Chronology
Previous model: ED Falcon
Next model: EL Falcon
Date of Introduction
The EF Falcon was introduced August 1994
Series 2 October 1995
The EF Falcon was replaced September 1996 by the EL Falcon.
On sale for about 25 months
Model Line Up
EF Falcon GLi sedan
Falcon GLi wagon
Futura sedan
Falcon Futura wagon
Falcon XR6 sedan
XR6 wagon
Falcon XR8 sedan
Fairmont sedan
Falcon Fairmont wagon
Fairmont Ghia sedan
Prices at Time of Introduction
EF Falcon GLi sedan: $27 035
Falcon GLi 5.0L V8: $29 796
Futura 4.0L: $29 473
Futura 5.0L: $32 234
Fairmont 4.0L: $35 516
Fairmont 5.0L: $38 277
Falcon GLi 4.0L Wagon: $28 746
Falcon GLi 5.0L Wagon: $31 507
Futura 4.0L Wagon: $31 780
Futura 5.0L Wagon: $37 922
XR6 Sedan: $35 584
XR6 Wagon: $37 189
XR8 Sedan: $37 569
Total Number Built
192 100
Identification Information
New body shape, overall a slimmer, rounder more sleek design.
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
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 157kW at 4900rpm
Torque: 357Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
4.0L (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: 164kW at 5000rpm
Torque: 366Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
4.0L (Fairmont Ghia Series II)
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: 162kW at 4900rpm
Torque: 361Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
5.0L
Type: Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configuration
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Crossflow, cast iron
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 5.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 165kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 388Nm at 3000rpm
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
5.0L (XR8)
Type: Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configuration
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Crossflow, cast iron
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 5.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 170kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 398Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
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 (XR8)
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
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle Ratio
6 Cylinder Automatic: 3.08:1
6 Cylinder Automatic wagon, manual and V8: 3.23:1
XR6: 3.45:1
Clutch
Single dry plate.
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm, long spindle with single rate coil springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers mounted coaxially within the coil spring, stabiliser bar.
Heavy duty suspension: Heavy duty springs and heavy duty shock absorbers.
XR6, XR8: 66N/mm springs, 30mm diameter Monroe gas shock absorbers, 2 piece progressive rate rubber tension/tie bar bushes with metal collar, lower control arm inner bushes with unique durometer rubber to give consistent tyre/patch road contact.
Rear (with axle type):
Sedan: Live axle, four trailing arms with Watts linkage, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers, single rate coil springs and stabiliser bar
Wagon: Live axle with leaf springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers, increased ride height
XR6, XR8: 30mm diameter Monroe gas shock absorbers, upper longitudinal links differently angled design with higher front pivots, stabiliser bar, urethane/rubber drop link bushes replace rubber
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Power assisted 287mm ventilated discs, anti-lock braking standard (GLi optional)
Rear:Power assisted 299mm discs, anti-lock braking standard (GLi optional)
Electrical
12 volt, electronic ignition with EEC-V engine management system
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Three muffler system with incorporating a three way catalytic converter
V8: Twin Pipe
Wheels
Falcon GLi, Futura: 15 x 6 inch steel, 15 inch alloy optional
Falcon XR6, XR8: 15 x 7 inch double spoke alloy
Fairmont: 15 x 6.5 inch 19 spoke alloy
Fairmont Ghia: 15 x 6.5 inch 9 spoke alloy
Optional on all models: 16 x 7 inch alloy
Tyres
Falcon GLi, Futura, Fairmont & Fairmont Ghia: P205/65 HR15 steel belt radial ply,
Falcon XR6, XR8: Michelin MXV P205/65 HR15 steel belt radial ply.
Optional on all models: Michelin XGTV Pilot SX 225/50 R16
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2791mm
Length: 4906mm
Width: 1861mm
Height: 1453mm
Front Track: 1566mm
Rear Track: 1547mm
Kerb Weight: 1536kg
Turning Circle: 10.9m
Fuel Tank: 68 Litres
Boot Capacity: 465 Litres
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Wheelbase: 2923mm
Length: 5042mm
Width: 1856mm
Height: 1529mm
Front Track: 1566mm
Rear Track: 1547mm
Kerb Weight: 1536kg
Turning Circle: 11.3m
Fuel Tank: 72 Litres
Boot Capacity: 1473 Litres
Interior Dimensions (Sedan)
Front Headroom: 974mm
Rear Headroom: 975mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1518mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1512mm
Front Hip Room: 1495mm
Rear Hip Room: 1495mm
Front Legroom: 1081mm
Rear Legroom: 992mm
Interior Dimensions (Wagon)
Front Headroom: 983mm
Rear Headroom: 1039mm
Front Shoulder Room: 1518mm
Rear Shoulder Room: 1512mm
Front Hip Room: 1495mm
Rear Hip Room: 1495mm
Front Legroom: 1081mm
Rear Legroom: 992mm