Ford Australia has confirmed that the there will be a limited release of the Falcon XR Series sedan in 2016 named after the famous Sprint nameplate.
“There has been a lot of speculation around what our plans are for Falcon in 2016 and today we’re happy to confirm that Ford will build a special series to celebrate Australia’s large sedan,” according to Graeme Whickman, Ford President and CEO.
“The Falcon XR Sprint is aligned to the understated look of our notable historic performance Falcons; they will be styled with design and dynamic influences that are distinctly different in feel, presence and execution,” Whickman said.
“The XR Sprint will be a limited-edition series and one we think will be highly regarded by our Falcon fans. Ultimately too, like many of our performance Fords, we expect it to be a highly collectible car.”
The team at Ford Australia has been using the Ford You Yangs Proving Ground at Lara to help develop the limited edition Sprint model.
The Falcon XR8 Sprint and XR6 Sprint will come with either an automatic Turbocharged six-cylinder, or a Supercharged V8 available with either a manual and automatic transmission.
Highlights from the XR8 and XR6 Sprint inlcude:
– Power increase
– Upgraded brake package
– Unique wheels
– Unique exterior stripe design
– ‘Sprint’ badging on rear deck lid and on front quarter panels
– Unique interior trim on seats with ‘Sprint’ embroidery
– Unique numbered build plaque on engine
Full pricing and specifications for the Ford Falcon XR8 Sprint and XR6 Sprint will be announced closer to launch.
