30/08/2026
** AUCTION CLOSES THURSDAY 8:30pm **
2016 FORD FALCON FG X XR8 SPRINT
PRICE GUIDE: $60,000 - $80,000+
A great opportunity to acquire Build No. 727 of only 750 XR8 Sprints produced for Australia, presented as an exceptionally low-klm, one-owner example from the final series of factory supercharged V8 Ford Falcons.
With 7,601 klms from new, this Ford Falcon FG X XR8 Sprint represents the ultimate development of Ford Australia’s locally manufactured V8 performance sedan and one of the most collectible modern Australian Fords.
Build No. 727 of 750 Australian examples
One owner from new
Low klms
Locally developed 5.0-litre supercharged Miami V8
345kW and 575Nm standard output Up to 400kW and 650Nm
ZF six-speed automatic transmission
Limited-slip differential
Sprint-specific chassis and suspension calibration
ZF Sachs monotube dampers
Six-piston front and four-piston rear Brembo calipers
355mm front and 330mm rear ventilated rotors
Staggered 19-inch Panther Black Sprint wheels
Pirelli P Zero performance tyres
Sprint-specific exterior and interior appointments
Original books and delivery documentation
SUMMARY:
Representing the ultimate factory development of Ford Australia’s locally manufactured supercharged V8 Falcon, this 2016 Ford Falcon FG X XR8 Sprint is Build No. 727 of only 750 examples produced for Australia.
Presented as a one-owner vehicle with just 7,601 kilometres from new, this highly preserved XR8 Sprint is accompanied by its original books and delivery documentation. Combining limited-production exclusivity, factory overboost performance of up to 400kW and sophisticated locally developed chassis engineering, it represents one of the most significant models from the final chapter of Australian Falcon production.
Developed as the definitive performance evolution of the FG X Falcon, the XR8 Sprint was considerably more than a regular XR8 with additional power. Ford Australia applied substantial engine-management, suspension, braking, wheel and tyre refinements, drawing upon decades of Falcon and FPV development to create one final supercharged V8 flagship.
At its heart is Ford Australia’s locally developed 5.0-litre supercharged Miami V8, featuring aluminium DOHC 32-valve architecture, variable camshaft timing and an intercooled Eaton TVS-type supercharger system.
In Sprint specification, the engine produces 345kW at 5,750rpm and 575Nm between 2,220 and 6,250rpm. More significantly, Ford incorporated a factory transient overboost function capable of temporarily increasing output to as much as 400kW and 650Nm for up to approximately 10 seconds when operating conditions permitted.
Fully integrated into the factory engine-management system, overboost continuously monitored operating parameters before releasing the engine’s additional performance under heavy acceleration.
In this example, the supercharged V8 is paired with the highly regarded ZF six-speed automatic transmission. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential, preserving the traditional front-engine, rear-wheel-drive configuration that defined Australia’s greatest performance Falcons.
Ford Australia undertook a dedicated chassis-development program to ensure the Sprint could properly exploit its additional performance.
Drawing upon the foundations established by the FPV GT R-Spec and GT F, the Sprint retained the Falcon’s double-wishbone front and independent Control Blade rear suspension while receiving revised geometry, reduced spring rates and newly calibrated ZF Sachs monotube dampers.
Rather than simply making the suspension stiffer, Ford softened the spring rates to improve mechanical grip over uneven surfaces. Substantially firmer rebound damping improved body control following bumps, heavy braking and rapid direction changes.
The result was sharper steering response, reduced understeer, greater cornering stability and improved mid-corner adjustability without sacrificing the Falcon’s long-distance ride quality.
Braking performance received an equally substantial upgrade, with the XR8 Sprint inheriting the formidable system developed for the FPV GT F.
Large 355mm x 32mm ventilated front rotors are clamped by six-piston fixed aluminium Brembo calipers, while the rear employs 330mm x 28mm ventilated rotors with four-piston Brembo calipers. All four calipers are finished in distinctive Sprint-specific semi-gloss gold.
This represented a significant advance over the regular FG X XR8’s four-piston front and conventional single-piston rear arrangement. The larger ventilated rotors provided greater thermal capacity, while the rigid multi-piston calipers delivered firmer pedal feel, improved modulation and strong resistance to fade during repeated high-speed use.
The Sprint rides on model-specific 19-inch Panther Black alloy wheels in a staggered configuration, measuring 8 inches wide at the front and 9 inches at the rear.
They were fitted from new with Pirelli P Zero tyres measuring 245/35 R19 front and 265/35 R19 rear, together with a full-size alloy spare wheel. Ford developed the suspension calibration around the Pirellis’ higher grip level, improving steering response, traction, cornering stability and braking performance.
Externally, Ford deliberately kept the XR8 Sprint relatively restrained. Its aggressive FG X styling was complemented by a Silhouette Black roof, black exterior mirrors, black headlight bezels, Panther Black alloy wheels, black quad exhaust outlets and a discreet black rear lip spoiler.
Further identifying features include a unique hockey-stick side stripe, Sprint badging, revised front fog-lamp surrounds, Sprint scuff plates and individual build-number identification mounted on the engine.
Inside, the Sprint received leather and Lux Suede front seats with Sprint embroidery, unique trim and instrumentation graphics, together with a distinctive automatic shifter assembly and surround.
Equipment includes dual-zone climate control, premium audio, satellite navigation, SYNC 2 connectivity, an eight-inch touchscreen, reversing camera, parking sensors, cruise control and an electrochromatic rear-view mirror.
Its provenance is supported by the retention of its original books and delivery documentation, important inclusions for collectors seeking highly original examples of Ford Australia’s final performance models.
Presented with just 7,601 kilometres from new, one-owner provenance, Build No. 727 identification and its original books and delivery documentation, this exceptional FG X XR8 Sprint represents an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the definitive modern Australian muscle sedans—a fitting final expression of more than half a century of Australian-built V8 Falcon performance.
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AUCTION DETAILS:
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Auction closes: Thursday 3 September at 8:30pm AEST
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