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Ford Falcon XB GT Coupe Technical Specifications
Ford XB GT Technical Specifications Ford Colour Codes A - L Ford Colour Codes M -Z Ford Price Guide The last of the era of GT's was the XB and it was…
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The last of the era of GT’s was the XB and it was also the most prolific. From July 1973 until June 1976 Ford produced 1,950 sedans and 949 hardtops.
Many will argue that up until then, the XB was the best looking GT built by Ford, it was certainly the best “Grand Tourer” in the real sense of the term and was the first GT to be fitted with four wheel disc brakes.
Engine Specifications:
- Type: 351 cubic inch (5.763 litre) Cleveland V8
- Bore & Stroke: 102 x 89mm (4.00 x 3.50in)
- Power (DIN): 224kW (300bhp) @ 5400rpm
- Torque (DIN): 515Nm (380lb-ft) @ 3400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree V8
- Head Design: Pushrod & rocker OHV with hydraulic lifters
- Fuel System: Ford Autolite ‘4300’ 605cfm 4 barrel downdraught carburettor
- Ignition System: Single point Autolite Distributor - changed to Motorcraft Oct 72
- Exhaust System: Cast iron manifold, low restriction twin exhaust
Manual Gearbox :
- Type: 4 speed all-synchronised
- 1st: 2.78:1
- 2nd: 1.93:1
- 3rd: 1.36:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.78:1
Automatic Transmission:
- Type: 3 speed FMX
- 1st: 2.40:1
- 2nd: 1.47:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.20:1
Rear Axle:
- Type: 9in removable carrier type, Limited Slip ‘traction lock’ Diff, 28 spline
- Ratio: Manual 3.00:1 or 2.75:1 (Optional)
- Automatic: 2.75:1 or 3.00:1 (Optional)
Suspension:
- Front: Independent angle poised ball joint, coil springs, shock absorbers, wishbones and anti-roll bar
- Rear: Hotchkiss type with semi-elliptic leaf springs, shock absorbers and live axle
Brakes:
- Front: 286mm (11.25in) Servo assisted discs
- Rear: 254mm (10in) Servo assisted discs
Steering:
- Type: Re-circulating ball power assistance (Optional)
- Ratio: 16:1
Wheels & Tyres:
- Wheels 6.0 x 14 Steel - Silver painted Steel ‘12 Slot’
- Tyres E70HR14
Instrumentation:
- Speedometer: 140mph or 240kmh
- Tachometer: 7000rpm
- Oil Pressure: Gauge
- Water Temperature: Gauge
- Fuel: Gauge
- Voltage: Gauge
- Ignition: Warning Light
- High Beam: Warning Light
- Brakes: Warning Light
- Clock: Analogue
Dimensions:
- Length: 4808mm (189.3in)
- Width: 1969mm (77.5in)
- Height: 1369mm (51.9in)
- Weelbase: 2819mm (111.0in)
- Front Track: 1524mm (60.0in)
- Rear Track: 1524mm (60.0in)
- Weight: 1587kg (3500lb)
- Turning Circle: 12.0m (39.4ft)
- Fuel Tank: 79.6lt (17.5gl) 122.9lt (27.0gl) (Optional)
- Seating: 5
Performance:
- Top Speed: 193km/h (120mph)
- 0 - 60mph (0 - 100 km/h) - 8.1 seconds
- Standing 1/4 mile (400m) - 15.8 seconds
| XB GT COLOUR CODE CHART | |||||
| Paint Code | Paint Name | Total | Paint Code | Paint Name | Total |
| X | Red Pepper | 280 | M | Yellow Blaze | 262 |
| 3 | Polar White | 218 | U | Burnt Orange | 164 |
| V | Apollo Blue | 130 | 6 | Mulberry | 110 |
| H | Tropic Gold | 89 | P | Emerald Fire | 83 |
| K | Tango | 69 | B | Onyx Black | 65 |
| 2 | Tropicana Green | 57 | E | Sandstone Beige B (June, 1974) | 42 |
| R | Copper Bronze metallic | 41 | 7 | Walnut Glow | 34 |
| 9 | Snow White (March, 1976) | 28 | Y | Kelly Green | 25 |
| C | Sky View Blue | 23 | 9 | Sandstone Beige A (November, 1973) | 20 |
| 5 | Deep Aqua | 19 | F | Frosted Lime | 14 |
| T | Outback Bronze | 13 | Z | Sherwood Green Met. | 13 |
| 4 | Neptune Blue | 9 | C | Antique Beige (March, 1976) | 9 |
| G | Banana Blush | 6 | S | Satin Brown Met. (May, 1976) | 6 |
| Y117 | Brambles Red | 6 | L | Mushroom Beige | 5 |
| Y113 | Rothmans Blue | 5 | Y377/Z801 | Ultra White | 5 |
| Y376 | Sogo Port Wine | 4 | Y045 | Corporate Blue | 3 |
| Y304 | New Look Grey | 3 | A | Blue Steel (May, 1976) | 2 |
| A | Yellow Sand | 2 | Q | Coolmint Green Met. | 2 |
| Y051 | New England Green | 2 | Y356 | Kwikasair Violet | 2 |
| Y390 | Euclid Green | 2 | Y396 | Lime Glaze | 2 |
| Z201 | Light Orange | 2 | Z857Z857 | Deep Ivy | 2 |
| Y120 | Daimler Blue | 1 | Y138 | Red Satin | 1 |
| Y154 | Betta Primrose | 1 | Y161 | Royal Umber | 1 |
| Y244 | Pepsi Yellow | 1 | Y264 | Fanta Orange | 1 |
| Y277 | Vintage Burgundy | 1 | Y301 | S.T.C. Yellow | 1 |
| Y308 | Budget Green | 1 | Y314 | Rothmans Filter Blue | 1 |
| Y324 | Diamond White | 1 | Y340 | Hughes Blue | 1 |
| Z192 | Not Known | 1 | - | - | - |
