Ford Falcon (XW)
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| Ford XW Falcon | |
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Ford Falcon 500 Sedan (XW)
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
| Production | June 1969 – October 1970 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style | 4 door Sedan 5 door Station Wagon 2 door Coupé utility 2 door Van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.1 L (188 CID) 6-cyl 3.6 L (221 CID) 6-cyl 5.0 L (302 CID) V8 5.8 L (351 CID) V8 |
| Transmission | 3spd manual 4spd manual 3spd “Fordomatic” automatic 3spd “Cruisomatic” automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2819mm |
| Length | 4689mm |
| Width | 1869mm |
| Height | 1417mm |
| Curb weight | 1348kg |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | XT Falcon |
| Successor | XY Falcon |
The Ford Falcon (XW) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1969 to 1970. It was the third iteration of the second generation of this Australian-made model and also included the Ford Fairmont (XW)—the luxury-oriented version of the Falcon.
Introduction
The XW Falcon was released in June 1969 [1] replacing the XT Falcon. The XW was an extensive facelift of the XT, featuring a new grille and tail lights. Almost all exterior panels were new and the interior was extensively redesigned.[2]
Model range
The XW Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models.[1]
- Ford Falcon Sedan
- Ford Falcon Wagon
- Ford Falcon 500 Sedan
- Ford Falcon 500 Wagon
- Ford Futura Sedan
- Ford Fairmont Sedan
- Ford Fairmont Wagon
- Ford Falcon GT
- Ford Falcon Utility
- Ford Falcon Van
- Ford Falcon 500 Utility
The Futura was new for the XW, reviving a name last used in the 1965 XP Falcon range. A Grand Sport rally option package was available on Falcon 500, Futura & Fairmont sedans.[3]
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Ford XW Futura Sedan
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Ford XW Fairmont Sedan
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Ford XW Fairmont GS Sedan
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Ford XW Falcon GT Sedan
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Ford XW Falcon Utility
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Ford XW Falcon Van
GT-HO
The limited production, high performance Falcon GT-HO was released two months after the mainstream models. A further development, the GT-HO Phase II was released in August 1970.[4]
Engines
3.1 litre & 3.6 litre in-line six cylinder engines carried over from the XT Falcon as did the 4.9 litre V8. A 5.8 litre V8 (the 351 Windsor) was introduced with the XW.
Production
Production of the XW Falcon range totalled 105,785 vehicles.[1] 2,287 XW Falcon GTs and 662 XW GT-HOs were built.[5]
Replacement
The XW Falcon was replaced by the XY Falcon in October 1970.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Falcon XW Technical Specifications Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010
- ↑ Ford Falcon XW Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010
- ↑ Ford Falcon XW sales brochure, Ford Sales Company of Australia Limited, page 23
- ↑ Ford Falcon XW GT Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010
- ↑ Ford Falcon XW GT-HO technical specifications Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010
