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Ford debuts another Australian hot rod

Ford's Australian-based Performance Vehicles operation has unveiled its fastest car to date—the Falcon-based FPV GT R-spec. To be assembled at Ford Performance Vehicle's headquarters on the outskirts of Melbourne, the rear-wheel drive GT R-spec packs the same engine as the earlier GT335, a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 producing 449 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. But, a range of chassis modifications, including a retuned suspension, wider 19-inch rear wheels and tires and new launch control system are claimed to provide the greater off-the-line speed than any previous model from Ford's Australian outpost.

Chevrolet Tru 140S

The Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept is the polar opposite to the Code 130R, with a front-wheel drive platform and cab-forward proportion, which Chevrolet believes translates into an ‘affordable exotic' image. Both concepts were designed as a result of the same research program. Externally, the 140S adopts the family grille and bow-tie graphics up front and quad rear lamps.

It's not too late to register for today's Autodesk 'Concept Modeling for Automotive' Webinar

It's not too late to register for Autodesk's penultimate Webinar in the series, ‘Concept Modeling for Automotive', which takes place today at 1400 (GMT). This webinar focuses on the use of Autodesk Maya, the powerful 3D modeling software. dreiformSTUDIO's managing partner/CEO Seifke Luers will demonstrate efficient but also creative 3D sketching tips, as well as tricks for rapid concept development and refinement.  dreiformSTUDIO was founded in 2011 to meet the demand from automotive clients for fast concept modeling with Autodesk Maya and now provides concept modeling of interiors, exteriors and motorcycles for BMW, Daimler and Audi.