Chronology
Previous model: NF Fairlane
Next model: AU Fairlane
Time in production
October 1996 to March 1999
Model line up
NL Fairlane Ghia Sedan
Price at introduction
NL Fairlane Ghia 6 cylinder: $48 374
NL Fairlane Ghia V8: $51 479
Number Built
8 727
Engines
4.0L
Type: Overhead camshaft, 2 valves per cylinder, inline
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Crossflow, aluminium
Number of cylinders: Six
Capacity: 4.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 92 x 99 mm
Power: 157kW at 4900rpm
Torque: 357Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
5.0
Type:
Pushrod overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, vee configuration
Configuration: Front mounted longitudinal, inline
Head: Cast iron
Number of cylinders: Eight
Capacity: 5.0 litres
Bore and stroke: 102 x 76 mm
Power: 165kW at 4500rpm
Torque: 388Nm at 3000rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel system: EEC V fuel injection
Transmission
Automatic
Type: Four-speed automatic BTR95LE
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
4th: 0.68:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear axle ratio
3.08:1
Clutch
Single dry plate.
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Three muffler system with incorporating a three way catalytic converter
V8: Twin Pipe
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm, long spindle with single rate coil springs, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers mounted coaxially within the coil spring, stabiliser bar.
Rear: Live axle, four trailing arms with Watts linkage, twin tube telescopic shock absorbers, single rate coil springs and stabiliser bar;
Steering
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Power assisted 287mm ventilated discs, anti-lock braking standard, Bosch ABS 5.3 system
Rear: Power assisted 299mm discs, anti-lock braking standard, Bosch ABS 5.3 system
Electricial
12 volt, electronic ignition with EEC-V engine management system
Wheels
15 x 7 inch 8 spoke alloy
Tyres
P205/65 HR15 steel belt radial ply,
Optional: Yokohama P225/50 VR16
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2919mm
Length: 5122mm
Width: 1861mm
Height: 1428mm
Front track: 1566mm
Rear track: 1547mm
Kerb weight: 1642kg
Turning circle: 11.3m
Fuel tank: 68 litres
Boot capacity: 492 litres
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 974mm
Rear Headroom: 975mm
Front Shoulder room: 1514mm
Rear Shoulder room: 1503mm
Front hip room: 1495mm
Rear hip room: 1495mm
Front legroom: 1081mm
Rear legroom: 1084mm