Chronology
Previous model: NL Fairlane
Next model: BA Fairlane
Time in Production
March 1999 to June 2003
Model Line up
AU Fairlane Ghia Sedan
Prices at introduction
AU Fairlane Ghia 4.0L six cylinder: $50 990
AU Fairlane Ghia 5.0L V8: $54 490
Number Built
11 906
Engines
4.0 Intech VCT 6
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow aluminium
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
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
5.0
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
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
Transmission
Automatic
Type: Four-speed automatic VCT BTR95LE with lock up torque converter
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear axle ratio
3.45:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Three muffler system with incorporating a three way catalytic converter
V8: Twin Pipe
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
Rear Double wishbone Watts Multilink. Fully independent double wishbone suspension (IRS),
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Power assisted 287mm ventilated discs with asbestos-free pads, anti-lock braking standard
Rear: Power assisted 299mm discs with asbestos-free pads, standard anti-lock braking
Electrical
12 volt 54Ah with electronic ignition system with EEC-v engine management system
Wheels
16 x 6.5 inch alloy wheels
Tyres
P215/55 HR16 steel belt radial ply.
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2919mm
Length: 5140mm
Width: 1872mm
Height: 1447mm
Front track: 1566mm
Rear track: 1547mm
Kerb weight: 1672kg
Turning circle: 11.3m
Fuel tank: 68 litres
Boot capacity: 550 litres
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 991mm
Rear Headroom: 1004mm
Front Shoulder room: 1523mm
Rear Shoulder room: 1517mm
Front Hip room: 1482mm
Rear Hip room: 1482mm
Front Legroom: 1081mm
Rear legroom: 1074mm