Ford XW Falcon 500 Sedan with Grand Sport rally option package |
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| Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
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| Also called | XW Futura XW Fairmont |
| Production | June 1969-October 1970 |
| Predecessor | XT Falcon |
| Successor | XY Falcon |
| Body style | 4 door Sedan 5 door Station Wagon 2 door Utility 2 door Van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| 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 |
| Wheelbase | 2819mm |
| Length | 4689mm |
| Width | 1869mm |
| Height | 1417mm |
| Curb weight | 1348kg |
The Ford XW Falcon is a car which was produced by Ford Australia from 1969 to 1970.
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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]
The XW Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models.[1]
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]
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]
3.1 litre & 3.6 litre in-line six cylinder engines carried over from the XT Falcon as did the 5.0 litre V8. A 5.8 litre V8 was introduced with the XW.
Production of the XW Falcon range totalled 105,785 vehicles.[1] 2,287 XW Falcon GTs and 662 XW GT-HOs were built.[5]
The XW Falcon was replaced by the XY Falcon in November 1970.