The Ford Falcon (XW) is a

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that was produced by

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from 1969 to 1970. It was the third iteration of the second generation of the

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and also included the Ford Futura (XW) and the Ford Fairmont (XW)—the luxury-oriented version.

Introduction

The XW Falcon was released in June 1969Falcon 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.

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. 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

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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.

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

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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.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

External links

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XW Falcon 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-orien ...

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