Chronology
Previous model: EL Falcon
Next model: BA Falcon
Date of Introduction
AU Falcon was released September 1998, replacing the EL Falcon
Replaced September 2002 by the BA Falcon.
On sale for about 48 months
Model Line Up
AU Falcon Forte Sedan (18933)
Falcon Forte Wagon (18963)
Falcon Futura Sedan (19934)
Futura Wagon (18964)
Falcon S Sedan
XR6 Sedan (18935)
Falcon XR6 Utility
Falcon XR6 Vct Sedan
XR8 Sedan (18935)
Falcon XR8 Utility
Fairmont Sedan (18932)
AU Fairmont Wagon (18962)
Fairmont Ghia Sedan (18938)
XL Cab Chassis (45913)
Falcon XL Utility (45973)
Falcon XLS Cab Chassis (45914)
AU Falcon XLS Utility (45974)
Prices at Time of Introduction
From $29 990 For A Manual Falcon Forte 4.0L Sedan
AU Falcon Forte 4.0L Wagon: $31 990
Falcon Forte 5.0L Sedan: $34 580
Falcon Futura 4.0L Sedan: $34 490Futura 4.0L Wagon: $36 490
Fairmont 4.0L Sedan: $37 990
Fairmont 5.0L Sedan: $41 590
Falcon Fairmont 4.0L Wagon: $40 990
Fairmont 5.0L Wagon: $44 090
Fairmont Ghia 4.0L Sedan: $47 990
Ghia 5.0L Sedan: $50 490
Falcon S 4.0L Sedan: $34 990
Falcon XR6 4.0L Sedan: $38 990
XR6 VCT 4.0L Sedan: $43 990
XR8 5.0L Sedan: $46 490
Total Number Built
237 701
Identification Information
Do I really need to describe how to identify an AU Falcon?
Engines
4.0 Intech
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow aluminium
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 157kW at 4900rpm
Torque: 357Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
4.0 Intech dedicated LPG
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow aluminium
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 143kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 362Nm at 2750rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
4.0 Intech VCT 6 (Fairmont Ghia)
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow aluminium
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 168kW at 5000rpm
Torque: 370Nm at 3500rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
4.0 Intech VCT (XR6 VCT)
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow aluminium
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 172kW at 5000rpm
Torque: 374Nm at 3500rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
4.0 Intech (XR6)
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow aluminium
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 164kW at 5000rpm
Torque: 366Nm at 3150rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
5.0 V8
Type: Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configuration
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, vee configuration
Head: Cast iron
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 5.0 litres
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 175kW at 4600rpm
Torque: 395Nm at 3200rpm
Compression ratio: 9.1:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
5.0 High Performance (XR8)
Type: Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configuration
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, vee configuration
Head: Cast iron
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 5.0 litres
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 200kW at 5000rpm
Torque: 374Nm at 3200rpm
Compression ratio: 9.6:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
Transmissions
Manual
Type: Five-speed manual BTRT5 (six cylinder)
1st: 3.25:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.29:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.72:1
Reverse: 3.15:1
Type: Five-speed manual BTRT5 (V8)
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.94:1
3rd: 1.34:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.73:1
Reverse: 2.76:1
Automatic
Type: Four-speed automatic BTR95LE
Floor shift option code: W
Column shift option code: H
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Type: Four-speed automatic VCT BTR95LE
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle Ratio
4.0L Sedan: 3.08:1
XR6: 3.45:1
All others: 3.23:1
Clutch
Single dry plate, diaphragm spring, cable operated
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Full Chassis for One Tonner
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Three muffler system with incorporating a three way catalytic converter
V8: Twin Pipe
XR6: Single pipe low back pressure
XR8: Split branch system with low back pressure
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
XR models: Sports suspension
Rear Sedans: Watts Multilink
Wagons: Wide Trac
Fairmont Ghia, XR6 VCT, XR8: Fully independent double wishbone suspension (IRS), optional on all other sedans
Falcon S: Tickford sports suspension, optional on all other models (not available with IRS)
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Power assisted 287mm ventilated discs with asbestos-free pads, anti-lock braking standard (Forte and S optional)
Rear:Power assisted 287mm discs with asbestos-free pads, standard anti-lock braking (Forte and S optional)
Electrical
12 volt 54Ah with electronic ignition system with EEC-v engine management system
Wheels
Forte: 15 x 6 inch steel
Futura: 15 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels
S, XR models: 16 x 7 inch alloy wheels (17 x 7 inch alloys optional on XRs)
Fairmont: 15 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels
Fairmont Ghia: 16 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels
Optional on all models: 17 x 8 inch 5 spoke alloy wheels
Tyres
Forte, Futura & Fairmont: P205/65 HR15 steel belt radial ply,
Falcon S, Fairmont Ghia: P215/55 HR16 steel belt radial ply.
XR models: P225/50 R16 steel belted radial ply sports tyres.
Optional on all models: P235/45 ZR17 tyres.
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2793mm
Length: 4907mm
Width: 1870mm
Height: 1437mm
Front Track: 1566mm
Rear Track: 1547mm
Kerb Weight: 1530kg
Turning Circle: 10.9m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres Petrol, 92 Litres LPG
Boot Capacity: 460 Litres
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Wheelbase: 2922mm
Length: 5057mm
Width: 1870mm
Height: 1469mm
Front Track: 1566mm
Rear Track: 1547mm
Kerb Weight: 1625kg
Turning Circle: 11.3m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres Petrol, 115 Litres Lpg
Boot Capacity: 1254 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 991mm
Rear Headroom: 978mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1523mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1517mm
Front Hip Room: 1482mm
Rear Hip Room: 1482mm
Front Legroom: 1081mm
Rear Legroom: 986mm
Interior Dimensions (Wagon)
Front Headroom: 991mm
Rear Headroom: 1043mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1523mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1517mm
Front Hip Room: 1482mm
Rear Hip Room: 1482mm
Front Legroom: 1081mm
Rear Legroom: 986mm