Chronology
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Introductions
The ZJ Fairlane was in production from 18th of May 1979 to May 1982. On sale for about 36 months
Model line up
ZJ Fairlane Sedan
Price at introduction
ZJ Fairlane 4.9L V8: $11 919 (May 1979)
ZJ Fairlane 4.1L: 11 831 (October 1979)
Number Built
20 888
Engines
4.1 (to June 1980)
Type: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic tappets, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven bearing crankshaft
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm
Power: 94kw at 3900rpm
Torque: 295Nm at 1900rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
4.1″Alloy Head”(from June 1980)
Type: Aluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven bearing crankshaft
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm
Power: 94kw at 4000rpm
Torque: 305Nm at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.35:1
Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor fixed venturi
4.9
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee
Head: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic valve actuation
Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 102 x 76mm
Power: 140kw at 4500rpm
Torque: 344Nm at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel System: Carter thermoquad four barrel progressive automatic choke carburettor
5.8
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Cast iron cross-flow with hydraulic valve actuation
Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 102 x 89mm
Power: 149kw at 4300rpm
Torque: 415Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Fuel System: Carter thermoquad four barrel progressive automatic choke carburettor
Transmissions
Automatic
Automatic (4.1 litre Six; Borg Warner 35-3)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Automatic (4.1 litre Six, 4.9 litre V8; C4-3)
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
Automatic (5.8 litre V8) FMX
1st: 2.40:1
2nd: 1.47:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.00:1
Rear Axle
All except 5.8 automatic 2.92:1
5.8 litre automatic: 2.77:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Fully independent type, double wishbone with brake reaction strut in tension. Spring and shock absorber mounted on upper arm. Anti roll bar. Dual durometer brake reaction strut bush
Rear: Floating axle, Hotchkiss rear suspension. Inclined shock absorber units, and anti roll bar
Steering
Power steering, variable ratio 11:1 to 17.5:1. 2.6 turns lock to lock
Brakes
Split circuit hydraulic system
Mechanically operated booster
Alloy master cylinder with integral pressure proportioning valve and pressure differential switch
Front: Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Rear: Ventilated disc 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting floating caliper
Swept area: 720 square cm
Electrical
12 volt, coil and distributor ignition
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe
V8: Twin pipes
Wheels
6.00 x 14 alloy
Tyres
ER70 H14 6 ply on 6 inch rims
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 5024mm
Total width: 1868mm
Height at kerb weight: 1374mm
Wheelbase: 2946mm
Front Track: 1559mm
Rear Track: 1527mm
Kerb Weight: 1629kgs
Fuel Tank: 80.0 litres
Turning Circle: 12.4 metres
Luggage Capacity: 460 litres
Interior Dimensions
Front headroom: 953mm
Rear headroom: 951mm
Front shoulder room: 1509mm
Rear shoulder room: 1509mm
Front hip room: 1510mm
Rear hip room: 1480mm
Front leg room: 1047mm
Rear leg room: 1068mm