Chronology
Previous model: NC Fairlane
Next model: NL Fairlane
Production Times
March 1995 to September 1996
Model line up
NF Fairmont Ghia Sedan
Prices at introduction
NF Fairlane Ghia 4.0L: $45 339
NF Fairlane Ghia 5.0L V8: $48 291
Number Built
8 215
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
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
Transmission
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: 3.27:1
V8: 3.23:1
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.
Rear: Live axle, four trailing arms with Watts linkage, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers, single rate coil springs and stabiliser bar, automatic self levelling suspension.
Touring Suspension Optional: 12mm lower ride height, firmer springs, reprogrammed by Tickford.
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Power assisted 287mm ventilated discs, anti-lock braking standard
Rear: Power assisted 299mm discs, anti-lock braking standard
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
15 x 6.5 inch alloy
Optional: 16 x 7 inch alloy
Tyres
P205/65 HR15 steel belt radial ply,
Optional: Michelin XGTV Pilot SX 225/50 R16
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2919mm
Length: 5122mm
Width: 1861mm
Height: 1428mm
Front track: 1566mm
Rear track: 1547mm
Kerb weight: 1672kg
Turning circle: 11.3m
Fuel tank: 68 litres
Boot capacity: 492 litres
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 974mm
Rear Headroom: 975mm
Front Shoulder room: 1514mm
Rear Shoulder room: 1503mm
Front hip room: 1495mm
Rear hip room: 1495mm
Front legroom: 1081mm
Rear legroom: 1084mm