BY MALCOLM LIVERMORE | 21st Feb 2001


The XR8's engine has been uprated to produce 200kW at 5000rpm and 420Nm at 3750rpmPower is relayed to the rear wheels by a five-speed manual or adaptive four-speed automaticThe AUII XR8 gains a harder look to create a strong visual link with its V8 Supercar siblings The inner headlights are now shrouded to mirror the outer ones It rides on 17x8-inch alloy wheels shod with 235/45ZR17 Dunlop tyres The bi-plane spoiler has been replaced by a squared-off single-deck item Clear-lens indicators are used all around Standard safety features include dual airbags and anti-lock brakes A fail-safe cooling system enables the car to be driven home even after a loss of coolant Boot capacity is 460 litres Steering-mounted controls for the stereo are standard across the Falcon range The Forte's instrument cluster has a trip meter that includes a distance-to-empty function Ergonomic considerations placed the rear view mirror remote control close to actual mirror
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