Rebel XR8 Info

[Rebel]

Hi, I.ve just replaced my XR6T with a pristine Rebel XR8. I'm having no luck finding info / spec for the Rebel. Any or all info will be appreciated!

[Pinkbits]

Send Mr Turbo a p.m.
He previously had a Rebel.
But from memory, AUII 220kw, series 3 body kit, 18" rims, "REBEL" raised lettering on lower rear doors and i think it was any color as long as it was red.
Correct me if i'm wrong.

[Whoosha]

Originally Posted by REDXR8BLOKE

Send Mr Turbo a p.m.
He previously had a Rebel.
But from memory, AUII 220kw, series 3 body kit, 18" rims, "REBEL" raised lettering on lower rear doors and i think it was any color as long as it was red.
Correct me if i'm wrong.

HMMM there you are playing on here :
yes your info is correct..

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by REDXR8BLOKE

Send Mr Turbo a p.m.
He previously had a Rebel.
But from memory, AUII 220kw, series 3 body kit, 18" rims, "REBEL" raised lettering on lower rear doors and i think it was any color as long as it was red.
Correct me if i'm wrong.

Yep all spot on but they were available in colours other than Red, there is a Monsoon Blue one getting round here. I think MOMO gear was standard on Rebels too wasnt it?

[Rebel]

This is whay I know so far:

Red only?
220kw engine
Special Alloys
Momo steering wheel and gear knob
REBEL badging

What I what to know is mechanical difference if any. Possible options if any. Amount built (I have been told 125 in total, with only 40 being manual).

Mine has in addittion to above:

Leather interior
Premium sound (including sub woofer)
5 speed manual

[Sledgehammer]

I was also of the understanding that they were red only, but have heard mention of a blue one too.

No mechanical difference.

[BJ TE50]

I looked at a black one at a dealership a few months ago. They wanted $30000 for it. Not sure how geniune it was I didnt look at it too long after i saw the price. It definately had the Rebel body kit and wheels.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Yep all spot on but they were available in colours other than Red, there is a Monsoon Blue one getting round here. I think MOMO gear was standard on Rebels too wasnt it?

Yeah might be the same one i see here in albury austin, it looks like a country car lol always dirty. Oh and dont forget you got a PS2 and Gran turismo game lol. I would have gotten a rebel if i didnt find my T
MOMO gear was standard, Shifter, wheel etc. Leather seats and premo sound aswell

[b2tf]

Well funnily enough the Monsoon Blue one came into work today, it too is a manual and has all as listed above. The rims are Series I TL50 18" 7 spoke items.

Enginewise they are just another 220 XR8 so YT massaged heads + intake, different cam, 1.7 Rockers, Throttle Body and the other bits as mentioned.

[TICK4D-TAS]

hey mate, i have a copy of the original sales brochure on the rebels.

it states the following

Ford Racing Bodykit
18" Speedline alloy wheels
Momo Steering wheel
Momo gear knob
'Rebel' decals
220kw motor
and the colours are Venom Red, Monsoon Blue and Silhouette black.

from memory they also did a special promotion where if you bought one new from ford they gave you a new PS2 and GT3 game with the car.

[Dark Horse]

125 limited build. Options for the Rebel were Leather, sunroof and Premium Sound with everything else being standard.

Congratulations on the purchase and well done on the find.

[Rebel]

Originally Posted by TICK4D-TAS

hey mate, i have a copy of the original sales brochure on the rebels.

it states the following

Ford Racing Bodykit
18" Speedline alloy wheels
Momo Steering wheel
Momo gear knob
'Rebel' decals
220kw motor
and the colours are Venom Red, Monsoon Blue and Silhouette black.

from memory they also did a special promotion where if you bought one new from ford they gave you a new PS2 and GT3 game with the car.

Thanks for the copy of the sales brochure!

[TICK4D-TAS]

Originally Posted by LightningXR6T

Thanks for the copy of the sales brochure!

not a prob. always happy to help out

[BA GT-HO]

Is that figure of 125 cars built for real?

I thought they were more common than that!?

Hrmmmmm interesting!

[JC]

Originally Posted by BA GT-HO

Is that figure of 125 cars built for real?

I thought they were more common than that!?

Hrmmmmm interesting!

Yep - that's for the real rebels - ie AU2 220 XR8. Once it went to series 3, the bodykit stayed, but they only got 17s etc. Lots of people refer to the kit as the rebel kit, I guess because it first came out on the rebels, but just because it has a rebel kit, does not make it a rebel. The kit was also known as the C2R kit, and the Ford Racing kit.

[DJL351]

Interesting...... I always thought there were four colours for the Rebels.....

[Rebel]

Interesting. These Rebels seem to be a forgotten "TICKFORD" special vehicle, for only that small amount built. Shame FTE didn't number them!