Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The wagon was available in both base Fairmont and higher Fairmont Squire trims. [27] Late in the 1978 model year (December 1977), a two-door coupe was introduced; named Futura, the name revived the sporty trim level used for the 1960s Ford Falcon. The Fairmont Futura was developed from a Fairmont-based Thunderbird design proposal from March ...
The Fairmont GXL was replaced in the following XD range with the Fairmont Ghia model. [22] GS Rally Pack. A GS Rally Pack was fitted as standard equipment on the Falcon GS Hardtop [13] and was available as an option on Falcon 500 Sedan and Wagon, [13] Fairmont Sedan and Wagon, [13] Falcon Utility and Van [23] and on Falcon 500 Utility and Van. [23]
Initially a $384 extra cost option on the $20,014 base price of the Falcon GL, [6] and standard on Falcon S and Fairmont, the 3.9-litre EFI (commonly referred to as the CFI or TBI engine) gave significantly higher output, with 120 kW (160 hp) of power at 4250rpm and 311 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3250 rpm. It featured the same 91.86 mm ...
The XD Falcon was released in March 1979 [3] replacing the XC Falcon.Its design represented a major gamble by Ford Australia in a time of rising fuel prices; Ford having opted to retain the full-size Falcon platform rather than follow the approach of arch-rival Holden which had replaced its Kingswood large car with the considerably smaller European-derived Commodore.
In July 1974, a special Falcon Sovereign Edition was released to celebrate Ford Australia's 50th anniversary. It was based on a Falcon 500 fitted, as standard, with a vinyl roof, Fairmont wheel covers, carpet, transistor radio and three thin body stripes. No records were kept on these cars so exact specifications and build quantities are unknown.
Fairmont wagons had a dual-action tailgate that could be opened either downwards or sideways, optional on base model Falcon and Falcon 500 Wagons. [ 5 ] The addition of a two-door hardtop to the range marked the first time that this body style had been offered on an Australian Falcon since the XP series of 1965–1966. [ 6 ]
Ford Fairmont (XE) Production: March 1982 – October 1984: Body and chassis; Class: Full-size car: Body style: 4-door Sedan 5-door Station Wagon 2-door Coupe utility 3-door Van: Powertrain; Engine: 3.3-litre I6 4.1-litre carburetted I6 4.1-litre EFI I6 4.9-litre Cleveland V8 5.8-litre Cleveland V8: Transmission: 3-speed automatic (column, floor)
The Custom 300 and Ranch Wagon was fitted with a three-speed manual transmission as standard equipment and the Fairlane 500 used a fully automatic transmission. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Wheelbase was 118". For 1960, the range was updated with the grille and trim from the 1959 Canadian Meteor [ 8 ] and engine power was increased to 220 bhp (164 kW).