Just 8 Months after the release of the new XR
range, Ford released the XR GT. Powered by a
289 cubic inch Windsor V8 motor, it was always
going to be a hit.
On April 18, 1967, Ford's General
Sales Manager, Keith Horner, issued a Confidential
Dealer Bulletin headed "Falcon GT".
The bulletin was short and to the point. The
new model would be a "High Performance" vehicle
especially suitable for trial and stock car racing
but flexible enough and luxurious enough for
normal car use.
It will be available in one colour "GT Gold" with charcoal trim, have a high-performance, 4 barrel, 289 cubic inch V8 Windsor with 225hp. A floor mounted manual transmission with synchromesh on all four speeds, special suspension, wider rimmed wheels, radial ply tyres and a 16:1 steering ratio with power steering "optional". The bulletin continued…The
price was $3,890.00.
The XR Falcon GT was indeed
an instant success and the 596 units built between
March 1967 and February 1968 sold as quickly
as they were built. It quickly established its
credibility with a convincing 1-2 victory in
the Bathurst 500 mile classic.
Also see:
The Ford Falcon GT Story
Falcon XR GT Review
Falcon XR GT Identification Guide
XR GT COLOUR CODE CHART |
Paint Code |
Paint Name |
1967 |
1968 |
T |
GT Gold – L1009A |
646 |
38 |
SPEC/ F166 |
Gallaher Silver |
0 |
8 |
F131 |
Avis White |
0 |
1 |
X |
Ivy Green |
0 |
1 |
F782 |
Russet Bronze |
0 |
1 |
F |
Sultan Maroon |
0 |
1 |
E |
Polar White |
0 |
1 |
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- Identification Data:
- Available in GT Gold - 684 (Used to be accepted as 596 total cars)
- Available in Avis White F131 - 1
- Available in Russet Bronze F782 - 1
- Available in Gallaher Silver F166 or SPEC - 8
- Available in Ivy Green metallic X - 1
- Total number produced - 695
- The Russet Bronze car was Bill Bourkes company car
- The Avis White car was Geoghegan Bros 1967 race car
- The Green car was Firth /Gibson 1967 race car
- The Silver cars were Gallaher Cigarette Company cars
- Black strips down the along the sills and strip across boot
- V8 badges on front guards and centre of dash
- GT badges on rear roof pillar and boot and grill
- Identification plate is located on the left side of radiator support panel
- First 4 digits read 'JG33'. The fifth digit is the date 1967 - G or 1968 - H
- Engine code should be a 'K' for 289 HiPo
- Transmission code should read 'L' for the 4 speed
- The dash has a full size tachometer calibrated to 7000rpm
- Speedo calibrated to 140 MPH
- Other gauges present are fuel, water temperature and oil pressure
- Sports steering wheel with wood grain rim and 3 spokes
- Engine Specifications:
- Windsor 289 V8 - 4.727 litres
- Bore & Stroke - 102 x 73mm (4.00 x 2.87in)
- Power: 168kW (225bhp) @ 4800rpm
- Torque: 414Nm (305lb-ft) @ 3200rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 60 degree V8
- Head Design: Pushrod & Rocker OHV with hydraulic lifters
- Fuel System: Ford Autolite '4300' 446cfm 4 barrel downdraught carburettor
- Ignition System: Single point distributor
- Exhaust System: Cast iron manifold, low restriction single exhaust
- Manual Gearbox :
- Type: 4 speed all-synchronised
- 1st: 2.78:1
- 2nd: 1.93:1
- 3rd: 1.36:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.78:1
- Rear Axle:
- Type: Borg Warner four pinion open wheeler
- Ratio: 2.93:1
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent ball joint, coil springs, shock absorbers, wishbones and anti-roll bar
- Rear: Hotchkiss type with semi-elliptic leaf springs, shock absorbers and live axle
- Brakes:
- Front: 279mm (11in) Servo assisted Discs
- Rear: 254mm (10in) Servo assisted Drums
- Steering:
- Type: Re-circulating ball power assistance (Optional)
- Ratio: 16:1
- Wheels & Tyres:
- Wheels: 5.5 x 14 - Stainless steel wheel trim
- Tyres: 185 x 14
- Instrumentation:
- Speedometer: 140mph
- Tachometer: 6000rpm
- Oil Pressure: Gauge
- Water Temperature: Gauge
- Fuel: Gauge
- Ignition: Warning Light
- High Beam: Warning Light
- Dimensions:
- Length: 4689mm (184.6in)
- Width: 1875mm (73.8in)
- Height: 1389mm (54.7in)
- Wheelbase: 2819mm (111.0in)
- Front Track: 1486mm (58.5in)
- Rear Track: 1486mm (58.5in)
- Weight: 1429kg (3150lb)
- Turning Circle: 11.0m (36.6ft)
- Fuel Tank: 75lt (16.4 gallons)
- Seating: 5
- Performance:
- Top Speed: 195km/h (121mph)
- 0 - 60mph (0 - 100 km/h) - 9.7 seconds
- Standing 1/4 mile (400m) - 15.8 second
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