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Bruce’s ED XR8 Sprint

Model: 1994 ED XR8 Sprint Sedan

Engine:347 stroker kit – 5.7lt

Compression ratio: 9.0:1

Power and Torque: 192kW, 405Nm (Factory figures).  142 rear wheel kW (standard).  203 rear wheel kW (current)

Transmission: 5 speed T5 manual. (184 manuals were sold, 172 autos)

Colour: Cobalt Blue

Factory Options: Body kit, air and cruise – control buttons set into a neat four spoke momo wheel.

Yep, that’s it, but at least the ED was the first to sport the iconic XR quad headlights theme (night time coverage is crap), front wheel arch extensions, XR badge and the Tickford wing (EB and EB II were badged as S-XR8 and S-XR6).

Kerb weight: 1579kg

Wheels: 17" Alan Jones Racing

Performance figures: Max speed 231 km/h.

0-100km/h 7.3 secs. Standing 400m 15.1 secs

Fuel Consumption: Still can get 10-13 L/100km.

Some enhancements: Slight cam regrind, head work to match ports, extractors, high flow cats and 2 ½ “system.

Summary and challenge:
It was cheaper, lighter and quicker than EB GT despite being about 10kW down (power-to-weight ratios come into play here), and some say more it was more balanced and drivable.

Full details of what makes a Sprint and history of the nameplate are contained in Australian Muscle Car magazine Issue 10 Nov/Dec 2003.