Did the XF Falcon come out with V8?
Yes, the Ford XF Falcon was available with a V8 engine option. The XF Falcon was produced from 1984 to 1988 and offered a range of engine choices, including a powerful V8 variant.
Overview of the Ford XF Falcon
The Ford XF Falcon was the sixth generation of the Falcon model line, produced in Australia. It was introduced in 1984 as a replacement for the previous XE Falcon. The XF Falcon was available in a variety of body styles, including sedan, station wagon, and utility (pickup) configurations.
Engine Options for the XF Falcon
The XF Falcon was offered with several engine options, including:
- 4.1-liter inline-six cylinder engine
- 4.9-liter V8 engine
- 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine (in the Falcon GL and Fairmont models)
The 4.9-liter V8 engine was a popular choice among XF Falcon buyers, providing more power and performance compared to the standard inline-six cylinder engine.
V8 Engine Specifications
The 4.9-liter V8 engine in the XF Falcon produced 165 horsepower and 270 Newton-meters of torque. This engine was paired with either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, depending on the model and buyer's preference.
Popularity of the V8 Falcon
The V8-powered XF Falcon was a popular choice among Australian car enthusiasts and performance-oriented drivers. The V8 engine provided a significant boost in power and acceleration compared to the standard inline-six, making the XF Falcon a more exciting and engaging driving experience.
Overall, the Ford XF Falcon was available with a range of engine options, including a powerful V8 variant that was well-received by Australian car buyers during the mid-1980s.
Did the EA Falcon have a V8?
Due to the absence of a V8 engine and high performance model, the EA attracted significant interest from the Australian aftermarket industry hoping to gain Ford's approval for a factory backed model. These included: Brock B8.
What is the fastest Ford Falcon?
Unofficially, Ford engineers says all three Sprints offer similar 0-100 pace of around 4.5 seconds, making them about as quick as FPV's old GT RSPEC and the ballistic 400kW-plus GT-F limited-editions, which are widely credited with being the quickest Falcons ever.
Did the XG Falcon come with a V8?
XG never came with a V8, it is not ADR approved. It was not untill the series II XH that they were fitted with the V8.
Did XP Falcon come out with V8?
Unlike later examples, the XP Fairmonts carried both Falcon and Fairmont badgework. Additionally in the XP range, several cars were modified by Bill Warner to carry a 260- or 289 in3 V8 and a three-speed automatic or four-speed manual.
Does Jaguar XF have V8?
The XF was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, following the public showing of the C-XF concept in January 2007 at the North American International Auto Show. Customer deliveries commenced in March 2008, with a range of V6 and V8 engines.
How many XF Falcons were made?
278,000 XFs
Power steering (and four-wheel disc brakes) were made standard in 1986. It remains Ford's best-selling Falcon model to date; over 278,000 XFs were built.
Did Xe Falcon come out with V8?
While 30 per cent of XA Fords had been fitted with a V8, just 5 per cent of the 66,849 XE models produced during 1982 had V8 power. In the face of dwindling sales, Ford decided to end its local manufacturing of the 'Cleveland' V8 and market the Falcon range exclusively as six-cylinder cars.
Did the XF Falcon have a V8?
Due to the lack of a V8 engine, the XF Falcon was not suitable for involvement in the Australian Touring Car Championship, with most Ford supporting drivers and/or teams electing to race the Ford Mustang or Ford Sierra RS Cosworth under the new Group A regulations.
What year did Ford have a V8?
1932
Henry Ford and Ford Motor Company revolutionized the automobile market again in 1932 with the introduction of the company's V-8 engine.
Did the Ford Falcon come with a V8?
The only time a V8 option was available in a first-generation Falcon was the 1963½ model, and these cars were produced in very limited numbers (Sprint two-door hardtop (bucket seats) 10,479 produced and Sprint convertible (bucket seats) 4,602 produced).
