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Ford Falcon XA GT 351 RPO 83 Hardtop – Purple
1:32 Scale Die-cast Australian Classic Model Car Official Ford Merchandise
Limited Edition 1 of 2,500 with Certificate of Authenticity
Ford Falcon XA GT 351 RPO 83 Hardtop Overview
- 1:32 Scale Die Cast Model
- Official Licensed Product
- Limited Edition
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Highly Collectible
- Superior Quality
- Realistic Features
- Doors, Hood & Trunk Open
Ford Falcon XA
The Ford Falcon (XA) is a full-size car that was produced by Ford Australia from 1972 to 1973. It was the first iteration of the third generation of this Australian-made model. Sold between March 1972 and September 1973, the XA series was the first Falcon to be designed (with assistance from Ford’s US headquarters) and manufactured in Australia. It featured an entirely new body which was larger and more roomy than that of its XY series predecessor, giving it the “coke-bottle” look.
Ford Falcon XA GT
Early in 1972 Ford released the XA Falcon with the GT in sedan and hardtop versions. The hardtop being preferred for racing as its bulging rear flanks accommodated wider tyres. The XA GT was designed for wider appeal with its less aggressive look and creature comforts. The XA GTHO Phase IV is the best remembered model that never was. Three prototypes were built at Ford’s “Lot 6” race workshop and one production model made it down the Broadmeadows assembly line before the “Supercar” furore stopped production. The XA GT won at Bathurst in 1973 with Moffat and Ian Geoghegan in the hardtop version, and in 1974 John Goss and Kevin Bartlett in an XA GT Hardtop won the first really wet Bathurst 1000 enduro.
Ford Falcon XA GT 351 RPO 83 Hardtop
The GT Special, which was called RPO (Regular Production Option) 83, featured certain GTHO Phase 4 bits such as the 780 cfm Holley carburettor and the exhaust headers, but it did not have the camshaft and valve gear modifications of the Phase 4, or the special “finned” sump of that car. The result was a bit of extra power (about 330 bhp at 5400 rpm), most of which came in at the higher rev ranges, but the scope for race development was much greater than the standard GT’s.
Ford Falcon XA GT 351 RPO 83 Hardtop Specifications
Manufacturer: | Ford | |
Model: | XA GT RPO | |
Year: | 1973 – 1976 | |
Body Style: | 2-door hardtop | |
Engine: | 351 cubic inch (5.763 litre) Cleveland V8 ‘D’ Block | |
Transmission: | 4-speed all-synchronised manual or 3 Speed FMX automatic | |
Length: | 4808 mm (189.3 in) | |
Width: | 1969 mm (77.5 in) | |
Height: | 1369 mm (51.9 in) | |
Top Speed: | 193 km/h (120mph) | |
0 – 60mph (0 – 100 km/h): | 8.1 seconds | |
Standing 1/4 mile (400m): | 15.8 seconds |
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Model Specifications
Manufacturer: | OzLegends | |
Age: | 10+ | |
Material: | Diecast Metal | |
Made in: | China | |
Model Size: | 14 cm x 5.5 cm x 4.7 cm (5.5″ x 2.1″ x 1.8″) | |
Approx Model Weight: | 200 g (0.44 lbs) | |
Packaging: | Retail Packaging | |
Shipping: | Free within Australia only (International Shipping available) |
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