Ford Falcon XA GT (Sedan) 1972

[Protozua]

 

[Aero2000]

This looks so cool

 

[JKgo]

Specs please!!

 

[StarLight]

Nice car and 4-doors ... any specifications?
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[BOSS_335]

If you like that, you'll love this:

https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/threads/ford-au-xa-falcon-gt-ho-phase-iv-72.300434/

The Phase IV was destined to be the king of the hill but got canned before going into production. Only one production model exists and it's privately held. Hopefully the owner is a GT (Gran Turismo) fan!

 

[BOSS_335]

Nice car and 4-doors ... any specifications?
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Engine Specifications:

• Type: 351 cubic inch (5.763 litre) Cleveland V8 'D' Block. 'H' block after October 1972
• 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 drums

• Steering:
  • Type: Re-circulating ball power assistance (Optional)
  • Ratio: 16:1

• Wheels & Tyres:
  • Wheels 6.0 x 14 Steel - Argent painted Steel '12 Slot'.
  • 1972 had "caps" the same as an XY stainless caps. Later changed to GT centres (exposing a chrome wheelnut and having a red GT in the cap) at sometime in 1973.
  • The only option was the "sports road wheel", a 5 spoked alloy centre welded to a steel rim. These are the same wheels available on the XYGT and the XBGT.
  • Tyres E70HR14

• Instrumentation:
  • Speedometer: 140mph
  • Cleveland Tachometer: 8000rpm - Later cars had 7000rpm tachometers
  • 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 (53.9in)
  • 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