Cars-Pickup-Truck: >>Ford XW Falcon

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>>Ford XW Falcon

Ford XW Falcon

XW Falcon
Ford XW Falcon Sedan
Manufacturer	Ford Australia
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.

Introduction

The XW Falcon was released in June 1969 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.

Model range

The XW Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models.

Ford Falcon Sedan
Ford Falcon Wagon
Ford Falcon 500 Sedan
Ford Falcon 500 Wagon
Ford Futura Sedan
Ford Fairmont Sedan
Ford Fairmont Wagon
Ford Falcon GT

Ford Falcon Utility
Ford Falcon Van
Ford Falcon 500 Utility

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.

Ford XW Falcon 500 Sedan with Grand Sport rally option package

Ford XW Fairmont Sedan

Ford XW Falcon GT

Ford XW Falcon Van

GT-HO

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.

Engines

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.