2016 Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint REVIEW | The Last… The XR8 At Its Monstrous Best
THE EXTERNAL CHANGES TO THE 2016 FORD FALCON XR8 SPRINT MAY BE LOW-KEY, BUT THAT DOESN’T LESSEN THEIR IMPACT.
A suite of black highlights: roof, mirrors, grille frame, wheels, rear spoiler and exhaust tips offer a subtle hint at the most monstrous factory-built car ever to wear the XR8 badge.
But Ford fans notice, point, take mobile phone snaps. The Falcon’s days may be numbered, but its grassroots supporters remain as fervent as ever.
Vehicle Style: Large sedan
Price: $62,190 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 345kW/575Nm 5.0 8cyl supercharged petrol | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 14.4 l/100km | Tested: 15.4 l/100km
OVERVIEW
"My life fades. The vision dims. All that remains are memories..."
The opening narration to 1981’s Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior takes on a hazy new meaning in a modern context - as if it were some grim prediction of the future of the Australian car industry.