Chronology
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Next model: ZL Fairlane
Introduction
The ZK Fairlane was in production from March 1982 to October 1984. On sale for about 31 months
Model line up
ZK Fairlane
Prices at introduction
ZK Fairlane 4.1L: $16 654
Number Built
16 896
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 crankshafts
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: 105kw at 3800rpm
Torque: 310Nm at 2800rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
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 crankshafts
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: 111kw at 4000rpm
Torque: 325Nm at 2800rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Fuel System: Bosch LE IT Jetronic fuel injection
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
Transmissions
Automatic
Automatic (4.1 litre Six) Borg Warner
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Automatic (4.9 litre V8) Ford C4
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
Rear Axle Ratio
Salisbury type rigid rear axle with tubular steel pressed into cast iron centre differential section. Axle shafts have rolled splines and tapered roller bearings. Limited slip differential available on all sedans and wagons. Single piece tubular drive shaft
4.1 litre Six: 2.53:1, 2.77:1, 2.92:1, 3.23:1
4.9 litre V8: 2.92:1
5.8 litre V8: 2.77:1, 2.92:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent short/long arm. Progressive rate coil springs mounted on upper arm. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber mounted coaxially with three rear coil spring, 22m stabiliser bar
Rear Four trailing arms with Watts linkage. Coil type springing (with multiple rate) mounted on rear axle. Twin tube telescopic shock absorber, mounted coaxially with three rear coil spring, stabiliser bar.
Steering
Power steering, recirculating ball, hydrauclically assisted with variable ratio from 17:1 straight ahead to 11:1 at full lock, 2.6 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, high output breakerless electronic ignition distributor system with integral control module. Centrifugal and vacuum spark advance mechanism
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe
V8: Twin pipes
Wheels
6.00 x 14 steel
6.00 x 14 alloy
Tyres
Michelin 205/70 HR 15 XVS or VR 15 XDX
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 5011mm
Total width: 1868mm
Height at kerb weight: 1394mm
Wheelbase: 2946mm
Front Track: 1559mm
Rear Track: 1527mm
Kerb Weight: 1629kgs
Fuel Tank: 80.0 litres
Turning Circle: 12.8 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