Model Overview

Detail	Specification
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company of Australia
Assembly	Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia
Production years	1972-1979
Models	XA (1972-73), XB (1973-76), XC (1976-79)
Body styles	Sedan (4-door), hardtop coupe (2-door), wagon (4-door), ute (2-door), panel van (2-door)
Platform	Ford Australia full-size, body-on-frame
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive

Engine Specifications

200ci Crossflow Inline Six

Detail	Specification
Type	Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve, crossflow head
Displacement	200ci (3,277 cc)
Bore x stroke	3.68 in x 3.13 in (93.5 mm x 79.5 mm)
Compression ratio	8.6:1
Power	112 hp (83 kW) @ 4,400 rpm
Torque	170 lb-ft (230 Nm) @ 2,200 rpm
Fuel system	Single-barrel carburettor (Autolite/Stromberg)
Ignition	Points and condenser

250ci Crossflow Inline Six

Detail	Specification
Type	Inline 6-cylinder, OHV, 12-valve, crossflow head
Displacement	250ci (4,089 cc)
Bore x stroke	3.68 in x 3.91 in (93.5 mm x 99.3 mm)
Compression ratio	8.6:1 (XA/XB), 8.1:1 (XC, emission spec)
Power	145 hp (108 kW) @ 4,000 rpm, XA/XB
Power	135 hp (101 kW) @ 3,800 rpm, XC (emission spec)
Torque	230 lb-ft (312 Nm) @ 2,200 rpm, XA/XB
Fuel system	Single or 2-barrel carburettor
Ignition	Points and condenser
Oil capacity	4.7 L (with filter)

302ci Windsor V8

Detail	Specification
Type	V8, OHV, 16-valve
Displacement	302ci (4,942 cc)
Bore x stroke	4.00 in x 3.00 in (101.6 mm x 76.2 mm)
Compression ratio	9.0:1 (XA/XB), 8.4:1 (XC, emission spec)
Power (2V)	210 hp (157 kW) @ 4,400 rpm, XA/XB
Power (2V)	190 hp (142 kW) @ 4,200 rpm, XC
Torque	296 lb-ft (401 Nm) @ 2,600 rpm, XA/XB
Fuel system	2-barrel carburettor (Autolite/Motorcraft)
Ignition	Points and condenser
Oil capacity	4.7 L (with filter)

351ci Cleveland V8 (GT and Cobra)

Detail	Specification
Type	V8, OHV, 16-valve
Displacement	351ci (5,752 cc)
Bore x stroke	4.00 in x 3.50 in (101.6 mm x 88.9 mm)
Compression ratio	10.5:1 (XA/XB GT 4V), 9.0:1 (XC Cobra)
Power (XA/XB GT)	300 hp (224 kW) @ 5,400 rpm
Power (XC Cobra)	260 hp (194 kW) @ 4,800 rpm (emission spec)
Torque (XA/XB GT)	380 lb-ft (515 Nm) @ 3,400 rpm
Torque (XC Cobra)	350 lb-ft (475 Nm) @ 3,000 rpm
Fuel system	4-barrel carburettor (Autolite 4300 or Holley)
Ignition	Dual-point distributor (GT), electronic (late XC)
Oil capacity	5.7 L (with filter)

Transmission Specifications

3-Speed Manual (Column Shift)

Detail	Specification
Type	3-speed synchromesh manual
Ratios	1st: 2.99, 2nd: 1.75, 3rd: 1.00
Shift	Column-mounted
Application	Base six-cylinder models

4-Speed Toploader Manual

Detail	Specification
Type	4-speed synchromesh manual
Ratios (standard)	1st: 2.78, 2nd: 1.93, 3rd: 1.36, 4th: 1.00
Ratios (close-ratio, GT/Cobra)	1st: 2.32, 2nd: 1.69, 3rd: 1.29, 4th: 1.00
Shift	Floor-mounted (Hurst-pattern on GT)
Application	GT, Cobra, optional on other models

C4 Automatic

Detail	Specification
Type	3-speed automatic
Ratios	1st: 2.46, 2nd: 1.46, 3rd: 1.00
Application	Six-cylinder and some 302 V8 models
Fluid capacity	9.5 L (dry fill)

FMX Automatic

Detail	Specification
Type	3-speed automatic
Ratios	1st: 2.40, 2nd: 1.47, 3rd: 1.00
Application	Some 302 V8 models
Fluid capacity	10.0 L (dry fill)

C6 Automatic

Detail	Specification
Type	3-speed automatic
Ratios	1st: 2.46, 2nd: 1.46, 3rd: 1.00
Application	351 V8 models (non-GT auto specification)
Fluid capacity	11.4 L (dry fill)

Differential

Detail	Specification
Type	Live axle, semi-floating
Housing	9-inch Ford (GT/V8), 8-inch (some six-cylinder models)
Ratios available	2.77, 2.92, 3.00, 3.25, 3.50
GT/Cobra ratio	3.25:1 (standard)
Limited slip	Detroit Locker (GT/Cobra), optional on others

Suspension

Front

Detail	Specification
Type	Independent, upper and lower control arms
Springs	Coil springs
Dampers	Telescopic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar	Standard on GT/Cobra, optional on others

Rear

Detail	Specification
Type	Live axle
Springs	Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Dampers	Telescopic shock absorbers
Anti-roll bar	Not standard (fitted to some GT variants)

Brakes

Detail	Specification
Front	Disc brakes (11.3 in / 287 mm), standard on most models
Rear	Drum brakes (10 in x 2.25 in)
Booster	Vacuum-assisted
GT/Cobra	Larger front discs, heavy-duty rear drums, proportioning valve
Handbrake	Cable-operated rear drums

Dimensions, Sedan

Detail	XA/XB/XC Sedan
Wheelbase	111.0 in (2,819 mm)
Overall length	195.3 in (4,961 mm), XA; 196.1 in (4,981 mm), XB/XC
Overall width	75.2 in (1,910 mm)
Overall height	55.9 in (1,420 mm)
Track, front	60.0 in (1,524 mm)
Track, rear	60.0 in (1,524 mm)
Ground clearance	6.5 in (165 mm)
Kerb weight (6-cyl)	1,250-1,330 kg
Kerb weight (V8)	1,400-1,480 kg
Kerb weight (GT)	1,480-1,530 kg
Fuel tank capacity	68 L (standard), 91 L (long-range option)

Dimensions, Hardtop Coupe

Detail	XA/XB/XC Hardtop
Wheelbase	111.0 in (2,819 mm)
Overall length	195.3 in (4,961 mm), XA; 196.1 in (4,981 mm), XB/XC
Overall width	75.2 in (1,910 mm)
Overall height	54.8 in (1,392 mm), approximately 1 inch lower than sedan
Kerb weight (6-cyl)	1,280-1,350 kg
Kerb weight (GT/Cobra)	1,500-1,560 kg
Doors	2 (pillarless design, frameless glass)

Wheels and Tyres

Detail	Specification
Standard wheels	14 x 5.5 in pressed steel
GT wheels	14 x 7 in Globe alloy
XC Cobra wheels	14 x 7 in Globe alloy
Standard tyres	185R14 radial
GT/Cobra tyres	215/70R14 radial

Performance (Period Test Data)

XA/XB GT (351 Cleveland 4V, 4-speed manual)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	6.9 seconds
0-100 km/h	~7.3 seconds
Standing quarter mile	15.0 seconds @ 96 mph
Top speed	135 mph (217 km/h)

XA/XB GT (351 Cleveland 4V, C6 automatic)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	7.8 seconds
0-100 km/h	~8.2 seconds
Standing quarter mile	15.6 seconds @ 92 mph
Top speed	130 mph (209 km/h)

XC Cobra (351 Cleveland, 4-speed manual)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	7.5 seconds
0-100 km/h	~7.9 seconds
Standing quarter mile	15.4 seconds @ 93 mph
Top speed	125 mph (201 km/h)

250ci Crossflow Six (3-speed auto)

Detail	Specification
0-60 mph	12.5 seconds
0-100 km/h	~13.2 seconds
Standing quarter mile	18.5 seconds @ 74 mph
Top speed	100 mph (161 km/h)

Electrical

Detail	Specification
System voltage	12V negative earth
Battery	12V 55Ah (standard), 70Ah (V8/GT)
Alternator	Bosch or Motorcraft, 55A (standard), 70A (V8/GT)
Ignition	Points and condenser (XA/XB), electronic option (late XC)

Capacities and Service Data

Detail	Specification
Engine oil (Crossflow 250)	4.7 L (with filter)
Engine oil (302 Windsor)	4.7 L (with filter)
Engine oil (351 Cleveland)	5.7 L (with filter)
Coolant (six-cylinder)	9.5 L
Coolant (V8)	13.5 L
Fuel tank (standard)	68 L
Fuel tank (long-range)	91 L
Gearbox oil (Toploader)	1.2 L (SAE 80W-90)
Differential oil	1.7 L (SAE 90), 9-inch; 1.2 L, 8-inch
Auto transmission fluid	9.5 L (C4), 10.0 L (FMX), 11.4 L (C6)

Factory Colours (Selected)

XA

Colour	Code	Notes
Wild Violet	K	GT colour
Vermillion Fire	A	GT colour
Lime Glaze	G	GT colour
Ultra White	W
Onyx Black	A
Calypso Green	H

XB

Colour	Code	Notes
Yellow Blaze	2	GT colour
Dorado Gold	,	John Goss Special
Red Pepper	D	GT colour
Apollo Blue	J
Polar White	W

XC

Colour	Code	Notes
Blue Blaze	,	Cobra colour
Polar White	W	Cobra colour
Chestnut	,
Chamois	,
Silver	,

XC Cobra Specification

Detail	Specification
Engine	351ci Cleveland V8, 4V heads
Power	260 hp (194 kW)
Transmission	Toploader 4-speed manual (no auto option)
Differential	9-inch, 3.25:1, limited slip
Brakes	GT-specification front disc, heavy-duty rear drum
Suspension	Heavy-duty springs, heavy-duty shocks, front anti-roll bar
Wheels	14 x 7 in Globe alloy
Tyres	215/70R14
Colours	Blue Blaze or White only
Striping	Specific Cobra striping package (blue)
Badging	Cobra badges on grille and rear
Production	400 units