SVT DEAD. (repost?) - Page 2 - The Ford Focus Forum

**SyNRG** · 03-08-2006, 10:56 AM

hopefully this is just a "re-org" and hopefully a new group will be created that'll sell "SVT" products as "FRT" ala DC's "SRT".....

**BLUE_02_ZX3** · 03-08-2006, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

I would say to look for future performance versions of Ford cars to be labeled "ST" ala the current Focus.

My view has always been that they should have performance versions named "GT" of the Focus, Fusion, etc. available. They've already established that nomenclature with the Mustang. I posed this idea to several Ford marketing people in the past.

my escort GT was a fine car
but to do such a thing would make sense, you know ford cant do that. its against the rules

**blueovalbaboon** · 03-08-2006, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by focaljet-1

I would say to look for future performance versions of Ford cars to be labeled "ST" ala the current Focus.

My view has always been that they should have performance versions named "GT" of the Focus, Fusion, etc. available. They've already established that nomenclature with the Mustang. I posed this idea to several Ford marketing people in the past.

Ford consistently and continuously goes against common sense and focus groups. What did you expect?

I've always wondered why they didn't use GT more. New Mustang GT, a smash success and a killer car for the price (slight bias). new GT500, can we say drool machine. Ford GT, one of hte finest supercars and wet dreams ever built.

**BUR_ZX3** · 03-08-2006, 12:56 PM

You guys should see these lame ass "Southern California Edition" '06 Stangs they're pushing out here....

Its a V-6 with GT wheels, "GT Tuned Suspension" and the funky foglight, but not rally-light GT front grille.

Lame.

**SyNRG** · 03-08-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BUR_ZX3

You guys should see these lame ass "Southern California Edition" '06 Stangs they're pushing out here....

Its a V-6 with GT wheels, "GT Tuned Suspension" and the funky foglight, but not rally-light GT front grille.

Lame.

does it look like this:

yup and some come w/ stripes! i didnt know they were called that, i've always known it as the "V6 Pony Package"....

**BUR_ZX3** · 03-08-2006, 01:12 PM

That's the one. The TV commercials all brand as the "Southern California Limited Edition" but I'm sure thats just marketing hype to overcharge on the markup.

**TippsTheFoo** · 03-08-2006, 01:39 PM

That photo is a regular Pony Package V6. The SCS (Southern California Special) and NCS (Northern California Special) are Pony Package cars with an additional $1K package including stripes, rear badging and chrome exhaust tips. They are also all automatics. Total production = 1,000.

**SilverSVT** · 03-08-2006, 01:44 PM

The reason that Ford starting using ST moniker and not the GT moniker is that when Insurance companies see GT on a car, they jack up your car insurance!

**ZX3ST** · 03-08-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverSVT

The reason that Ford starting using ST moniker and not the GT moniker is that when Insurance companies see GT on a car, they jack up your car insurance!

Even if that were actually true, they would eventually figure out that ST means the same thing.

What do you think the VIN is for? It tells them everything they would ever want to know about the car.

**CharlesWA** · 03-08-2006, 03:34 PM

SVO... SVE... SVT... Perhaps Ford needs to find someone new to name any potential future performance division/group.

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SyNRG Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Anaheim // Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,594	Re: SVT DEAD. (repost?) hopefully this is just a "re-org" and hopefully a new group will be created that'll sell "SVT" products as "FRT" ala DC's "SRT"..... __________________ John K. \| BassDrive 98.5 Contour (Missed) 02 Focus Street Edition Sedan (RIP) 06 'Stang GT

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BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 36,454	Re: SVT DEAD. (repost?) You guys should see these lame ass "Southern California Edition" '06 Stangs they're pushing out here.... Its a V-6 with GT wheels, "GT Tuned Suspension" and the funky foglight, but not rally-light GT front grille. Lame. __________________ Focus Challenge Director \| Redline Time Attack Host and Emcee \| Spec Focus Racer

03-08-2006, 01:12 PM	#31 (permalink)
BUR_ZX3 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Little Saint Clara, Isle of Queen Califia Posts: 36,454	Re: SVT DEAD. (repost?) That's the one. The TV commercials all brand as the "Southern California Limited Edition" but I'm sure thats just marketing hype to overcharge on the markup. __________________ Focus Challenge Director \| Redline Time Attack Host and Emcee \| Spec Focus Racer

03-08-2006, 01:39 PM	#32 (permalink)
TippsTheFoo Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: MI Posts: 1,902	Re: SVT DEAD. (repost?) That photo is a regular Pony Package V6. The SCS (Southern California Special) and NCS (Northern California Special) are Pony Package cars with an additional $1K package including stripes, rear badging and chrome exhaust tips. They are also all automatics. Total production = 1,000.

03-08-2006, 01:44 PM	#33 (permalink)
SilverSVT [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 5,083	Re: SVT DEAD. (repost?) The reason that Ford starting using ST moniker and not the GT moniker is that when Insurance companies see GT on a car, they jack up your car insurance! __________________ 2006 Premium Mustang GT Tungsten Grey 2013 Taurus SHO? :D "though I do agree that HP, like big breasts on a woman, can sure make up for alot of shortcomings."

03-08-2006, 03:34 PM	#35 (permalink)
CharlesWA Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Fall City, WA, USA Posts: 10,291	Re: SVT DEAD. (repost?) SVO... SVE... SVT... Perhaps Ford needs to find someone new to name any potential future performance division/group. __________________ [FJ] STORE GUIDELINES 2000 ZX3 MTX - *powerworks* supercharger, Exedy Hyper Single, Bilstien PSS9 coilovers, SVT brakes front and rear, etc. 2004 Kona Hoss Dee-Lux

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