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XR8 Xplod – as Loud as You Like
Staff, Thursday March 1, 2001.
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Take a Ford XR8 add a heavily modified engine and suspension, a trick paint job, unique interior and an unbelievable entertainment system and what do you get? – The XR8 Xplód (pronounced ‘Explode’).
Under The Bonnet
The heart of the Xplód is a 350kW, 5.7 litre V8 engineered by Rod Herrod.
Starting life as a 5.0 litre V8 the block has been stroked to 5.7 litres with add ons including a Herrod / Morrison developed 8 throttle body intake manifold, Ford SVO alloy cylinder heads, a Herrod / Crow developed camshaft and Yella Terra roller rockers and steel flywheel. A Motec M8 sequential firing engine management system keeps the shop in order.
The Carbon Dynamic Airbox, from Italian-based F1 supplier BMC, is made of super lightweight, heat resistant materials and increases air flow rates to the engine. Pacemaker ‘four into two into one’ headers improve both torque and fuel economy.
To ensure the Xplód sounds as good as it looks, Remus Australia designed a unique exhaust system fitted with twin 4” silencers. The result is a V8 rumble that has to be heard to be believed.
Corner By Corner
The XR8’s impressive double wishbone front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension have been enhanced with the addition of Koni shockers and Lovell springs. These modifications return a functional benefit, in terms of ride and handling, and strong visual cues with a low aggressive stance.
Momo 18”x7 ½” alloy wheels and Dunlop SP Sport 9000 P245/40ZR18 tyres have been squeezed into the wheel arches, giving the Xplód a very firm hold on the tarmac.
Stopping performance is second-to-none with the addition of Tickfords Premium Brake package, featuring 329mm grooved front discs and red calipers.
Inside And Out
Finished in ‘Firestorm’ yellow, the Xplód will turn heads wherever it goes. In addition to the Tickford fitted body kit, the car also features bonnet scoops and carbon fibre highlights inside and out.
High power “Ion Crystal” driving lights are mounted in the front bumper air intake. The lights have 20 membrane coatings (such as silicone, titanium and zircon) which are designed to project light at differing wave lengths, maximising visibility in any conditions.
The leather-trimmed Recaro seats are finished in ‘Charcoal Pioneer’ with ‘Wattle’ inserts. The Xplód has been transformed into a 2+2 configeration with the installation of two bucket seats in the rear.
All seat backs are embossed with the XR logo.
The graphic good looks of the interior are completed with a carbon fibre highlight package for the dash, instrument panel and scuff plates.
Play It Loud
If you think the Xplód looks good, wait until you’ve heard the sound system!
Six massive XSL1050G subwoofers are mounted in the boot in addition to the usual interior speakers, two XM7527 amplifiers power the 750 watt system. The dash-mounted Sony head unit uses an ‘Active Black Panel’. This technology features a 5-colour dot matrix screen that pivots at the push of a button to reveal the CD slot and front panel controls. When the CD is not in use a blank panel appears, giving the impression the front panel has been removed.
Opening the boot of the Xplód reveals a Sony DVD along with dedicated exterior speakers system. A 15” LCD screen mounted on the decklid provides movies on the go.
Mechanical Details
Engine: XR8 5 litre V8 block stroked to 5.7 litres
Power: 350kW plus
Herrod / Morrison developed 8 throttle body intake manifold
Steel crankshaft with H-beam conrods
Main bearing stud girdle with ARP studs
Modified sump
ARP head studs
Ford SVO alloy cylinder heads
Herrod / Crow developed camshaft
Yella Terra roller rockers and steel flywheel
Motec M8 sequential firing engine management system
‘Four into Two into One’ Pacemaker extractors
BMC Carbon dynamic Airbox
Custom built Remus exhaust system with 2×4” Future tips
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