Ford XW Falcon
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| Ford Falcon XW Sedan |
Ford XW Falcon
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Overview
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Manufacturer
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Ford Australia
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Also
called
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XW Futura
XW Fairmont
Falcon 500
Fairmont gs
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Production
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June 1969 – October 1970
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Body and chassis
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Body
style
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4 door sedan
5 door station wagon
2 door coupe utility
2 door panel van
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Layout
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FR layout
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Powertrain
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Engine
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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
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Transmission
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3 speed manual
4 speed manual
3 speed “Fordomatic” automatic
3 speed “Cruisomatic” automatic
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Dimensions
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Wheelbase
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2819 mm (111 in)
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Length
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4,689 mm (184.6 in)
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Width
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1,869 mm (73.6 in)
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Height
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1,417 mm (55.8 in)
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Curb
weight
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1,348 kg (2,972 lb)
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Chronology
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Predecessor
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Ford XT Falcon
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Successor
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Ford XY Falcon
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Introduction
The XW Falcon was released in June 1969 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.Model range
The XW Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models.
- 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.
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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.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 was introduced with the XW.Production
Production of the XW Falcon range totalled 105,785 vehicles. 2,287 XW Falcon GTs and 662 XW GT-HOs were built.Replacement
The XW Falcon was replaced by the XY Falcon in November 1970.Back to Ford Falcon GT
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Last updated on 3 July 2014 at 08:07.
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