Ford has just released a batch of detailed Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint images to media leading up to its market debut. This is the first time we’ve all been able to see the special editions in such detail. As revealed last month, Ford Australia is planning to produce […]
Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint & XR8 Sprint specs confirmed
Ford Australia has opened up a dedicated website for the new 2016 Falcon XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint special editions. It includes a full compilation of images, showing various details for the first time. There isn’t much more we need to know in terms of specifications and details, with Ford […]
Ford Falcon XR6 & XR8 Sprint specs leaked online
Further information about Ford’s 2016 XR6 Sprint and XR8 Sprint have come to light, following the manufacturer earlier this week revealing the unprecedented use of carbon fibre in a Falcon. This time, chassis, torque and build sequence information has been leaked online, with final comprehensive specs and full pictures expected […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Sprint & XR8 Sprint officially revealed
Ford Australia has finally announced details and pricing for the new 2016 Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint and Falcon XR8 Sprint, based on the last ever Falcon, the FG X. These have been put together as a last hurrah for the Falcon before it unfortunately goes out of production, forever. Both […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint 325kW, XR8 Sprint 345kW – rumour
Rumours are ablaze at the moment surrounding specifications and details regarding the upcoming 2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint and XR8 Sprint. According to rumours, the XR6 Turbo Sprint will indeed receive the high-output version of the 4.0-litre turbocharged inline six. However, instead of producing 310kW like in the previous […]
Ford Falcon Sprint – the history behind the special edition
Ford’s last performance hurrah, the XR6 Turbo and XR8 Sprint, were one of the worst-kept automotive secrets of 2015. The first actual piece of evidence surfaced when we showed you a picture of ‘Sprint’-embroidered seats back in early December. This was followed two weeks later by official confirmation from Ford, […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 & XR8 Sprint limited editions confirmed
As much as Ford Australia has tried to deny it, today it finally confirmed the 2016 Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint and XR8 Sprint limited edition models are on the way. We all knew it was coming, despite Ford Australia snubbing off the idea when questioned by PerformanceDrive earlier this year. […]
2016 Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint goes into production?
Images have emerged online that seem to confirm Ford Australia is readying at least one special edition; a Falcon XR6 Turbo Sprint. Following trademarks for XR6 Sprint, XR6 Turbo Sprint and XR8 Sprint being lodged in April of this year, images, initially surfacing on Australian FordForums, purportedly show the XR6 Turbo […]