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Introduction
The ZC Fairlane was in production from July 1969 to November 1970. On sale for about 17 months
Model Line Up
ZC Fairlane Custom
ZC Fairlane 500
Prices at Introduction
Custom six: $3 734
500 V8: $4 195
500 V8 4 speed manual: $4 085
351 V8 (500): $4 360
Number Produced
12 513
Engines
3.6 litres inline 6 (221 cubic inch)
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Capacity: 221 cubic inches (3.60 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.46 inches (93 x 88mm)
Power: 140bhp (104kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 210lbs/ft (285Nm) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
302 “Mustang” 5 litre V8
Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (102 x 76mm)
Power: 220bhp (165kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 300lbs/ft (405Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
351 5.8L Windsor V8
Type: Conventional, Water cooled, four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 351 Cubic inches (5.763 litres)
Number of cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front Mounted, longitudinal with 90 degree vee
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valve with hydraulic lifters
Fuel System: Four throat carburettor
Bore and stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
Power: 290bhp (216kW) @ 4800rpm
Torque: 385lbs/ft (522Nm) @ 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Transmissions
Manual
Manual (Six, 3 speed)
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.67:1
Manual (V8, 3 speed)
1st: 2.71:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
Manual (Six and V8, 4 speed)
1st: 2.78:1
2nd: 1.93:1
3rd: 1.36:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.78:1
Automatic
‘Cruisomatic’ Auto (Six)
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
‘Cruisomatic’ Auto (V8)
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
Rear Axle Ratios
3.6L Manual: 3.23:1
3.6L Automatic: 3.50:1
302 V8: 2.93:1
351 V8: 3.25:1
Clutch
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
9.25 inch on 6 cylinder models
10 inch on V8 models
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent type with coil springs and hydraulic double acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs with hydraulic double acting shock absorbers
Steering
Recirculating ball, ratio 20:1
Power steering optional, ratio 16:1
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums on Custom
Power assisted disc standard on 500, optional on Custom
Discs: 11.25 inches
Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
Electrical
12 Volt, coil and alternator ignition
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
V8: Twin pipes
Wheels
Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
Tyres
Six Sedans: 6.95 x 14 four-ply
ER70 x 14 oval radial ply optional on all models
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 196.3 Inches (4986mm)
Total Width: 73.5 Inches (1867mm)
Total Height At Kerb Weight: 55.8 Inches (1417mm)
Wheelbase: 116 Inches (2946mm)
Front Track: 58.9 Inches (1496mm)
Rear Track: 58.5 Inches (1486mm)
Turning Circle: 41.1 Feet (12.5 Meters)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 16.4 Gallons (74.6 Litres)
Luggage Capacity: 30 Cubic Feet (850 Litres)
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 38.3 Inches (973mm)
Rear Headroom: 37.6 Inches (955mm)
Front Shoulder Room: 58 Inches (1473mm)
Rear Shoulder Room: 58 Inches (1473mm)
Front Hip Room: 59.6 Inches (1514mm)
Rear Hip Room: 59.5 Inches (1511mm)
Front Legroom: 42.1 Inches (1069mm)
Rear Legroom: 38.6 Inches (980mm)