Ford Falcon (XW)
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{{Infobox automobile
| image = Ford Falcon XW Sedan.jpg
| caption = Ford Falcon 500 Sedan (XW)
| name = Ford Falcon (XW)
Ford Futura (XW)
Ford Fairmont (XW)
| manufacturer = Ford Australia
| production = June 1969 – October 1970
| predecessor = Ford Falcon (XT)
| successor = Ford Falcon (XY)
| class = Full-size car
| body_style = 4 door sedan
5 door station wagon
2 door coupé utility
2 door van
| layout = FR layout
| platform =
| engine = 3.1 L (188 CID) 6-cyl
3.6 L (221 CID) 6-cyl
4.9 L (302 CID) "small block" V8
5.8 L (351 CID) “Windsor" and "Cleveland" (in second series GT-HO) V8 "
| transmission = 3spd manual
4spd manual
3spd “Fordomatic” automatic
3spd “Cruisomatic” automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2819|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4689|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1869|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1417|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1348|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| related =
| designer =
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The Ford Falcon (XW) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1969 to 1970. It was the third iteration of the second generation of the Falcon and also included the Ford Futura (XW) and the Ford Fairmont (XW)—the luxury-oriented version.
Introduction
The XW Falcon was released in June 1969[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/falcon_XW_technical_specifications.htm Falcon XW Technical Specifications] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010 replacing the XT Falcon. The XW was an extensive facelift of the XT, featuring a new grille and tail lights. Almost all exterior panels were new and the interior was extensively redesigned.[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_ford_falcon_xw.htm Ford Falcon XW] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010
Model range
The XW Falcon range featured eight passenger vehicles and three commercial models.
- Ford Falcon Sedan
- Ford Falcon Wagon
- Ford Falcon 500 Sedan
- Ford Falcon 500 Wagon
- Ford Futura Sedan
- Ford Fairmont Sedan
- Ford Fairmont Wagon
- Ford Falcon GT
- Ford Falcon Utility
- Ford Falcon Van
- Ford Falcon 500 Utility
The Futura was new for the XW, reviving a name last used in the 1965 XP Falcon range. A Grand Sport rally option package was available on Falcon 500, Futura & Fairmont sedans.Ford Falcon XW sales brochure, Ford Sales Company of Australia Limited, page 23
File:1970 Ford Falcon Sedan (XW) (36910341581).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 sedan
File:Ford Falcon (37183032470).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 sedan
File:1970 Ford Falcon XW Futura Sedan.jpg|Ford XW Futura sedan
File:1969 Ford XW Falcon Futura sedan (23542659810).jpg|Ford XW Falcon Futura sedan
File:1969-70 XW Fairmont ==.JPG|Ford XW Fairmont sedan (with non-standard driving lights)
File:1969-70 XW Fairmont GS Silver Fox==.JPG|Ford XW Fairmont sedan (with Grand Sport rally option package)
File:1970 Ford XW Fairmont GS sedan (23614202724).jpg|Ford XW Fairmont sedan (with Grand Sport rally option package)
File:1969 Ford Fairmont (XW) station wagon (20483297915).jpg|Ford XW Fairmont wagon (with non-standard driving lights)
File:1970 Ford XW Falcon GT sedan (24242405655).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT sedan
File:1970 Ford XW GT sedan (36539882131).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT sedan
File:1969 Ford XW Falcon GT HO Sedan (24398453120).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT-HO sedan
File:1970 Ford XW Falcon GT-HO sedan (23615534833).jpg|Ford XW Falcon GT-HO sedan
File:Ford Falcon XW Panel Van.jpg|Ford XW Falcon van
File:1970 Ford XW Falcon panel van (24216203036).jpg|Ford XW Falcon panel van (GT tribute)
File:Ford Falcon XW Utility 1969-70 (Australia) (16776916802).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 utility
File:1970 Ford XW Falcon 500 utility - Wandin Valley Pump Company (5125824984).jpg|Ford XW Falcon 500 utility
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GT-HO
The limited production, high performance Falcon GT-HO was released two months after the mainstream models. A further development, the GT-HO Phase II was released on 24 August 1970.[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_ford_falcon_xw_gt.htm Ford Falcon XW GT] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010
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Engines
3.1 litre & 3.6 litre in-line six cylinder engines carried over from the XT Falcon as did the 4.9 litre V8. A 5.8 litre V8 (the 351 Windsor) was introduced initially with the XW, as was later the 351 Cleveland in the Phase 1.5 and 2 model.
Production
Production of the XW Falcon range totalled 105,785 vehicles. 2,287 XW Falcon GTs and 662 XW GT-HOs were built.[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/ford_falcon_xw_gtho_technical_specifications.htm Ford Falcon XW GT-HO technical specifications] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 1 February 2010
Replacement
The XW Falcon was replaced by the XY Falcon in October 1970.
References
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External links
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