SPECIFICATIONS FALCON XW AND GT - HO DATE OF INTRODUCTION GT June 1969. GT - HO: August 1969. GT ? HO Phase II: August 1970 VEHICLE TYPE. Four -door sedan MODEL LINE -UP: GT GT - HO, GT - HO Phase II ENGINES (WITH SPECIFICATIONS): * 351 Windsor Type: Conventional, watercooled, 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' 450 cfm four barrel downdraught carburettor; GT-HO Holley 600 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 - 290 bhp (217 kW) at 4800 rpm; GT - HO - 300 bhp (225 kW) at 5400 rpm Torque (DIN): GT - 385 lb/ft 520 Nm) at 3200 rpm; GT - HO - 380 lb/ft (513 Nm) at 3400 rpm Compression ratio: GT - 10.7:1; GT-HO - 11:1 * 351 Cleveland 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' 650 cfm four barrel downdraught carburettor; GT - HO Phase II - Holley 750 cfm four barrel dowridraught carburettor Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (101.6 mm x 89.0 mm) Power output (DIN): 300 bhp (224 kW) at 5400 rpm Torque (DIN): 380 lb/ft (M Nm) at 3400 rpm Compression ratio: 11:1 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: Four-speed all-synchro manual, close ratio 1st: 2.32:1 2nd: 1.69:1 3rd: 1.29:1 4th: 1.00:1 Reverse: : 1 Type: Three -speed FMX automatic 1st: 2.40:1 2nd: 1.47: 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.00:1 REAR AXLE RATIOS: GT - 3.25:1; GT-HO - 3.0:1 Nine inch removable carrier type with limited slip 'traction lock' diff and 28 spline axles GT - HO Phase II - 3.50:1 Nine inch 'Daytona' 31 spline axle with 'Detroit Locker diff and nodular iron carrier ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS: Early GTs standard with 351 Windsor. Later GTs standard with 351 Cleveland. Windsor High Output standard on GT - HO. Cleveland High Output engine standard on later GT-HOs and Phase IIs. Four - speed manual transmission standard on all models. Three-speed FMX automatic optional PERFORMANCE WHEN NEW: Model: XW GT - HO Phase II Engine: 5.76 -litre V8 Final drive: 3.50:1 Top speeds in gears - four-speed manual 1st: (2.78:1): 50 mph (82 km/h) 2nd: (1.93:1): 70 mph (115 km/h) 3rd: (1.36:1): 90 mph (148 km/h) 4th: (1.00:1): 135 mph (221 km/h) Elapsed time 0 - 100 km/h (61 mph): 6.4 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 and GT -HO Phase 11 - Same as GT with anti -roll bar STEERING: Recirculating ball with 16:1 ratio. Power assistance optional BRAKES: Servo assisted Front 11.25 inch (285 mm) discs. Dust shields removed on Phase II Rear: 10 inch (254 mm) drums.Wider and finned on Phase II. Proportioning valve fitted ELECTRICAL: 12 volt battery. Heavy duty alternator and regulator fitted to GT ~ HO and GT -HO Phase II IGNITION SYSTEM: GT & GT ~ HO - Single pointdistributor; GT - HO Phase II - Twin point distributor EXHAUST SYSTEM: Cast iron manifold, low restriction twin exhaust WHEELS: GT and GT- HO - 6.00 x 14 inch steel '12 slot'. Chrome dress rim and hubcap; GT - HO Phase II - 6.00 x 14 steel '5 slot' TYRES: E70HR x14 INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS: Speedometer calibrated to 140 mph, tachometer calibrated to 6000 rpm for Windsors and 8000 for Clevelands. Fuel, oil pressure and water temperature gauges. Alternator, high -beam and brake system warning lights. Clock SEATING: 5 INTERIOR DEWENSIONS: 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: 58.0 inches (1473 mm) Rear shoulder room: 58.0 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/188.4inches (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: 58.9 inches (1496 mm) Rear track: 58.9 inches (1496 mm) Kerb weight: 3308 Ibs (1500 kg) Turning circle kerb to kerb: 36.6 ft (11.1 m) Fuel tank capacity- 36 gallons (164 litres) Cargo capacity: 25.4 cubic ft (.69 cubic metres) PRICES AT TIME OF INTRODUCTION: GT -$4200; GT HO - $4495; Phase II - $4790 NUMBER BUILT: Total: 2949 (including 662 GT - HOs Breakdown: 1969: 1010 GTs, 260 HOs 1970: 1277 GTs 402 HOs NB: The total number of XW GT - HO Windsor (ie'Phase I') models built is believed to be 201, with 50 GT - HO Phase 1 Clevelands and the balance (411) made up of Phase IIs. However, Ford's official factory figures do not confirm this split among HOs nor do they provide the auto/manual balance for the X~ range. BODY/CHASSIS NUMBERS AND ENGINE CODES (FOR IDENTIFICATION): Early model XWs have the vehicle identification plate located on the left hand side of the radiator support panel. Later models including the Phase II have it located on the left hand side of the firewall The first four digits should be: JG33 The fifth digit is the year of manufacture: 1969 - J 1970 - K 1971 - L The engine codes are: 351 V8 - T 351 HO V8 - 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 Full length stripe along side above wheel arches making 90 degree down turn on front guard. 'Super Roo' decals on front guard. ?GT, GT Ford' and '351 GT badges. Two grille mounted quartz iodine driving lights. Blacked out grille, sill panels, bonnet scoop bonnet panels, upper door frames. GT and 351 High Performance' badges inside. (Stripes, 'Super Roo' decal and bonnet blackouts were delete options) ? GT - HO & GT - HO Phase II: As per GT with Front air-dam.. 'GT-HO' on glovebox