Chronology
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Next model: BF Falcon
Introduction
The BA Falcon was released September 2002, until October 2005.
On sale for about 37 months
Production
196 023
Vehicle Type
Four door sedan
Five door wagon
Two door ute
Model line up
BA Falcon XT 4.0 litre sedan
Falcon XT 5.4 litre sedan
XT 4.0 litre wagon
Falcon Futura 4.0 litre sedan
Falcon Futura 4.0 litre wagon
Fairmont 4.0 litre sedan
Fairmont 5.4 litre sedan
Falcon XR6 4.0 litre sedan
Falcon XR6 Turbo 4.0 litre sedan
Fairmont Ghia 4.0 litre sedan
Fairmont Ghia 5.4 litre sedan
Prices at Introduction
BA Falcon XT 4.0 litre sedan: $33 640
Falcon XT 5.4 litre sedan: $38 640
XT 4.0 litre wagon: $36 355
Falcon Futura 4.0 litre sedan: $37 750
Falcon Futura 4.0 litre wagon: $39 180
Fairmont 4.0 litre sedan: $41 615
Fairmont 5.4 litre sedan: $46 615
Falcon XR6 4.0 litre sedan: $37 775
Falcon XR6 Turbo 4.0 litre sedan: $43 965
Fairmont Ghia 4.0 litre sedan: $49 980
Fairmont Ghia 5.4 litre sedan: $54 980
Engines
Barra 182
Engine type: DOHC, VCT, inline, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 182kW @ 5000rpm
Torque: 380Nm @3250rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Barra 4.0L 6 cylinder ‘E-Gas’ dedicated LPG
Engine type: DOHC, VCT, inline, dedicated LPG, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 156kW @ 4700rpm
Torque: 372Nm @3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Barra 240T
Engine type: DOHC, VCT, inline, turbocharged, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 240kW @ 5200rpm
Torque: 460Nm @3250rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Barra 220 5.4L V8
Engine type: SOHC, VCT, Vee configuration, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, Vee
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 3 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.4L 5408 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 90.2 x 105.8mm
Power: 220kW @ 5750rpm
Torque: 470Nm @3250rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Boss 260 5.4L V8
Engine type: SOHC, VCT, Vee configuration, 32 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, Vee
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 3 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.4L 5408 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 90.2 x 105.8mm
Power: 260kW @ 5250rpm
Torque: 500Nm @4250rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Transmissions
Manual
5 Speed Manual (Barra 182)
1st: 3.35:1
2nd: 1.93:1
3rd: 1.29:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.73:1
Reverse: 3.15:1
5 Speed Manual: (Barra 240T)
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.94:1
3rd: 1.34:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.73:1
Reverse: 2.76:1
5 Speed Manual (Boss 260)
1st: 3.38:1
2nd: 2.00:1
3rd: 1.32:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 3.38:1
Automatic
4 Speed Automatic VCT BTR95LE
1st: 2.50:1
2nd: 1.49:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68.1
Reverse: 2.07:1
4 Speed Automatic BTR95LE
1st: 2.50:1
2nd: 1.49:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68.1
Reverse: 2.07:1
Rear Axle Ratios
Barra 182 Sedan: 3.45:1
Barra 182 Wagon: 3.23:1
E-Gas and Barra 220: 3.23:1
Barra 260T: 3.45:1
Boss 260 Automatic: 3.45:1
Boss 260 Manual: 3.23:1
Chassis
Unitary (Monocoque)
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Three muffler system incorporating a three way catalytic converter
V8: Twin pipes
Electrical
12 Volt negative earth, 54Ah with coil on plug ignition system with coil on spark plug
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
Rear: Control blade independent rear suspension
Wagon: Live axle rear suspension
Brakes
Front: Power assisted ventilated 298mm disc brakes with twin piston calliper
Rear: Power assisted ventilated 303mm disc brakes with single piston calliper
ABS: 3-channel ABS/ 4 channel ABS when traction control. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Wheels
BA Falcon XT: 16 x 6.5 inch steel
Futura and Fairmont: 16 x 6.5 alloy
XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8: 16 x 7 inch alloy
Fairmont Ghia: 17 x 6.5 inch alloy
Optional for XT and Futura: 17 x 6.5 inch alloy
Optional for XR models: 18 inch alloy
Tyres
BA Falcon XT: Dunlop SP Sport 200E 215/60 R16 95V
Wagons: Dunlop SP Sport 200E 215/60 R16 95V
Futura, Fairmont 6 cyl: Goodyear eagle NCT5 215/60 R16 95V
Fairmont with Barra 220 and Fairmont Ghia: Dunlop LeMans LM602 225/50 ZR17 94W
XR6: Dunlop Sport 3000 235/45 R17 93W
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2829mm
Length: 4916mm
Width: 1864mm
Height: 1437mm
Front Track: 1553mm
Rear Track: 1571mm
Kerb Weight: 1672kg
Turning Circle: 11.0m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres Petrol, 93 Litres LPG
Boot Capacity: 504 Litres Petrol, 379 Litres E-Gas
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Wheelbase: 2921mm
Length: 5077mm
Width: 1863mm
Height: 1483mm
Front Track: 1553mm
Rear Track: 1546mm
Kerb Weight: 1625kg
Turning Circle: 11.3m
Fuel Tank: 69 Litres Petrol, 116 Litres LPG
Boot Capacity: 1254 Litres Petrol, 121 Litres LPG
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 1010mm
Rear Headroom: 976mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1513mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1494mm
Front Hip Room: 1461mm
Rear Hip Room: 1447mm
Front Legroom: 1086mm
Rear Legroom: 980mm
Interior Dimensions (Wagon)
Front Headroom: 1010mm
Rear Headroom: 1043mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1513mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1494mm
Front Hip Room: 1641mm
Rear Hip Room: 1447mm
Front Legroom: 1086mm
Rear Legroom: 980mm