Cdaa's Test Drive In A Xr6t

[CDAA]

Well, I finally took a XR6T manual for a fang today. It was 35 degrees in Adelaide so this was probably not the best day to test this car out. The car was in phantom with the 18” and looked just beaut. Well I can best describe my driving experience of this car with two words. Sling- Shot.

I am a V8 man all the way and was dead set on the XR8 (which I will drive on the weekend). I was really just driving the Turbo for the experience and comparison value, however I am just so impressed, what a car. The gear changes were good IMO and the car felt light, though I know it’s not. I simply forgot I was in a family size car as it drove and handled more like a WRX.

There was a minor hesitation when I put my foot down, however when it came on, it game on stronger than any six I’ve ever driven. It actually felt faster and stronger than my previous modified 250kW AUXR8.

All I can say is if you haven’t driven one of these, do yourself a favour and do it. It’s no V8, but the funny thing is this car is not trying to be in the first place and it makes it so easy to accept this. It’s in a league of its own and feels more like a powerful sports car than a muscle bound grunter.

This must be the best new Ford I have driven in a while.

Cheers,

Colville

[Guest mvec]

Nice review :D

I booked for a test drive in about 3 weeks time. I am looking forward to it immensly!! :lol:

[HSE2]

I am looking forward to reading your XR8 drive impressions. I am like you, V8 only, but I have been widely criticised for my appraisal of the XR8. In my opinion the Turbo and to a lesser degree, a very positive test drive of the SS are responsible for my opinion.

I watch in eager anticipation! So far I am in 100% agreement.

Ian

[CJF077]

Sounds good CDAA. Would be very interesting to see your comparision of the XR8 over the XR6T. Good to see you liked it