Ford Falcon XM Sedan |
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| Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
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| Production | February 1964-February 1965 |
| Predecessor | XL Falcon |
| Successor | XP Falcon |
| Body style | 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Station Wagon 2 Door Hardtop 2 Door Utility 2 Door Panel Van |
| Layout | FR |
| Engine | 144ci (2.3L) Straight-6 OHV 170ci (2.8L) Straight-6 OHV 200ci (3.3L) Straight-6 OHV |
| Transmission | 3spd manual 2spd automatic "Fordomatic" |
| Wheelbase | 2781mm |
| Length | 4651mm |
| Width | 1793mm |
| Height | 1394mm |
| Curb weight | 1106kg |
The Ford XM Falcon is a car which was produced by the Ford Australia between 1964 and 1965.
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The XM series Falcon range was introduced on 20 February 1964 replacing the XL series Falcon.[1] The XM featured around 1,500 modifications over the XL, including numerous changes to the suspension which now featured stronger ball joints, new front upper wishbones, coil-over shock units and relocated rear spring-hangers. Also new were bigger axle shafts and tougher engine mounts. The vacuum operated windscreen wipers of the XL series were replaced by a two speed electric motor unit and the seats were stronger with better quality upholstery.[2]
Unlike previous Australian Falcons, the XM represented a significant departure from the contemporary US Ford Falcon models in terms of exterior styling.[2]
The XM range consisted of eight passenger cars and four commercial vehicles. [1] [3]
The 2 door Hardtop models, which were new for the XM series, were released in July 1964.[4]
Three engines were available in the XM range.
The “Pursuit 170” was standard equipment on Futura and Squire models and optional on other models. The “Super Pursuit”, which was new for the XM series, was optional on Deluxe, Futura and Squire models when combined with “Fordomatic Drive”, a 2 speed automatic transmission. [5]
47,039 examples of the XM series were produced [6] prior to its replacement by the revised XP Falcon in March 1965.[7]
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