Chronology
Previous model: AU Fairlane
Next model: BF Fairlane
Date of introduction
July 2003
Model line up
BA Fairlane Ghia 4.0 litre sedan
Fairlane Ghia 5.4 litre sedan
Fairlane G220 5,4 litre sedan
Price at time of introduction
BA Fairlane Ghia 4.0 litre sedan: $54 950
Fairlane Ghia 5.4 litre sedan: $59 700
Fairlane G220 5.4 litre sedan: $62 270
Engine
Barra 182
Engine type: DOHC, VCT, inline, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: six
Capacity: 4.0L 3984 cubic inches
Bore and Stroke: 92.26 x 99.31mm
Power: 182kW @ 5000rpm
Torque: 380Nm @3250rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Barra 220 5.4L V8
Engine type: SOHC, VCT, Vee configuration, 24 valves, powertrain module incorporating electronic throttle control.
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, Vee
Head: Crossflow, aluminium, double overhead camshaft, 3 valves per cylinder
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.4L (5408 cubic inches)
Bore and Stroke: 90.2 x 105.8mm
Power: 220kW @ 5750rpm
Torque: 470Nm @3250rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Fuel System: Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Transmissions
Automatic
4 Speed Automatic VCT BTR95LE. Sequential shift control
1st: 2.50:1
2nd: 1.49:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68.1
Reverse: 2.07:1
Rear Axle
3.23:1
Chassis
Unitary (Monocoque)
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Three muffler system incorporating a three way catalytic converter
V8: Twin pipes
Electrical
12 Volt negative earth, 54Ah with coil on plug ignition system with coil on spark plug
Suspension
Front: Fully independent double wishbone
Rear: Control blade independent rear suspension
Brakes
Front: Power assisted ventilated 298mm disc brakes with twin piston calliper
Rear: Power assisted ventilated 303mm disc brakes with single piston calliper
ABS: 3-channel ABS/ 4 channel ABS when traction control. Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Wheels
16 x 6.5 alloy
G220: 17 x 6.5 inch alloy
Tyres
225/60 R16
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