The V8 performance-car divisions of Ford and Holden are powering along even though petrol prices continue to climb.
Both Holden Special Vehicles and Ford Performance Vehicles have posted sales increases during a weak new-car market.
FPV sales are up 35 per cent so far this year and HSV sales are up three per cent in a market that’s down six per cent in the first half of the year.
FPV’s June sales tally of 132 vehicles is an 80 per cent increase on the month of June last year, whereas HSV sales were down five per cent, June for June. However, this time last year HSV was still selling its price-leading model, the GXP.
While FPV has posted the biggest overall increase so far this year, HSV has sold more than twice as many cars – 1611 versus 800.
FPV says June was the second best month on record for GT sales since the car was launched in November 2010.
Both car makers unveiled limited edition models at the Melbourne motor show to boost sales in the second half of the year.
HSV unveiled ‘SV Black Edition’ which will cover 225 cars – 100 Clubsport sedan, 100 Maloo ute and 25 Clubsport wagon.
Meanwhile, FPV’s black edition is likely to be available in a limited run of about 100 cars after the company receives customer feedback from the motor show.
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