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Ford Falcon XA Specifications
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Years of Manufacture: 1972 - 1973
Number Built: 152,609 (including GT)
Price at Introduction:
- Falcon Sedan: $2750
- Futura Automatic Sedan: $3290
- Fairmont Sedan: $3770
- Fairmont Wagon: $4010
- Fairmont Hardtop: $3925
Models:
- Falcon Sedan
- Falcon 500 Sedan
- Futura Sedan
- Fairmont Sedan
- GT Sedan
- Station Wagon
- 500 Station Wagon
- Fairmont Station Wagon
- 500 Hardtop
- Fairmont Hardtop
- Utility
- 500 Utility
- Van
Date of Introduction:
- 24th February, 1972
To Identify:
- All new, all Aussie body design
- More rounded and elegant body lines than XR-XY models
- Horizontal fluted grille forming point at centre
- Six individual tail lights
Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior Dimensions:
- Sedan:
- Total Length: 186.5 inches (4737mm)
- Total width: 74.8 inches (1900mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 53.9 inches (1369mm)
- Wheelbase: 111.0 inches (2819mm)
- Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
- Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1524mm)
- Hardtop:
- Total Length: 186.5 inches (4737mm)
- Total width: 77.5 inches (1969mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 51.9 inches (1318mm)
- Wheelbase: 111.0 inches (2819mm)
- Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
- Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1524mm)
- Sedan:
Kerb Weight:
- Sedan: 3017lb (1369kg)
- Hardtop: 3053lb (1385kg)
Fuel Tank:
- 17.5 gallons (79.6 litres)
Turning Circle:
- 36.6ft (11.2 metres)
Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Petrol gauge
- Temp gauge
- Oil warning lamp
- Alternator warning lamp
- Optional Grand Rally Sport Pack added the following:
- Tachometer
- Volt meter
- Oil pressure
- Electric clock
Transmission:
- Manual (Six, 3 speed)
- 1st: 2.95:1
- 2nd: 1.69:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.67:1
- Manual (302 V8, 3 speed)
- 1st: 2.71:1
- 2nd: 1.69:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.37:1
- Manual (250ci Six and V8, 4 speed)
- 1st: 2.78:1
- 2nd: 1.93:1
- 3rd: 1.36:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.78:1
- Cruisomatic Auto (200ci and 250ci-1V Six)
- 1st: 2.39:1
- 2nd: 1.45:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.09:1
- Cruisomatic Auto (250ci-2V, V8; Top speed indicated for 302ci V8)
- 1st: 2.46:1 to top speed of 52 mph (84 km/h)
- 2nd: 1.46:1 to top speed of 88 mph (142km/h)
- 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 108 mph (174 km/h)
- Reverse: 2.20:1
- Manual (Six, 3 speed)
Clutch:
- 200: Single dry plate clutch , hydraulically operated 9.25”
- 250: Single dry plate clutch , hydraulically operated 9.50”
- 302: Coil spring single cushion disc type, dry plate, hydraulically operated 10.00”
- 351: Diaphragm spring type, twin dry plate, hydraulically operated 9.5” face
Rear Axle Ratio:
- 200ci Six: 3.23:1
- 250ci manual: 3.23:1
- 250ci automatic and all 302ci: 2.92:1
- 351ci manual: 3.00:1
- 351ci automatic: 2.75:1
Engine/Transmission Combinations:
- 200ci Six available with 3 speed manual or Cruisomatic automatic
- 250ci Six available with 3/4 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
- 302ci V8 available with 3/4 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
- 351ci V8 available with 4 speed manual or 3 speed Cruisomatic
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- 9.7 seconds (302ci V8 Cruisomatic)
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
- 17.2 seconds (302ci V8 Cruisomatic)
200ci Six:
- Capacity: 200 cubic inches (3.28 litres)
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.13 inches (93 x 80mm)
- Power: 130bhp (97kw) at 4600rpm
- Torque: 190lb-ft (258Nm) at 2000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.1:1
250ci 1V Six:
- Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches (93 x 99mm)
- Power: 155bhp (116kw) at 4400rpm
- Torque: 240lb-ft (325Nm) at 1600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
250ci 2V Six:
- Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Bendix twin throat downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches (93 x 99mm)
- Power: 170bhp (127kw) at 4200rpm
- Torque: 250lb-ft (339Nm) at 2200rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
302ci V8:
- Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (102 x 76mm)
- Power: 240bhp (179kw) at 5000rpm
- Torque: 305lb-ft (414Nm) at 2600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
351ci V8:
- Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
- Power: 260bhp (194kw) at 4600rpm
- Torque: 355lb-ft (481Nm) at 2600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Ignition and Electrical:
- 12 volt
- Coil and alternator
Exhaust:
- Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
- V8: Twin pipes, free flow exhaust , minimum back-pressure muffler
Suspension:
- Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
- Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
Steering:
- Recirculating ball, ratio 20:1
- Optional power steering, ratio 11:1 - 17.5:1
Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
- Note: Power assisted 11.25 inch (285.75mm) Girling disc brakes standard on Fairmont, optional on all other models
- Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
Wheels:
- Pressed 5 inch steel disc wheels with JJ safety rims
- Radial tyres fitted to optional 6JJ rims
Tyres:
- Six and V8 Sedans: 6.95L x 14 4 ply extra low profile
- Station wagons and optional on sedans: 7.35L x 14 4 ply
- Utilities and Vans: 7.355 x 14 4 ply
- Note: 185 x 14 radials on 6 inch JJ safety rims optional on all models
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Falcon Identification
Falcon XA GT Specifications
