Ford XB GT Technical Specifications

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Ford XB GT Technical Specifications


Ford Falcon XB GT
Ford Falcon XB GT
Holden Colour Codes A - L
Ford Colour Codes A - L
Holden Colour Codes M -Z
Ford Colour Codes M -Z

The last of the era of GT's was the XB and it was also the most prolific. From July 1973 until June 1976 Ford produced 1,950 sedans and 949 hardtops.

Many will argue that up until then, the XB was the best looking GT built by Ford, it was certainly the best "Grand Tourer" in the real sense of the term and was the first GT to be fitted with four wheel disc brakes.

Also see:
The Ford Falcon GT Story
Cleveland 4V V8
Falcon XB GT Review
Falcon XB GT Identification Guide

  • Engine Specifications:

    • Type: 351 cubic inch (5.763 litre) Cleveland V8
    • Bore & Stroke: 102 x 89mm (4.00 x 3.50in)
    • Power (DIN): 224kW (300bhp) @ 5400rpm
    • Torque (DIN): 515Nm (380lb-ft) @ 3400rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree V8
    • Head Design: Pushrod & rocker OHV with hydraulic lifters
    • Fuel System: Ford Autolite '4300' 605cfm 4 barrel downdraught carburettor
    • Ignition System: Single point Autolite Distributor - changed to Motorcraft Oct 72
    • Exhaust System: Cast iron manifold, low restriction twin 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
  • Automatic Transmission:
    • Type: 3 speed FMX
    • 1st: 2.40:1
    • 2nd: 1.47:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 2.20:1
  • Rear Axle:
    • Type: 9in removable carrier type, Limited Slip 'traction lock' Diff, 28 spline
    • Ratio: Manual 3.00:1 or 2.75:1 (Optional)
    • Automatic: 2.75:1 or 3.00:1 (Optional)
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent angle poised 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: 286mm (11.25in) Servo assisted discs
    • Rear: 254mm (10in) Servo assisted discs
  • Steering:
    • Type: Re-circulating ball power assistance (Optional)
    • Ratio: 16:1
  • Wheels & Tyres:
    • Wheels 6.0 x 14 Steel - Silver painted Steel '12 Slot'
    • Tyres E70HR14
  • Instrumentation:
    • Speedometer: 140mph or 240kmh
    • Tachometer: 7000rpm
    • Oil Pressure: Gauge
    • Water Temperature: Gauge
    • Fuel: Gauge
    • Voltage: Gauge
    • Ignition: Warning Light
    • High Beam: Warning Light
    • Brakes: Warning Light
    • Clock: Analogue
  • Dimensions:
    • Length: 4808mm (189.3in)
    • Width: 1969mm (77.5in)
    • Height: 1369mm (51.9in)
    • Weelbase: 2819mm (111.0in)
    • Front Track: 1524mm (60.0in)
    • Rear Track: 1524mm (60.0in)
    • Weight: 1587kg (3500lb)
    • Turning Circle: 12.0m (39.4ft)
    • Fuel Tank: 79.6lt (17.5gl) 122.9lt (27.0gl) (Optional)
    • Seating: 5
  • Performance:
    • Top Speed: 193km/h (120mph)
    • 0 - 60mph (0 - 100 km/h) - 8.1 seconds
    • Standing 1/4 mile (400m) - 15.8 seconds
XB GT COLOUR CODE CHART
Paint Code Paint Name
Total
Paint Code Paint Name
Total
X

Red Pepper

280

M

Yellow Blaze

262

3

Polar White

218

U

Burnt Orange

164

V

Apollo Blue

130

6

Mulberry

110

H

Tropic Gold

89

P

Emerald Fire

83

K

Tango

69

B

Onyx Black

65

2

Tropicana Green

57

E

Sandstone Beige B (June, 1974)

42

R
Copper Bronze metallic

41

7

Walnut Glow

34

9

Snow White (March, 1976)

28

Y

Kelly Green

25

C

Sky View Blue

23

9

Sandstone Beige A (November, 1973)

20

5

Deep Aqua

19

F

Frosted Lime

14

T

Outback Bronze

13

Z

Sherwood Green Met.

13

4

Neptune Blue

9

C

Antique Beige (March, 1976)

9

G

Banana Blush

6

S

Satin Brown Met. (May, 1976)

6

Y117

Brambles Red

6

L

Mushroom Beige

5

Y113

Rothmans Blue

5

Y377/Z801

Ultra White

5

Y376

Sogo Port Wine

4

Y045

Corporate Blue

3

Y304

New Look Grey

3

A

Blue Steel (May, 1976)

2

A

Yellow Sand

2
Q

Coolmint Green Met.

2
Y051

New England Green

2
Y356

Kwikasair Violet

2
Y390

Euclid Green

2
Y396

Lime Glaze

2
Z201

Light Orange

2
Z857Z857

Deep Ivy

2
Y120

Daimler Blue

1
Y138

Red Satin

1
Y154

Betta Primrose

1
Y161

Royal Umber

1
Y244

Pepsi Yellow

1
Y264

Fanta Orange

1
Y277

Vintage Burgundy

1
Y301

S.T.C. Yellow

1
Y308

Budget Green

1
Y314

Rothmans Filter Blue

1
Y324

Diamond White

1
Y340

Hughes Blue

1
Z192

Not Known

1
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