Chronology
Precious model: EB Falcon
Next model: EF Falcon
Date of Introduction
The ED Falcon was released August 1993, replacing the EB Falcon
Replaced August 1994 by the EF. The ED Falcon was on sale for about 12 months
Model Line Up
ED Falcon Gli Sedan
Falcon Gli Wagon
Falcon Futura Sedan
Futura Wagon
Falcon S Xr6 Sedan
Falcon S Xr6 Wagon
S XR8 Sedan
Fairmont Sedan
Fairmont Wagon
ED Fairmont Ghia Sedan
Prices at Time of Introduction
ED Falcon GLi Sedan $25 255
Falcon GLi Wagon: $26 896
Futura Sedan: $27 105
Futura Wagon: $29 319
ED Fairmont Sedan: $33 488
Fairmont Wagon: $35 863
XR6 Sedan: $32 762
XR8 Sedan: $35 244
Total Number Built
72 571
Identification Information
New grille which was an oval shape, new wheel covers. Other than that it was similar looking to the EB series 2.
Engines
4.0L
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Crossflow, aluminium alloy
Number of cylinders: Six
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 148kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 348Nm at 3750rpm
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
4.0L (S XR6)
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Crossflow, aluminium alloy
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 93 x 99 mm
Power: 161kW at 4600rpm
Torque: 365Nm at 3650rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
5.0L
Type: Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configurations
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Crossflow, Cast iron
Number of cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 165kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 388Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
5.0L (XR8 Sprint)
Type: Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configuration
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Crossflow, Cast iron
Number of cylinder: Eight
Capacity: 5.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 101.6 x 76.2 mm
Power: 200kW at 5259rpm
Torque: 420Nm at 4000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel system: EEC IV fuel injection
Transmissions
Manual
Type: BTRT5 five speed manual (3.9L, 3.9L Multipoint EFI, 5.0L V8)
1st: 3.50:1
2nd: 2.14:1
3rd: 1.39:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.78:1
Reverse: 3.39:1
Type: Five-speed manual (EB II 4.0L)
1st: 3.25:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.29:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.79:1
Reverse: 3.15:1
Type: BTRT5 Five-speed manual (EB II 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: BTR95LE Four-speed automatic
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Type: BTR95LE Four-speed automatic (EB II)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Type: BTRT5 Five-speed automatic (EB Falcon GT)
1st: 3.35:1
2nd: 1.99:1
3rd: 1.33:1
4th: 1.00:1
5th: 0.72:1
Type: BTR95LE Four-speed automatic (EB GT)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle Ratio
Six Cylinder automatic: 3.08:1
Six Cylinder manual and V8: 3.27:1
XR6 and XR8: 3.45:1
Clutch
Single dry plate. Belleville diaphragm spring, Mechanical cable operation, connected directly to pull fork throw out lever
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm, long spindle with single rate coil springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers and stabiliser bar.
S XR6, S XR8: Uprated coil springs with lower ride height and uproot shock absorbers, heavy duty suspension
Rear (with axle type):
Sedan: Live axle, four trailing arms with Watts linkage telescopic shock absorbers, coil springs and stabiliser bar;
Wagon: Live axle with leaf springs and telescopic shock absorbers
S XR6, S XR8: Uprated coil springs and shock absorbers with lower ride height, heavy duty suspension
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Power assisted 287mm ventilated discs, anti-lock braking standard (GLi optional)
Rear:Power assisted 287mm discs, anti-lock braking (GLi optional)
Electrical
12 volt with electronic ignition with EEC-4 or EEC-V engine system management
Wheels
GLi, Futura: 14 x 6 inch JJ steel
S XR6, S XR8: 15 x 7 inch JJ alloy
Fairmont: 15 x 6.5 inch JJ alloy
Fairmont Ghia: 15 x 6.5 inch JJ alloy
Optional on all models: 16 x 7 inch alloy
Tyres
GLi, Futura: P195/75 HR14
S XR6, S XR8: Michelin P205/65 HR15
Fairmont & Ghia: P205/65 HR15
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2794mm
Length: 4811mm
Width: 1857mm
Height: 1399mm
Front Track: 1554mm
Rear Track: 1533mm
Kerb Weight: 1490kg
Turning Circle: 11m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres
Boot Capacity: 453 Litres
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Total Dimensions: 5003mm
Width: 1857mm
Total Height: 1483mm
Wheelbase: 2923mm
Front Track: 1554mm
Rear Track: 1533mm
Kerb Weight: 1560kgs
Turning Circle: 11.4 Metres
Fuel Tank Capacity: 72 Litres
Luggage Capacity: 1466 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 976mm
Rear Headroom: 975mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1527mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1515mm
Front Hip Room: 1475mm
Rear Hip Room: 1245mm
Front Leg Room: 1077mm
Rear Leg Room: 988mm
Interior Dimensions (Wagon)
Front Headroom: 984mm
Rear Headroom: 1039mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1527mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1515mm
Front Hip Room: 1475mm
Rear Hip Room: 1245mm
Front Leg Room: 1077mm
Rear Leg Room: 988mm