XB Falcon
SOLD September 1973 to July 1976
Available In:  Sedan, Wagon, Coupe, Ute & Van

 
Option packs/limited editions: 
 
JOHN GOSS

GS Pack

GT
 Limited edition coupe, green, white & orange paint job, Blue, white & orange paint Job 260 built, Aug 1975
 
(Option Pack) GT-style rally stripes, 12-slot wheels, GT 3-spoke wood grained steering wheel, full instrumentation, bonnet airscoops and locknuts, GS decals. Available on Falcon 500, Futura or Fairmont; sedan, wagon, ute, van or hardtop

Available as COUPE or SEDAN 4SPD manual or 3SPD Auto, wood grained steering wheel, full instrumentation, 12-slot wheels GT Styling(optional spoilers & GT decal kit).
 
Transmission
 3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, 3 speed automatic
 
Engines
 
200 cubic inches (3.3L) 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93.4 x 79.5mm
Power: 97.5kW 130bhp @ 4600rpm
Torque: 257Nm 190ft/lb @ 2000rpm
Compression ratio:8.8:1

250  cubic inches 1V (4.1L) 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93.5 x 87.8mm
Power: 116kW 155bhp @ 4000rpm
Torque: 324Nm 240ft/lb at 1600rpm
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
 
302 cubic inches (5L) V8
Bore and stroke: 101.6 x 76.2mm
Power: 180kW 240bhp @ 5000rpm
Torque: 414Nm 305ft/lb @ 2600rpm
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
 
351 cubic inches (5.8L) V8
Bore and stroke: 101.6 x 89mm
Power: 195kW 260bhp @ 4600rpm
Torque: 479Nm 355ft/lb @ 2600rpm
Compression ratio: 9.1:1

Suspension:
 
Front
Independent with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers, stabiliser bar.

Rear
Live axle, semielliptic springs with hydraulic shock absorbers.

Brakes

Front
Hydraulic operation, 10inch drums, 11.25 inch power assisted discs standard on Futura and Fairmont, optional on other models

Rear
Hydraulic operation, 10 inch drums, 11.25 power disc brakes optional with V8 engine Standard with Fairmont GS & GT
 
Price Range  $3030 - $4149 When New
Total XBs built: 211971

XC FALCON
Sold July 1976- May 1978

May 1978 - March 1979 (XC 1/2)
  
Available In:  Sedan, Wagon, Coupe, Ute & Van
 
Options/limited editions
 X Pak:
Sundowner:
 
Alan Moffat:

COBRA

RPAC (OPT)

 (Limited Edition) $275 of extras, different cloth seats
(Limited Edition) Falcon 500 with tinted windows, standard air,
 
March 1978
(Option Pack) Falcon 500 van with bright side stripes & decals, different wheels
 
(Limited Edition) Falcon 500 sedan with driving lights & pin striping  decals , September 1977

(Limited Edition) 400 Built 30 Bathurst (OPT 97) White with bright blue stripes COBRA decals & COBRA Snakes. Cars were Numbered 1 to 400 on glove box

(Option Rally Pac) Replaced previous GS Pack on XB range included GXL dash GXL steering wheel alloy wheels improved suspension optional striping was available on sedan or coupe also all COBRA coupes were tag RPAC
 
Transmission:
3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, 3 speed automatic
 
Engines
 
3.3L 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93.4 x 79.5mm
Power: 97.5kW 130bhp @4600rpm
Torque: 257Nm 190ft/lb @2000rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1

4.1L Low Compression 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93.5 x 87.8mm
Power: 85kW 114bhp @ 3900rpm
Torque: 272Nm 201ft/lb @ 1900rpm
Compression ratio: 7.9:1
 
4.1L High Compression 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93.5 x 87.8mm
Power:92kW 123bhp @ 3700rpm
Torque: 289Nm 213ft/lb @ 2400rpm
Compression ratio: 8.9:1
 
 4.9L V8
Bore and stroke: 101.6 x 76.2mm
Power: 151kW 202bhp @ 4600rpm
Torque: 364Nm 268ft/lb @ 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
5.8L V8
Bore and stroke: 101.6 x 89mm
Power: 162kW 217bhp @t 4500rpm
Torque: 429Nm  317ft/lb @ 2700rpm
Compression ratio: 8.9:1
Suspension
 
Front
Independent with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers, stabiliser bar, XC 1/2 adding increased spring rates, revised mountings
 
Rear
Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic shock absorbers, XC 1/2 adding 18mm stabiliser
 
Brakes:
Front
Hydraulic operation, 286mm power assisted and ventilated discs
Rear
Hydraulic operation, 254mm drums, power disc Brakes on Fairmont GXL & COBRA
Price Range $5456 -  $10330(COBRA) When New
Total XCs built: 171082

COBRA

Engine

4.9-litre, OHV, V8, 4-barrel carburettor, 9.2:1 compression ratio,
202bhp (151kW)@4800rpm, 268lb/ft (364Nm)@3000rpm. (net)

5.8-litre, OHV, V8, 4-barrel carburettor, 8.9:1 compression ratio,
217bhp (162kW)@4500rpm, 317lb/ft (429Nm)@2700rpm.(net)
 

Transmission

4- speed manual, all synchro.
Ratios: 1st 2.46:1- 2nd 1.78:1 - 3rd 1.27:1 - 4th 1.00:1
Reverse 2.47:1
3-speed automatic, T-Bar shift.
Ratios 1st 2.40:1 - 2nd 1.47:1 - 3rd 1.00:1
Reverse 2.00:1
Rear axle: 3.00:1 (manual) 2.75:1 (auto) limited slip differential.
 

Suspension

Front: Independent, upper and lower wishbones, coil spring over strut-type dampers and anti-roll bar.
Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs, telescopic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.
 

Brakes

Front: 286mm ventilated discs
Rear: 286mm discs, servo assisted.

Wheels & Tyres
 

7X15" Globe Bathurst alloys, ER70H15 radials

Performance

0-100 km/h - 8.9 seconds; Standing 400m - 16.0 seconds. (Bathurst model Cobra)

COBRA BRAKE DOWN

Only 400 Falcon Cobras were ever built

The 400 cars carried chassis numbers JG65UM00XXXK. (XXX being the build number between 01-400)

002-200 Were 351's

201-400 were 302's (one exception Number 351 was a factory fitted 351)

30 were a Bathurst special Edition.

Each vehicle is individually numbered and  identified by a plaque on the glove box.

01 Promotional car (302 Auto)

02-31 Bathurst specials (Option 97)

032-041 351 4SPD A/C P/S

042-080 351 4SPD A/C P/S P/W

081-200 351 Auto A/C P/S P/W

201-300 302 4SPD

301-360 Auto A/C P/S

360-400 Auto A/C P/S P/W

A/C    Air Conditioned

P/S    Power Steer

P/W Power Windows

201-400 were 302's (one exception Number 351 was a factory fitted 351)

All were painted Bold Blue first and Snow White laid on top.

Ford shipped only two cars to each premium dealer, which resulted in the demand exceeding the supply.

The front spoiler was not fitted at the factory but shipped in the boot complete with the hardware for fitting by the dealer.

Other Ford vehicles received the Cobra treatment. One short wheelbase F100; one Transit van, and four Falcon utilities were produced at the factory for promotional purposes. Nobody appears to know where these vehicles are today.

Price for the Falcon Cobra in 1978 was $9,405 [RRP] for the base model. A Bathurst car cost $11,166 [RRP].

Prices for the Falcon Cobra in 1999 are between $12,000 and $26,000. Bathurst car value being between $33,000 and $42,000 for an excellent vehicle.

Building of the cars commenced on August 1, 1978. Final shipments were scheduled for September 1, 1978.

Of the 400 cars produced, approximately 250-300 still exist today.

Ford XD Falcon June1980 Update Alloy Head Introduced
Sold March 1979 - March 1982 (XD 1/2: June 1980)
 
Available In:  Sedan, Wagon, Ute & Van

 COUPE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
 
Options/limited editions: 
'S' Pack
 ESP (Option Pack) Slotted wheels, pinstripes, 'S' badge, tachometer. Was introduced with the XD 1/2 update.
 (European Sports pack (ESP) 15 inch alloys Uniquely trimmed Scheel interior sports suspension Bilstein shock's. Based on Fairmont Ghia.
 Transmission:
3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, 3 speed automatic
 
Engines:
 
3.3L 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93 x 80 mm
Power: 82kW @ 4000rpm
Torque: 228Nm @ 2400rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1

 4.1L 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 94kW @ 3600rpm
Torque: 295Nm @ 1800rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
 
4.9L V8
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 140kW @ 4500rpm
Torque: 344Nm @ 3200rpm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1 5.8L V8
Bore and stroke: 102 x 89 mm
Power: 149kW @ 4300rpm
Torque: 415Nm @ 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 8.9:1
3.3L Alloy Head 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93 x 80 mm
Power: 84kW @ 4000rpm
Torque: 230Nm @ 2400rpm
Compression ratio: 9.15:1 4.1L Alloy Head 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 94kW @ 3600rpm
Torque: 305Nm @ 2000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.35:1
Suspension:
 
Front
Fully independent. Double wishbone with brake reaction strut in tension. Spring and shock absorber mounted on upper arm. Anti-roll bar. Dual durometer brake reaction strut bush
 
Rear
Floating axle. Hotchkiss rear suspension. Inclined shock absorber units. Anti-roll bar (sedan only)
 
Brakes:

Front
Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self-adjusting floating calliper
 
Rear
GL and Fairmont - 254 x 44mm self-adjusting duo servo drums, Fairmont Ghia - ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self-adjusting floating calliper
 
Price Range $6600 - $9558 When New
Total XD's built: 206974

Ford XE Falcon
SOLD March 1982 - October 1984
 Available In:   Sedan, Wagon, Ute & Van

V8 No longer available after Nov 1982
 
Options/limited editions: 
S Pack:

 Eclipse:

 X Pak:
 
 (Option Pack) Fog lamps, styled wheels and trim rings, front spoiler, pinstripes, letter 'S' on side
 
(Limited Edition) Falcon GL with styled sport wheels, ER78 steel-belted radial ply tyres and two-tone paint job. Released March 1984
 

(Limited Edition) Falcon GL with fog lamps, styled sport wheels, new seat pattern, 'X' Pak decals.

EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) OPT on Fairmont Ghia after V8 Dropped in 1982

European Sports pack (ESP) 15 inch alloys Uniquely trimmed Scheel interior sports suspension Bilstein shock's. Based on Fairmont Ghia.

Transmission's:
3 speed manual, 4 speed manual, 5 speed manual, 3 speed automatic

 Engines:

3.3L Alloy Head 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93 x 80 mm
Power: 90kW at 4100rpm
Torque: 240Nm at 2500rpm
Compression ratio: 9.15:1

  4.1L Alloy Head 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 105kW at 3800rpm
Torque: 310Nm at 2300rpm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
 
 4.1L Alloy Head EFI 6 cyl
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 111kW at 4000rpm
Torque: 325Nm at 2800rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1

4.9L V8 (deleted Nov 82)
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 140kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 344Nm at 3200rpm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1
 
 5.8L V8 (deleted Nov 82)
Bore and stroke: 102 x 89 mm
Power: 149kW at 4300rpm
Torque: 415Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 8.9:1

Brakes:

Front
Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self-adjusting floating caliper

 Suspension:
 
Front
Independent short/long arm. Progressive rate coil springing mounted on upper arm. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber mounted coaxially with the coil spring, stabiliser bar

Rear
GL and Fairmont - 254 x 44mm self-adjusting duo servo drums, Fairmont Ghia - ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self-adjusting floating caliper

Rear
(Sedan only) Four trailing arms with Watts linkage. Coil-type springing (with multiple rate) mounted on rear axle. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber mounted coaxially with the rear coil spring, stabiliser bar.  (Wagon/Ute/Van) Conventional semi-elliptic leaf.
 
Price Range $9758 -  $15587 When New
Total XEs built: 193890