Chronology
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Next model: NA Fairlane
Introduction
The ZL Fairlane was in production from October 1984 to January 1988. On sale for about 39 months
Model line up
ZL Fairlane Sedan
ZL Fairlane Sportsman
Price at introduction
From $19 688
Number Built
26 195
Engines
4.1 “Alloy Head”
Type: Aluminium Alloy cross-flow pushrod valve actuation, chain driven camshaft, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type, seven bearing crankshaft
Number of Cylinders: Eight
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: 103kw at 3750rpm
Torque: 316Nm at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.35:1
Fuel System: Weber ADM twin venturi downdraft, sequential throttle, fixed jet carburettor
4.1 “Alloy Head” EFI
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: 120kw at 4000rpm
Torque: 333Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel System: EEC 4 fuel injection
4.1 “Alloy Head” Unleaded (from February 1986):
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: 98kw at 3600rpm
Torque: 316Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel System: Weber ADM twin venturi downdraft, sequential throttle, fixed jet carburettor
4.1 “Alloy Head” EFI Unleaded (from February 1986):
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: 121kw at 4000rpm
Torque: 325Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Fuel System: EEC 4 fuel injection
Transmission
Automatic
Type: Three-speed Borg-Warner 35-3 automatic (3.3 and 4.1)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear Axle ratio
2.77:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent short/long arm. Progressive rate coil springs mounted on upper arm. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber. Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with three rear coil spring, stabiliser bar
Rear: Four trailing arms with Watts linkage. Coil type springing (with multiple rate) mounted on rear axle. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber Bilstein single tube gas filled with ESP option) mounted coaxially with three rear coil spring, stabiliser bar.
Steering
Recirculating ball with variable ratio power steering, 17:1 – 11:1, 2.4 turns lock to lock
Brakes
Split circuit hydraulic system
Power assisted dual circuit 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
Cast iron exhaust manifold with aluminised front expansion chamber, mid-mounted muffler and rear pipe
Wheels
7.00 x 15 alloy
Tyres
Michelin 205/65 HR 15
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 5014mm
Total width: 1868mm
Height at kerb weight: 1394mm
Wheelbase: 2957mm
Front Track: 1548mm
Rear Track: 1533mm
Kerb Weight: 1333kg
Fuel Tank: 80 litres
Turning Circle: 12.8 metres
Luggage Capacity: 460 Litres
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 965mm
Rear Headroom: 970mm
Front Shoulder room: 1502mm
Rear Shoulder room: 1500mm
Front hip room: 1492mm
Rear hip room: 1492mm
Front leg room: 1064mm
Rear leg room: 1052mm