GT's will not be covered at this present time, all body specs are the same only the engine components and ratings are different. Specifications for XA-XC Falcon coupes
Date of Introduction: (Coupes, not Sedans)
XA: August 1972 Landau: August 1973 XB: October 1973 John Goss Special: June 1975 XC: December 1976 Cobra: August 1978
Vehicle Type:
Front engined rear drive passenger car.
Engines: (With Specifications, only V8's)
Type: Coventional, watercooled, four-stroke, reciprocating piston type Capacity: 4.95 litres (302 cubic inches) . 5.75 litres (351 cubic inches) Configuration: Front-mounted, Longitudinal, with cylinders in vee Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valve with two valves per cylinder Bore and Stroke: 302CID = 101.6 x 76.2mm (4 x 3 inches) . 351CID = 101.6 x 89mm (4 x 3.5 inches)
XA 302CID 351CID Power output: 180kw (240bhp) at 5000rpm 195kw (260bhp) at 4600rpm Torque: 412Nm (305ft/lb) at 2600rpm 479Nm (355ft/lb) at 2600rpm Compression ratio: 9.5:1 9.7:1
XB 302CID 351CID Power output: 180kw (240bhp) at 5000rpm 195kw (260bhp) at 4600rpm Torque: 412Nm (305ft/lb) at 2600rpm 479Nm (355ft/lb) at 2600rpm Compression ratio: 9.4:1 9.1:1
XC, Cobra 302CID 351CID Power output: 151kw (202bhp) at 4600rpm 162kw (217bhp) at 4500rpm Torque: 364Nm (268ft/lb) at 3000rpm 429Nm (317ft/lb) at 2700rpm Compression ratio: 9.2:1 8.9:1 Transmissions (with Ratios):
3-speed Manual 302CID
1st: 2.71:1 2nd: 1.69:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 3.37:1
4-speed Manual 302CID
1st: 3.06:1 2nd: 1.84:1 3rd: 1.32:1 4th 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.56:1
4-speed Manual 351CID
1st: 2.46:1 2nd: 1.78:1 3rd: 1.27:1 4th 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.47:1
4-speed Manual (Bathurst Edition Cobra)
1st: 2.82:1 2nd: 1.84:1 3rd: 1.32:1 4th 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.47:1
Automatic 302CID
1st: 2.46:1 2nd: 1.46:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.20:1
Automatic 351CID
1st: 2.40:1 2nd: 1.47:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.00:1 Rear Axle Ratios:
. 302CID 351CID Auto: 2.92 2.75 Manual: 2.92 3.00 Chassis/Constuction:
Unitary steel construction.
Clutch:
302/351: Twin dry plate, operated hydraulically (9.5 inch face).
Suspension:
Front: Independant with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers, stabilizer.
Rear: Live axle, semielliptic springs with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Steering:
Recirculating ball; manual ratio: 20:1, power ratio: 11.5:1-17.5:1.
Brakes:
Front: Hydraulic operation:
11.25 inch Power-assisted, Ventilated Discs All Models
Rear: Hydraulic operation:
10 inch Drums: XA-XC Falcon, Falcon GS, Fairmont 11 inch Finned Drums: XA GT Ventilated, Power Disc Brakes: Landau, XB GT, XC Fairmont GXL, Cobra Interior Dimensions (Coupe):
. Front Rear Leg Room: 1045mm (41.5 inches) 810mm (31.9 inches) Head Room: 945mm (37.2 inches) 909mm (35.8 inches) Shoulder Room: 1524mm (60 inches) 1524mm (60 inches) Hip Room: 1529mm (60.2 inches) 1529mm (60.2 inches) Exterior Dimensions (Coupe):
Total Length: 4837mm (190.4 inches) Total Width: 1969mm (77.5 inches) Total Height: 1308mm (51.5 inches) Wheel Base: 2819mm (111 inches) Front Track: 1539mm (60.6 inches) Rear Track: 1527mm (60.1 inches) Weight: 1490kg (3308lb) Turning Circle: 12 metres (39.4ft) Fuel Tank Capacity: 79.6 litres (17.5 gallons)