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− | '''Ford Falcon (XR). 1966–8 (prod. 90,810 incl. Fairmont). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 170, 200 in³ (I6 OHV), 289 in³ (V8 OHV).''' “Mustang-inspired” Falcon, with long-bonnet, short-boot proportions and Coke-bottle styling. ''Wheels'' Car of the Year for 1966. Larger than predecessor, and bigger than expected from the segment at the time. Futura replaced by 500. Synchromesh an option for three-speed manual. GT performance model, with V8, from 1968. | + | '''Ford Falcon (XR). 1966–8 (prod. 90,810 incl. Fairmont). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 170, 200 in³ (I6 OHV), 289 in³ (V8 OHV).''' “Mustang-inspired” Falcon, with long-bonnet, short-boot proportions and Coke-bottle styling, based on the [[Ford Falcon (1966–70)|1966 US model]]. ''Wheels'' Car of the Year for 1966. Larger than predecessor, and bigger than expected from the segment at the time. Futura replaced by 500. Synchromesh an option for three-speed manual. GT performance model, with V8, from 1968. |
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Latest revision as of 08:02, 28 July 2024
Ford Falcon (XR). 1966–8 (prod. 90,810 incl. Fairmont). 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon. F/R, 170, 200 in³ (I6 OHV), 289 in³ (V8 OHV). “Mustang-inspired” Falcon, with long-bonnet, short-boot proportions and Coke-bottle styling, based on the 1966 US model. Wheels Car of the Year for 1966. Larger than predecessor, and bigger than expected from the segment at the time. Futura replaced by 500. Synchromesh an option for three-speed manual. GT performance model, with V8, from 1968.
Manufacturing location: Broadmeadows, NSW, Australia
Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Falcon | Predecessor: Ford Falcon (XP) | Successor: Ford Falcon (XT)