The Ford Falcon did come with a V8 engine. In fact, the ’65 High Performance 289 Falcon was available with a “271-hp High Performance Challenger V8” in the Canadian market, and the Falcon range in Australia featured various V8 engines, including a 5.4-liter V8 and a 5.0-liter V8 supercharged engine. Additionally, the last Ford Falcon to be built with an Australian-made V8 engine was the Ford Fairmont Ghia ESP, which was powered by an Australian-made Cleveland V8 engine. This model was fitted with a gold plaque on its dashboard documenting its significance and had just 67km on its odometer.
The availability of V8 engines in the Ford Falcon demonstrates the range of options and performance capabilities offered by this iconic vehicle.
Contents
- What was the last V8 Falcon?
- What engine does a Ford Falcon GT F 351 have?
- Is a Ford Falcon a muscle car?
- How many V8 XD Falcons were made?
- What V8 was in the El Falcon?
- How much horsepower does a V8 Falcon have?
- What was the fastest Ford Falcon?
- Are Ford Falcons reliable?
- Is a Ford Falcon rare?
- What engines came in the Ford Falcon?
What was the last V8 Falcon?
Up until 1991, the XE was Ford Australia’s last V8-powered Falcon.
What engine does a Ford Falcon GT F 351 have?
5.0-litre Boss V8
FORD Performance Vehicle’s last-hurrah Falcon GT F has a secret – it is promoted as having 351kW but its supercharged 5.0-litre Boss V8 can produce between 410kW and 420kW on maximum overboost, if the conditions are right.
Is a Ford Falcon a muscle car?
The AU Falcon won’t go down as Ford’s greatest decision but the team at FTE did their best and created a memorable muscle car out of it. This isn’t perhaps the best or most powerful muscle car Ford made during the decade, but it’s real impact was something greater.
How many V8 XD Falcons were made?
A total of 197,293 XD Falcons were built prior to the XD. being replaced by the Falcon XE in March 1982.
What V8 was in the El Falcon?
5.0 L Windsor V8
| Ford Falcon (EL) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0 L Thriftpower Six I6 (petrol) 5.0 L Windsor V8 (petrol) |
| Transmission | 4-speed M93LE automatic (I6) 4-speed M97LE automatic (V8) 5-speed Tremec T-5 manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Sedan: 2,791 mm (109.9 in) Wagon: 2,923 mm (115.1 in) |
How much horsepower does a V8 Falcon have?
Falcon Forté, 5.0L, “Windsor” V8, Sedan, 175 kW (235 hp), 395 N⋅m (291 lb⋅ft)
What was the fastest Ford Falcon?
At that time the Phase III GTHO was touted as being the world’s fastest four-door production car. However, the Phase III GTHO, in full street trim, was only ever clocked at 142mph by Wheels magazine in October 1971, and this yellow example was running the 3.25:1 rear axle with the QC motor.
Are Ford Falcons reliable?
These are strong, simple cars that any mechanic can deal with and parts are plentiful and relatively cheap. There are other options (older Japanese dual-cabs) but nothing really gets close to the Aussie stuff for durability and running costs.
Is a Ford Falcon rare?
The XY Falcon is among the most sought-after muscle cars in Australia, but they’re getting global attention these days. And enthusiasts are willing to pay serious dinero to take one home. A 1971 XY Falcon GTHO – an exceedingly rare variant of the GT sedan – fetched over $1 million at auction.
What engines came in the Ford Falcon?
| Ford Falcon (FG) | |
|---|---|
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | E8 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Inline-four 2.0 L Ecoboost (2012–2014) Straight-six 4.0 L Barra 4.0 L Barra E-Gas (2008–2011) 4.0 L Barra EcoLPi (2011–2014) 4.0 L Barra Turbo V8 5.4 L BOSS 5.0 L Supercharged BOSS |
