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Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III
Homologation Falcon for the Australian touring car championship / Bathurst; 300 built
Still being researched: full specifications. Everything shown is checked against the cited sources. Know more? Send us a source.
Contents
01Overview
At a glance
- Built
- 300 Built
- Years
- 1971
- Engine
- Front-mounted longitudinal pushrod OHV V8 (351 Cleveland) · 5,752 cc / 5.8 LFactory: 5,752 cc
- Power
- 276 kW / 375 PSFactory: 370 hp · converted
- Top speed
- 229 km/hFactory: 142 mph · converted
- Body
- Not yet verified
- Designer
- Not yet verified
- In this archive
- Not yet verified
- Surviving
- Not yet verified
Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.
Why it matters
The XY Falcon GT-HO Phase III was the third evolution of Ford Australia's GT-HO homologation series, built in a run of 300 for Australian touring car racing. At Bathurst in 1971 Falcons filled the front rows and took the first three places, and the source calls it the greatest Australian supercar of its time.
How rare is it?
Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.
Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.
02Production & history
Production
Every figure says what it counts.
| What is counted | Figure | Basis | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total model productionexamples produced | 3001 | Factory production | Independently researched |
Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.
History
Homologated for the Australian touring car championship, the Phase III used the 351 Cleveland V8 with a Holley 780 cfm four-barrel carburettor and 11.5:1 compression, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox and limited-slip differential. Falcons dominated the 1971 Bathurst race, finishing first, second and third. With no replacement ready, the car had to race on through the 1972 season.
Variants
How each version differs from the standard Falcon XY GT-HO Phase III.
No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
03Specifications
Technical specifications
Engine
| Engine family | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Engine code | Not yet verified |
| Layout | Front-mounted longitudinal pushrod OHV V8 (351 Cleveland)2 Independently researched |
| Displacement | 5,752 cc / 5.8 LFactory: 5,752 cc2 Independently researched |
| Bore | Not yet verified |
| Stroke | Not yet verified |
| Compression ratio | Not yet verified |
| Fuel system | Not yet verified |
| Power | 276 kW / 375 PSFactory: 370 hp · converted2 Independently researchedSource states bhp (brake horsepower, mechanical). |
| Power at | Not yet verified |
| Torque | Not yet verified |
Transmission & drivetrain
| Gearbox | Four-speed manual2 Independently researched |
|---|---|
| Gears | Not yet verified |
| Driven wheels | Not yet verified |
Chassis, body & dimensions
| Chassis | Not yet verified |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Not yet verified |
| Rear suspension | Not yet verified |
| Brakes | Not yet verified |
| Steering | Not yet verified |
| Body construction | Not yet verified |
| Wheelbase | Not yet verified |
| Length | Not yet verified |
| Width | Not yet verified |
| Height | Not yet verified |
| Front track | Not yet verified |
| Rear track | Not yet verified |
| Kerb weight | 1,524 kgFactory: 1,524 kg2 Independently researched |
| Dry weight | Not yet verified |
Performance
| Maximum speed | 229 km/hFactory: 142 mph · converted2 Independently researchedSource marks the figure as approximate (~) and also gives 228.5 km/h. |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Not yet verified |
| Fuel tank | Not yet verified |
“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.
04Colours & options
Factory colours & interiors
Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Factory options & codes
Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.
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05Individual cars
Chassis register
Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Competition history
Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
Auction & sale history
Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.
Not yet documented. Have a source? Contribute it.
See one in person
Museums where an example of this car can be seen.
No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.
06Reference
Identification guide
How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.
Being verified against factory or registry sources before it is published. Have a source? Contribute it.
Sources
Each number links to the exact facts it supports.
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2
1971 Ford Falcon GT-HO Phase III Level C Supercars.net
- Front longitudinal, naturally aspirated, pushrod OHV V8
- 5752 cc / 351 in³
- 275.9 kw / 370 bhp @ 5400 rpm
- 4-speed manual
- Curb weight 1524 kg / 3360 lbs
- ~228.5 kph / 142.0 mph
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