Chronology
Previous model: ZD Fairlane
Next model: ZG Fairlane
Introduction
The ZF Fairlane was introduced on the 23rd of March 1972 til October 1973. The ZF Fairlane was on sale for about 19 months
Model line up
ZF Fairlane Custom Sedan
ZF Fairlane 500 sedan
Price at introduction
Custom 6 cylinder: $3 900
500 V8: $4 790
Number built
17 306
Engines
250 1V
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: 250 cubic inches (4.10 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.91 inches (93 x 99mm)
Power: 155bhp (116kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 240lbs/ft (325Nm) at 1600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
302
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
Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (102 x 76mm)
Power: 240bhp (179kw) at 5000rpm
Torque: 305lbs/ft (414Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
351
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
Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
Power: 260bhp (194kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 355lbs/ft (481Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
Transmissions
Manual
Manual (Six, 3 speed)
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.67:1
Manual (302 V8, 3 speed)
1st: 2.71:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.37:1
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
250 manual: 3.23:1
250 automatic and all 302ci: 2.92:1
351 automatic: 2.75:1
Clutch
250: Diaphragm spring type, single cushion disc, hydraulically 9.50″
302: Coil spring single cushion disc type, dry plate, hydraulically operated 10.00″
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent angle poised ball joint type, heavy duty coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers, torsion bar ride stabiliser with anti dive geometry
Rear: Live axle, semi-elliptic springs, assymetrical variable rate leaf springs, diagonally mounted hydraulic shock absorbers, rubber bushed shackles and iso clamp axle mounting.
Steering
Recirculating ball, 20:1 ratio
Variable ratio power steering. 17.5:1 on centre, 11.0:1 on lock. Standard on 500, optional on Custom
Brakes
Front: Floating caliper type power assisted discs, turbo cooled and ventilated.
11.25 inch discs (286mm)
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, free flow exhaust, minimum back-pressure muffler
Wheels
Pressed 5 inch steel disc wheels with JJ safety rims
Radial tyres fitted to optional 6 JJ rims
Tyres
Custom: 6.95L x 14 x 4ply extra low profile
500: 7.35L x 14 x 4 ply extr low profile
Optional: 185 x 14 radial ply on 6 JJ
ER70HR x 4 radial ply on 6JJ
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 198.8 inches (5050mm)
Total width: 74.6 inches (1895mm)
Height at Kerb Weight: 53.9 inches (1369mm)
Wheelbase: 116 inches (2946mm)
Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1524mm)
Kerb Weight: 3415lbs (1594kg)
Turning Circle: 41.2 ft (12.6 metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 Gallons (79.6 litres)
Luggage Capacity: 32.4 cubic ft (920mm)
Interior Dimensions
Front Headroom: 38 inches (965mm)
Rear Headroom: 36.5 inches (927mm)
Front shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Rear shoulder room: 60 inches (1524mm)
Front hip room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Rear hip room: 60.2 inches (1529mm)
Front leg room: 41.5 inches (1054mm)
Rear Legroom: 38.4 inches (975mm)