What does XT mean on a Falcon?

The Ford Falcon (XT) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1968 to 1969. It was the second iteration of the second generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Fairmont (XT)—the luxury-oriented version.

Did the Ford Falcon come with a V8?

The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced).

Is Ford XR6 a V8?

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Are Ford Falcon utes reliable?

This ute is strong, reliable, easy to service and parts are both cheap and available everywhere. The engine power and torque are more than I have needed so far.

How many XT GT were made?

Only 1415 XTs were made – 1062 four-speed cars and 353 automatics – and most still in existence will be genuine cars.

What does XR stand for Falcon?

Posts: 27,598. Re: What does xr mean? Forget all that rubbish /\; it means ‘Extra Ripples’, extra traction defining corrugations in the road surface by these XR named vehicles.

What engines came in the Ford Falcon?

Ford Falcon (BA)
Engine	4.0 L Barra 182 I6 (petrol) 4.0 L Barra 240T I6 T (petrol) 4.0 L Barra E-Gas I6 (LPG) 5.4 L 3v boss 220 V8 (petrol) 5.4 L Boss 260 V8 (petrol)
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,829 mm (111.4 in)

What engine does a Ford Falcon have?

The standard FG Falcon engine is a 24-valve 4.0-Litre in-line six with VCT; which produces peak power of 195 kW (261 hp) at 6000 rpm and peak torque of 391 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) at 3250 rpm.

What engine is in the XR8?

With the Falcon (FG) XR8 has a naturally-aspirated V 8 cylinder engine, Petrol motor. This engine produces a maximum power of 394 PS (389 bhp – 290 kW) at 5750 rpm and a maximum torque of 520.0 Nm (383 lb. ft) at 5750 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 6 speed Manual gearbox.

Are Falcon xr6 reliable?

It has been powerful, comfortable, reliable and economical for a 4.0-litre petrol engine. I have had no mechanical problems in 70,000km and hope to buy another before production ends.

What was the last Ford Falcon model?

Ford kept the last Falcon sedan, Falcon ute and Territory SUV to roll off the production line on 7 October, 2016. In October 2014, two years before the shutdown, the last Falcon GT — number 500 of 500 — sold at auction for $236,100, three times its RRP.

What year is XD Falcon?

Ford Falcon (XD)
Also called	Ford Fairmont (XD)
Production	March 1979 – March 1982
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size car

When did the XW Falcon replace the XT?

Engine capacity was now officially quoted in litres rather than cubic inches. After a production run of 79,290 vehicles the XT Falcon was replaced by the XW Falcon in June 1969.

What is a Falcon GT XT?

The XT Falcon GT, which was introduced two months after the other models in May 1968, was the performance model in the range. Four engines were offered in the XT range, all with increased capacity.

How many engines did the Ford Falcon XT have?

Four engines were offered in the XT range, all with increased capacity. Engine capacity was now officially quoted in litres rather than cubic inches. After a production run of 79,290 vehicles the XT Falcon was replaced by the XW Falcon in June 1969.

What is the difference between a Falcon XR and XT?

The XT Falcon range was introduced in March 1968 as a facelifted version of the XR Falcon, which it replaced. The XT featured a revised grille and taillights and improved safety features including split-system brakes, larger tyres and electrically operated windscreen washers.