The 1998 Ford Falcon XR8 (AU I) is a high-performance variant of the AU range of the sixth generation Falcon saloon manufactured by Ford of Australia.
It uses a 5.0 litre Windsor V8, which produces 248 bhp at 4,500 rpm.
Games[]
Need for Speed: High Stakes[]
The Falcon XR8 appears in the Australian release of Need for Speed: High Stakes as a class A car with the price tag of $27,000 in the PC release or $22,000 in the PlayStation release. It can be purchased and modified in the career mode and is featured with a showcase.
The vehicle provides slower acceleration and top speed in the class, compensating with the best handling and braking capabilites. Once fully upgraded, it is capable to catch up with the strongest vehicles.
Description
“ | The AU XR8 Falcon is a “stand-out from the crowd” sporting sedan that delivers all that promises. The spectacular styling is matched by its race bred performance. Precise steering, sharp handling, class-leading power, and aggressive, athletic looks, have always been a given for the XR range produced by Ford’s performance partner Tickford. Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Australia, the XR range amplifies the bold edges and slowing silhouette of the AU Falcon range, creating an image that reflects the car's power and poise. Standard equipment for the AU XR8 includes a class-leading 185 kilowatt sequentially injected 5 litre V8 power plant, 16-inch alloy wheels, and Ford's advanced multi-link independent rear suspension. All XR automatic transmissions feature Adaptive Shift technology, with the ability to read the driver’s style and maximise performance. Inside, the XR has an undeniable sports feel, with black and red trim heavily bolstered seat cushions, and sports instrumentation. The AU XR8 Falcon is a sophisticated pacesetter that delivers decades of racing tradition and sets the standard for Australian performance cars. |
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— In-game Showcase
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Trivia[]
- The Ford Falcon XR8 appears in one of the variants of the Australian box art of the PlayStation release of Need for Speed: High Stakes.
- In the PC release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, the XR8 can be selected with either a Sparkling Burgundy, Heritage Green, Navy Blue, White, or Black body paint colour.
- The Falcon XR8 can be found in the files of the PlayStation Japanese release of Need for Speed: High Stakes, being unused in the final release.