| Ford XY Falcon GT | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford Australia |
| Production | 1970–1972 |
| Assembly | Broadmeadows, Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports sedan |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford XW Falcon GT |
The Ford Motor Company Falcon XY GT is a sports sedan based on the Ford Falcon XY. Released in 1970 by Ford Australia,[1] with the GTHO Phase III released in 1971.[1] Some 1,557 units were produced from September 1970 to December 1971 with 300 GTHO Phase IIIs produced from May 1971 to November 1971.[1] It was the fourth in the initial series of the Ford Falcon GT. A limited number were exported to South Africa, wearing Fairmont GT badging. The Fairmont GT model is starting to increase in value as Falcon GTs become harder to find and buyers beginning to see the Fairmont as a genuine GT.
With the rev limiter disabled it is theoretically capable of 252 km/h (157 mph) and can exceed 7,000 rpm in fourth gear. The rev limiter is set to 6,150 rpm. The engine type was a 351 Cleveland (carried over from the XW GT/GT-HO Phase II). While Ford stated an output of 300 horsepower, the engine was reputed to produce over 350 horsepower.
- ^ a b c "Ford XY GT Technical Specifications at Unique Cars and Parts". Uniquecarsandparts.com.au. Retrieved 19 December 2010.