SPECIFICATIONS FALCON XYGT AND GT-HO DATE OF INTRODUCTION: GT Late 1970. GT - HO Phase III: September 1971 VEHICLE TYPE: Four-door sedan MODEL LINE- UP: GT, GT - HO Phase III ENGINES (WITH SPECIFICATIONS): * 351 Type: Conventional, water cooled, four-stroke, reciprocating piston type Capacity: 5.763 litres (351 ci) Number of cylinders: 8 Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree vee Head design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valve with hydraulic lifters Fuel system: GT - Ford Autolite '4300' 600 cfm four barrel downdraught carburettor, GT-HO Phase III Holley 780 cfm four barrel downdraught carburettor Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (101.6 mm x 89.0 mm) Power output (DIN): GT - 300 bhp (224 kW) at 5400 rpm; GT - HO Phase III- 370 - 390 bhp (276 -291 kW) at 5400 rpm Torque (DIN): 380 lb/ft (513 Nm) at 3400 rpm Compression ratio: GT - 11.0:1; GT-HO Phase III -11.5:1 (varies by 0.5) TRANSMISSIONS (WITH RATIOS): * Type: Four-speed all-synchro manual 1st 2.78:1 2nd 1.93:1 3rd: 1.36:1 4th: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.78:1 * Type: Three-speed FMX automatic 1st 2.40:1 2nd 1.47:1 3rd: 1.00: 1 Reverse: 2.00:1 REAR AXLE RATIOS: GT Standard - 3.0:1 and 2.75:1 Optional - 3.25:1 Nine inch removable carrier type with limited slip 'traction lock' diff and 28 spline axles GT-HO Phase III: Optional - 3.25:1, 3.50:1or 3.90:1 Nine inch 'Daytona' 31 spline axle with 'Detroit Locker' diff and nodular iron carrier COMBINATIONS: ENGINE/TRANSMISSION 351 V8 standard on GT 351 High Output engine standard on Phase III. Four-speed manual transmission standard on all models. Three speed FMX automatic optional PERFORMANCE WHEN NEW: Model: XY GT-HO Phase III Engine: 5.8 -litre V8 Final drive: 3.25:1 Top speeds in gears - four -speed manual 1st (2..78:1): 60 mph (97 km/h) 2nd (1.93:1): 95 mph (137 km/h) 3rd (1.36:1): 110 mph (177 km/h) 4th: (1.00:1): 142 mph (229 km/h) Elapsed time 0 - 100 km/h (61 mph): 6.5 seconds Standing 400 metres (approx quarter mile): 14.4 seconds CHASSIS/CONSTRUCTION: All steel unitary CLUTCH: Twin 9.25 inch dry plates SUSPENSION: ? Front: Independent angle poised ball joint, MacPherson strut, coil springs, wishbones and anti -roll bar ? Rear (with axle type): GT - Hotchkiss type with semi-elliptic leaf springs, telescopic dampers and live axle; GT - HO Phase III - Same as GT with anti-roll bar STEERING Recirculating ball with 16:1 ratio. Power assistance optional BRAKES: Servo assisted. Vacuum reserve tank fitted on Phase III ? Front: 11.25 inch (285 mm) discs. Dust shields removed on Phase 111 ? Rear: 10 inch (254 mm) drums. Wider and finned on Phase III. Proportioning valve fitted ELECTRICAL: 12 volt battery. Heavy duty alternator and regulator fitted to Phase 111 IGNITION SYS'l7EM: GT - Single point distributor; GT - HO Phase II Twin point distributor EXHAUST SYSTEM: GT - Cast iron manifold, low restriction twin exhaust; GT-HO Phase III - Steel extractors WHEELS: Standard - 6.00 x 14 inch steel '5 slot'. Chrome rim and hubcap; Optional - 6.00 x 14 in all, 5 spoke Globe 'Daytona' wheels from 1972 TYRES: E70HR x 14 INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS: Speedometer calibrated to 140 mph, tachometer calibrated 8000 rpm. Fuel, oil pressure and water temperature gauges. Alternator, beam and brake system warning lights. SEATING: 5 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS: Front leg room: 42.1 inches (1069 mm) Rear leg room: 37.8 inches (960 mm) Front headroom: 37.7 inches (983 mm) Rear headroom: 37.6 inches (955 mm) Front shoulder room: 58 inches (1473 mm) Rear shoulder room: 58 inches (1473 mm) Front hip room: 59.5 inches (1511 mm) Rear hip room: 59.5 inches (1511 mm) EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS: Total length: 15 ft 8.4 inches/188.4 inches (4689 mm) Total width: 73.8 inches (1875 mm) Total height at kerb weight: 54.7 inches (1389 mm) Wheelbase: 111 inches (2814 mm) Front track: 59 inches (1499 mm) Rear track: 58.5 inches (1486 mm) Kerb weight: 3360 lbs (1527 kg) Turning circle kerb to kerb: 36.6 ft (11.1 m) Fuel tank capacity: Standard - 16.4 gallons (75 litres). Optional ~ 36 gallons (164 litres) Cargo capacity: 25.4 cubic ft (.69 cubic metres) PRICES AT TIME OF INTRODUCTION: GT - $5250. Phase III - $54250 NUMBER BUILT: Total: 1857 (including 300 GT - HOs) Breakdown: 1970: 757 GTs 1971: 800 GTs, 300 Phase IIIs BODY/CHASSIS NUMBERS AND ENGINE CODES (FOR IDENTIFICATION): The vehicle identification plate is located on the left hand side of the firewall The first four digits should be: JG33 The fifth digit is the year of manufacture: 1971 - L 1972 - M The engine codes are: 351 VS - T 351 HO VS - H The transmission code for the four-speed manual is L The transmission code for the three-speed automatic is B OTHER IDENTIFICATION MARKS: * GT - 'Shaker' bonnet scoop. Sports stripe running length of car above wheel arches. 'Super Roo' decals on front guards. W' and 'Falcon GT badges. Two bonnet blackouts. Shaker blacked out. Blacked out grille, rear boot lid between tail -lights, upper door frames and sill panels. W' and '351 igh Performance' badges inside * Phase III - As per GT with - Boot lid wing and front bib~ spoiler. GT - HO' badge on glovebox