XY GT Specifications

Engine Specifications:
Engine: 351 cubic inch Cleveland V8 (5.763 litre)
Bore & Stroke: 102 x 89mm (4.00 x 3.50in)
Power (DIN): 224kW (300bhp) @ 5400rpm
Torque (DIN:) 515Nm (380lb-ft) @ 3400rpm
Compression Ratio: 11:1
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, 90 degree V8
Head Design: Pushrod & rocker OHV with hydraulic lifters
Exhaust System: Cast iron manifold, low restriction twin exhaust
Fuel System: 600cfm Autolite 4 barrel carburettor
Ignition System: Single point distributor
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
Manual Gearbox :
Type: 4 speed all-synchronised close ratio
1st: 2.32:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.29:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.78:1
Automatic Transmission:
Type: 3 speed C4
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
Rear Axle:
Type: 9in LSD Traction Lock is standard with 28 spline axles or 31 spline optional
Manual Ratio: 3.0:1 standard with optional 3.5:1 or 3.91:1
Automatic Ratio: 2.75:1
Suspension:
Front: Independent ball joint, coil springs, shock absorbers, wishbones and anti-roll bar
Upper control arm to accept the 3 pin ball joint used, as opposed to the 4 point ball joint used in the normal GTs and earlier GTHOs
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 Drums
Steering:
Type: Re-circulating ball power assistance (Optional)
Ratio: 16:1
Wheels & Tyres:
Wheels: 6.0 x 14 Steel - Steel '5 Slot' with S Steel dress ring & centre cap
7.0 x 15 Alloy - '5 Spoke' Bathurst Globe (Optional) from 1972
Tyres: 185 x 14 - E70HR14
Instrumentation:
Speedometer: 140mph
Cleveland Tachometer: 8000rpm
Oil Pressure: Gauge
Water Temperature: Gauge
Fuel: Gauge
Ignition: Warning Light
High Beam: Warning Light
Brakes: Warning Light
Clock: Analogue
Dimensions:
Length: 4689mm (184.6in)
Width: 1869mm (73.6in)
Height: 1397mm (55.0in)
Weelbase: 2819mm (111.0in)
Front Track: 1499mm (59.0in)
Rear Track 1486mm (58.5in)
Weight: 1524kg (3360lb)
Turning Circle: 11.2m (36.6ft)
Fuel Tank: 75 litre (16.4 gallons) - 163.8 litre (36.0gl) optional
Seating: 5
Performance:
Top Speed: 217km/h (135mph)
0 - 60mph (0 - 100 km/h) - 6.4 seconds
Standing 1/4 mile (400m) - 14.2 seconds
Also see:
The Ford Falcon GT Story
Cleveland 4V V8
Falcon XY GT Review
Falcon XY GT Identification Guide

XY GT COLOUR CODE CHART
Paint Code Fleet Code Paint Name Ford Formula Dulon Formula GT GTHO Total
6 EZ814
Vermillion Fire
1730-A
11714
256 68 324
U EZ801
Ultra White (EZ156)
L1111-A
13006
240 39 279
O EY415
Yellow Ochre
L597-A
12628
163 37 200
H EY348
Track Red
L1096-A
12632
141 23 164
X EY407
Monza Green
L1103-A
12535
130 23 153
2 EZ808
Bronze Wine metallic L1099-A
12633
111 16 127
S EZ812
Electric Blue metallic L1098-A
12531
107 11 118
9 EZ810
Nugget Gold metallic L1102-A
12635
90 18 108
E Quick Silver metallic L1100-A
12528
56 0 56
T EZ813
True Blue
L1104-A
12192
36 5 41
I EZ819
Jewel Green metallic M3595-A
13304
27 6 33
Z EZ815
Wild Violet metallic L1126-A
13305
15 6 21
F EY277
Vintage Burgundy metallic 1632-A
8634
14 1 15
Q EZ820
Yellow Glo
L1129-A
13195
7 7 14
K EZ823
Frosted Pewter metallic
1740-A
10763
5 5 10
B EY426
Onyx Black
1724-A
11695
8 1 9
D EZ821
Raw Orange
13197
2 7 9
n/a EY161
Royal Umber
5384