Authentic Collectables ACD18FGX18A 1/18 Ford FG X Falcon XR8 Sprint Kinetic Blue CANCELLED AUTHENTIC COLLECTABLES

Since 1960, the Ford Falcon has held a revered place as part of Australia’s legendary motoring culture.

From the early American influenced Falcons of the 60’s and then the ‘Aussie’ designed, developed and built Falcons in the early 70’s, from the XA right through to FG X in 2016, the various generations and iterations of the Falcon were a mainstay on roads and race tracks across Australia and New Zealand, with over 3 million models sold during its lifetime.

So it was no surprise that when it was announced that the Falcon nameplate was going to cease production and be retired, fans of the blue oval expected something special to send the flagship model off with a bang.

Ford didn’t disappoint, delivering a special Falcon named the XR Sprint – a limited edition collector’s car released in both their trademark XR8 and XR6 options.

Dubbed by Ford as “Unlike any Falcon ever seen before. A truly memorable vehicle that highlights the sheer passion of the Ford team and the dedication to create an unforgettable vehicle for Falcon fans”. The Sprint was limited to only 750 XR8 versions and 500 XR6 versions, with each edition coming with an individually numbered plaque on the engine. A truly unique muscle car to carry the mantle as the last Falcon.

Ford claimed the flagship XR8 Sprint was the most powerful Falcon ever, boasting a Supercharged V8 capable of punching out 345kW of power and 575Nm of torque with transient overboost for up to 55kW and 75Nm more power and torque. A 6-speed manual transmission was standard with an automatic 6-speed transmission with sequential sports shift an option.

The exterior of the XR8 featured a distinct side decal which matched the Silhouette Black painted roof and side mirrors as well as a signature bonnet design, incorporating a raised ‘power dome’ – a special nod to the power of the V8 engine living underneath. Unique Gold finished Brembo brakes sat behind gloss black 19” alloy wheels with Pirelli P-Zero tyres for total performance which finished the exterior off with the right balance of flair and subtleness. Custom branded seats, gear knob and badges rounded out some of the extra special finishing touches a special collector’s car such as this would demand.

Ford fans have been requesting the FG X XR Sprint be produced in scale model form since the 1:1 version was released and we’re incredibly proud to bring you this very significant and important model for collectors.

Scheduled to be produced by Authentic Collectables in die-cast with opening parts and high detail, the first edition in our Sprint range will be the XR8 in the truly ‘Ford’ colour scheme – Kinetic Blue, coming in an exclusive limited edition with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Features

• 1:18 Scale Ford FG X Falcon XR8 Sprint – Kinetic Blue
• Die-cast model car with detailed interior and opening parts