Chronology
Previous model: BA Fairlane
Next model: The BF Fairlane was the last Ford Fairlane
Date of introduction
October 2005, until December 2007
Model Line up
BF Fairlane Ghia
BF Fairlane Ghia G8
Fairlane LTD
Prices
BF Fairlane Ghia: $58 625
BF Fairlane Ghia V8: $63 625
Fairlane G8: $65 405
LTD: $75 525
Engines
Barra 190
Engine type: DOHC, DIVCT, inline, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control
Number of Cylinders: six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 190kW @ 5250rpm
Torque: 383Nm @2500rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
E-Gas
Engine type: DOHC, DIVCT, inline, dedicated LPG, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Number of Cylinders: six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 156kW @ 5000rpm
Torque: 372Nm @3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Firing Order 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Barra 230
Engine type: SOHC, VCT, Vee configuration, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.4L 5408 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 90.2 x 105.8mm
Power: 230kW @ 5350rpm
Torque: 500Nm @3500rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Transmissions
Automatic
6 Speed Automatic
1st: 4.17:1
2nd: 2.34:1
3rd: 1.52:1
4th: 1.14:1
5th: 0.87:1
6th: 0.69:1
Reverse: 3.40:1
Rear Axle
6 Cylinder: 2.73:1
Barra 230 V8: 2.53:1
Battery
All vehicles – 53 A/H 12 Volt 520 Cold Cranking
(Amps) 95 Reserve Capacity (Min)
Chassis
Unitary (monocoque)
Steering
Power steering pump capacity: 600ml
Steering ratio: 18.9:1
Turns lock to lock: 3.9
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
Rear: Control blade independent rear suspension
Brakes
Front: Ventilated disc brakes with twin piston calliper
Rear: Solid disc brakes with single piston calliper
ABS: 4 channel ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Wheels
17 x 6.5 inch alloy
Tyres
G220: 225/60 R17
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2919mm
Length: 5153mm
Width: 1864mm
Height: 1437mm
Front track: 1559mm
Rear track: 1581mm
Kerb weight: 1865kg
Turning circle: 11.4m
Fuel tank: 68 litres Petrol,
Boot capacity: 540 litres petrol
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 1010mm
Rear Headroom: 1001mm
Front Shoulder room: 1513mm
Rear Shoulder room: 1490mm
Front Hip room: 1461mm
Rear Hip room: 1447mm
Front Legroom: 1140mm
Rear legroom: 1074mm