How much kW does a Ford Falcon have?
The power output of a Ford Falcon depends on the engine and model; typical NA inline-6 Falcons produce about 190 kW, turbo variants around 270 kW, and the high-performance V8 variants can exceed 300 kW. The Falcon lineup was produced in Australia from 1960 until 2016, so these figures reflect that era. If you have a specific model and year, I can give the exact figure.
Representative power figures by engine configuration
These figures illustrate the most common engine configurations found in Falcon models across its production years. Exact power varies by year, tuning, and market specifications.
- 4.0 L Barra inline-6 (naturally aspirated): about 190 kW and around 380 Nm of torque.
- 4.0 L Barra inline-6 (turbocharged XR6 Turbo / F6 Turbo): about 270 kW (and around 533 Nm) in late-model turbo Falcons.
- V8 variants used in high-performance Falcons (GT/FPV models): typically around 315-335 kW depending on generation and tuning.
Note that these numbers are representative ranges for popular configurations; the Falcons produced across decades had multiple engine tweaks and special editions that could shift power by tens of kilowatts.
Finding the exact kW for a specific Falcon
To determine the precise kilowatt rating for a particular Falcon, use the following steps:
- Identify the model year and trim level (e.g., XR6, F6, GT, etc.).
- Look up the original brochure or official Ford specification sheet for that year.
- Check the engine code (e.g., Barra 4.0L turbo vs non-turbo) and cross-reference the factory rating for that code.
If you provide the exact model and year, I can give the precise kW figure and the corresponding horsepower and torque values.
Summary
The Ford Falcon's kilowatt rating is not a single figure; it ranges widely by model and generation. Typical values span from about 190 kW for the naturally aspirated inline-6 to around 270 kW for turbo variants, and up to the mid-300 kW range for top-tier V8 Falcons. Always refer to the specific model-year specification for accuracy.
