2006-2007 FPV Force 6/8: Fast Car History Lesson

Even dedicated Aussie car enthusiasts might struggle to recall the short-lived FPV Force 6 and Force 8 models.

Introduced as part of the BF II Falcon range in October 2006, the models marked the diversification of Ford Performance Vehicles into the sports-luxury market, finally providing a rival to the HSV Senator while the racier Typhoon and GT continued to battle the Clubsport and GTS.

The Force twins went without the V8 Supercar-style spoilers, fluoro colours and lairy stripes of their sportier siblings, instead preferring a subtle bodykit with lashings of chrome highlights and shadow chrome 19-inch wheels.

Inside, woodgrain inserts on the dash and doors added a touch of class, while the equipment list boasted eight-way adjustable electric seats, a 150-watt, six-speaker stereo with six-disc in-dash CD player (remember them?), dual-zone climate control, electronically adjustable pedals and a performance steering wheel.

Unfortunately, not even Jedi mind tricks were enough to convince the intended corporate executive clientele the Force models were good value, with the equivalent Typhoon and GT models retailing for almost $10K less.

Three Force Facts

1 – Less is More

2 – Drab decor

3 – Hoon at Heart