce/which car has more torque between idle-3000-4000rpm, an XR8 BOSS260kW/500Nm or HSV GTS 307kW/550Nm???
I give up. I can’t argue with your passion.
As a journalist, I love to see people with passion. But I only discuss the rights and wrongs of a car with brand- dispassionate people. Enjoy your Ford, it sounds great. Look out for my review on youtube next year.