Each section contains , Specifications , Performance specs and Identification data , and (SOON) photos

XR GT.
XT GT.
XW GT. , GT. HO and GT. HO Phase 2
XY GT. and GT. HO Phase 3

 
The XR GT.

Just 8 Months after the release of the new XR range , Ford released the XR GT. . Powered by a 289 cu in V8 motor it was always going to be a hit with the people . I doubt even the boys at Ford realized just what a hit this model was going to be .

 

Specifications
  • First Produced May 1967
  • Price $ 3890
  • Number Built 596 (Based on official Ford figures)
  • Engine 289 Cubic Inch V8 (4.7 Ltr)
  • Horsepower 225 BHP (168 kW) @ 4800 rpm
  • Torque 305 Ft/Lbs ( 414Nm) @3200 rpm
  • Clutch Single plate 10 inch (254 mm) dry plate
  • Gearbox All synchromesh 4 speed
  • Brakes , Servo Assisted , Front : 11 inch disks Rear 10 inch drum
  • Diff 2.93:1 (8 inch , removable carrier type , limited slip)
    • Performance Details (When new )
     
  • 0-60 mph 9.7 secs
  • Standing quarter mile 16.5secs
  • Top speed 121 mph (195 km/h)
    • Identification data
     
  • Available in gold body color only . Black strips down the along the sills and strip across boot . V8 badges on front guards and center of dash . GT. badges on rear roof pillar and boot and grille .
  • Identification plate located on the left side of radiator support panel .
  • The first 4 digits should read 'JG33' The fifth digit is the date 1967 - G
  • The engine code should be a ' K ' for 289 and the transmission code should read 'L' for the 4 speed

    • The dash has a full size tacho calibrated to 7000 RPM and a Speedo calibrated to 140 MPH . Other gauges are Fuel , water temp and oil pressure .

  • Sports steering wheel with wood grain rim and 3 spokes .

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    The XT GT.
    The XT GT. was , like the XR released late in the production life of the normal XT Falcon .The new XR range . Powered by the new 302 cu inch V8 and given a choice of manual or auto it was an instant hit . Ford Falcons placed 3rd , 6th and 8th in the London - Sydney marathon in 1968
    Specifications
  • First Produced April 1968
  • Price $ 4050 (Manual) $ 4280 (Auto)
  • Number Built 1415 (1062 manual , 353 Auto) (Based on official Ford figures)
  • Engine 302 Cubic Inch V8 (4.9 Ltr)
  • Horsepower 230 BHP (172 kW) @ 4800 rpm
  • Torque 310 Ft/Lbs ( 420Nm) @3200 rpm
  • Clutch Single plate 10 inch (254 mm) dry plate
  • Gearbox ( Manual) All synchromesh 4 speed , (Auto) 3 speed C4
  • Brakes , Servo Assisted , Front : 11 inch disks Rear 10 inch drum
  • Diff 3.0:1 (8 inch , removable carrier type , limited slip)
    • Performance Details (When new )
     
  • 0-60 mph 8.5 secs
  • Standing quarter mile 16.0secs
  • Top speed 124 mph (200 km/h)
    • Identification data
     
  • Full length narrow reflective strips at waist height (Available in red , white or gold ) .Also non reflective strip in black . GT. and 230 HP badges . Blacked out grille with driving lights molded in .
  • Identification plate located on the left side of radiator support panel .
  • The first 4 digits should read 'JG33' The fifth digit is the date 1968 - H
  • The engine code should be a ' W ' for 302 and the transmission code should read 'L' for the 4 speed and 'O' for the auto
    • The dash has a full size tacho calibrated to 6000 RPM and a Speedo calibrated to 140 MPH . Other gauges are Fuel , water temp and oil pressure . Warning lights consisted of Brake system failure , high beam and ignition .
     
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    XW GT. , GT. HO and GT. HO Phase 2

    Destined to become the ultimate ' Classic ' muscle machine . What can you say about the Falcon GT. .... It was designed to look tough and just between you and me ....I think they succeeded .
    I have set up the specs for the GT. & GT. HO in table form so you can compare details . Enjoy ! Oh yea ... for anyone interested the HO in GTHO stood for Handling Option !

    Basic data
    Model  Release Date  Number built  Price 
    XW GT.  June 1969  2287  $4200 
    XW GT. HO  August 1969  Windsor Motor 201 
    Cleveland motor 50     		 $4495 
    XW GT. HO (Phase II)  August 1970  Windsor Motor 411  $4790 
    Specifications
  • First Produced  GT - June 1969  ,GTHO August 1969,  GTHO Phase II  August 1970
  • Price  GT  $4200 , GTHO  $4495 , GTHO Phase II  $4790
  • Number Built  1969 -GT's  1010  ,GTHO 260 ,  1970 - GT'S 1277 , GTHO 402
  • Clutch Twin 9.25"  dry plates
  • Gearbox All synchromesh 4 speed
  • Brakes , Servo Assisted , Front : 11.25 inch disks   Rear 10 inch drum (Wider and finned on Phase II )
  • Diff  ; GT - 3.25:1  GTHO - 3.00:1    .  9 Inch with ' Traction Lock ' 28 splines

    • GTHO Phase II -3.50:1   Nine inch ' Daytona ' 31 spline with Detroit Locker
     

    Performance Specs for the XW GTHO Phase II

  • Engine 5.76 Liter '351 ' cu in V8
  • Final Drive 3.50:1
  • Top speed in gears
    • 1st (2.78:1 ) 50 mph (80 km/h)
    2nd (1.93:1) 70 mph (113 km/h)
    3rd (1.36:1) 90 mph (145 km/h)
    4th (1.00:1) 135 mph (217 km/h)
  • 0 - 60 mph 6.4 sec
  • Standing quarter mile 14.4 sec
    • The Engines
    Model  Engine  Size  Carb  BHP  Torque  Comp Ratio 
    XW GT.  Windsor  351 Cu In  Ford Autolite 450 cfm 
    4 barrel d/draught     		 290 @ 4800 
    (216kw)     		 385 ft/lb @3200 
    ( 522 Nm)     		 10.7:1 
    XW GTHO  Windsor  351 Cu In  Holley 600 cfm 4 barrel 
    D/Draught     		 300 @ 5400 
    (224 kW)     		 380 ft/lb @ 3400 
    (515 Nm)     		 11.1:1 
    XW GT. HO Phase II  Cleveland  351 Cu In  Holley 750 cfm 4 barrel 
    d/draught     		 300 @ 5400 
    (224 kW)     		 380 ft/lb @3400 
    ( 522 Nm)     		 11.0:1 

    Identification Details

  • Identification Plate : On early models it located on the left hand side of the radiator support panel . On later models it is mounted on the left hand side of the firewall .
  • The first 4 digits should be JG33
  • The 5th digit is the year of manufacture
    • 1969 - J
    1970 - K
    1971 - L
  • The engine code is :
    • 351 V8 - T
    351 HO V8 - H
  • Transmission codes are :
    • 4 Speed Manual - L
    3 speed Auto - B
     
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    XY GT. and GT. HO Phase III

    Basic data
    Model  Release Date  Number built  Price 
    XY GT.  Late 1970  1557  $4250 
    XY GT. HO Phase III September 1971  300 $ 5250 
    Specifications
  • First Produced  GT - Late 1970  ,GTHO  Phase III September  1971
  • Price  GT  $4250 ,  GTHO Phase III  $5250
  • Number Built  1557 GT's , 800 GTHO Phase III
  • Clutch Twin 9.25"  dry plates
  • Gearbox All synchromesh 4 speed
  • Brakes , Servo Assisted , Front : 11.25 inch disks   Rear 10 inch drum (Wider and finned on Phase III ) Vacuum reserve tank fitted to Phase III
  • Diff  ; GT - 3.25:1(optional 3.01:1 and 2.75:1)   9 Inch with ' Traction Lock ' 28 splines              GTHO Phase III -Choice of 3.25:1 , 3.50:1 , 3.95:1   Nine inch ' Daytona ' 31 spline with Detroit Locker

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    Performance Specs for the XY GTHO Phase III
  • Engine 5.8 Liter '351 ' cu in V8
  • Final Drive 3.25:1
  • Top speed in gears
    • 1st (2.78:1 ) 60 mph (97 km/h)
    2nd (1.93:1) 85 mph (137 km/h)
    3rd (1.36:1) 110 mph (177 km/h)
    4th (1.00:1)142 mph (229 km/h)
  • 0 - 60 mph 6.5 sec
  • Standing quarter mile 14.4 sec
    • The Engine
    Model  Size  Carb  BHP  Torque  Comp Ratio 
    XY GT.  351 Cu In  Ford Autolite 600 cfm 
    4 barrel d/draught     		 300 @ 5400 
    (224kw)     		 380 ft/lb @3400 
    ( 515 Nm)     		 11.0:1 
    XY GTHO Phase III 351 Cu In  Holley 780 cfm 4 barrel 
    d/draught     		 370 @ 5400 
    (276 kW)     		 NA 11.5:1 


    Identification Details

  • Identification Plate : On early models it located on the left hand side of the radiator support panel . On later models it is mounted on the left hand side of the firewall .
  • The first 4 digits should be JG33
  • The 5th digit is the year of manufacture
    • 1971 - L
    1972 - M
  • The engine code is :
    • 351 V8 - T
    351 HO V8 - H
  • Transmission codes are :
    • 4 Speed Manual - L
      3 speed Auto - B
    'Shaker' Bonnet scoop and 2 bonnet black outs . Super Roo stickers on front guards , GT. and 351 High Performance badges inside vehicle . PHASE III  the same as the GT. except for GTHO badge on glove box ,  rear wing on boot lid and air dam on front . Many mechanical differences too .
     
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