# WTF 2006 Ford Futura Sprint GT/A Wagon **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 14, 2006, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033 "2006-05-14T15:16:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033/1 "2006-05-14T15:16:52Z")
this was posted on a couple of the SHO forums, it raises a few questions. [http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/11029/road-test-review-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gta-wagon.html](http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtests/11029/road-test-review-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gta-wagon.html) big deal right? well the everyone in teh SHO community has come to grips some time ago that the SHO engine has been long forgotten then this comes out? it just raises some questions. the 89-95 SHO intake specs > **ENGINE** > Type: Miller-cycle V-6, aluminum block and heads > Bore x stroke: 3.50 x 3.13 in, 88.9 x 79.5mm > Displacement: 181 cu in, 2961cc > Compression ratio: 10.0:1 > Effective Miller-cycle compression ratio: 8.0:1 > Fuel-delivery system: port injection > Valve gear: chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters > Power (SAE net): 245 bhp @ 6600 rpm > Torque (SAE net): less than 245 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm > Redline: 7000 rpm > > **DRIVETRAIN** > Transmission: 5-speed manual > Final-drive ratio: 3.85:1, limited slip > 4-wheel-drive system: full time with a viscous limited-slip center differential and friendly whirling half-shafts apparently at all four corners > Gear, Ratio, Mph/1000 rpm, Max test speed > I, 3.47, 5.5, 38 mph (7000 rpm) > II, 1.86, 10.2, 72 mph (7000 rpm) > III, 1.35, 14.1, 99 mph (7000 rpm) > IV, 0.89, 21.4, 112 mph (5250 rpm) > V, 0.67, 28.4, 112 mph (3950 rpm) > > [quote] > > i guess its not horribly slow for being AWD but they said the car was very at home on a roadcourse 🙂 just like the SHO. > > [quote]_C/D_ TEST RESULTS > **ACCELERATION:** Seconds > Zero to 30 mph: 2.7 > 40 mph: 3.9 > 50 mph: 5.6 > 60 mph: 7.8 > 70 mph: 9.7 > 80 mph: 12.9 > 90 mph: 16.3 > 100 mph: 19.9 > 110 mph: 24.4 > Street start, 5–60 mph: 8.2 > Top-gear acceleration, 30–50 mph: 4.6 > 50–70 mph: 5.2 > Standing 1/4-mile: 16.3 sec @ 90 mph > Top speed (governor limited): 112 mph ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 5:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033/2 "2006-05-14T17:59:33Z")
WTF? EDIT: Nm, just checked it’s a joke apparantly. Also of note Ford can’t use the Futura name anymore as far as the US is concerned. > **[Ford Futura Spring GT/A Wagon shows C&D's lighter side](https://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/09/ford-futura-spring-gt-a-wagon-shows-candd-s-lighter-side/)** > > With all the talk of impending doom in Detroit, Car and Driver decided to ease the tension in its current June 2006 issue with a mock review of the 2006 Ford Futura Sprint GT/A Wagon. The facts, figures and specs surrounding the Futura Sprint are... ---
**Author:** ![Anonymity](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/anonymity/32/7215_2.png) [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033/3 "2006-05-14T18:45:50Z")
looks ok for the outside… but the inside is not my thing story… ---
**Author:** ![JaysGreenLX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jaysgreenlx/32/7321_2.png) [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033/4 "2006-05-14T19:11:11Z")
> [@FuzzyFish](#): > > WTF? > > EDIT: Nm, just checked it’s a joke apparantly. Also of note Ford can’t use the Futura name anymore as far as the US is concerned. > [http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/09/ford-futura-spring-gt-a-wagon-shows-candd-s-lighter-side/](http://www.autoblog.com/2006/05/09/ford-futura-spring-gt-a-wagon-shows-candd-s-lighter-side/) Too bad. That looks really cool. ---
**Author:** ![double\_j](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/double_j/32/7380_2.png) [@double\_j](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/double_j)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2006, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033/5 "2006-05-14T21:28:03Z")
i just finished reading this article. i am still not sure if that thing is really happening. it really doesn’t matter to me anyway. i am not going to be waiting in line for it. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2006, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033/6 "2006-05-15T19:29:09Z")
no it was confirmed a joke ☹ ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2006, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtf-2006-ford-futura-sprint-gt-a-wagon/12033/7 "2006-05-16T05:49:47Z")
yeah, it’s a gag article. :gotme: