Chronology
Previous model: ZG Fairlane
Next model: ZJ Fairlane
Introduction
The ZH Fairlane was in production from the 5th of May 1976 to May 1979. On sale for about 36 months
Model line up
ZH Fairlane 500 sedan
ZH Fairlane Marquis Sedan
Prices at time of introduction
Fairlane 500: $9 149
Fairlane Marquis: $10 986
Total built
22 982:
16 915 Fairlane 500 Sedan
6 067 Marquis Sedan
Engines
4.9 4V V8
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
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: 202bhp (151kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 268lbs/ft (364Nm) at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Fuel System: Four barrel carburettor
5.8 4V V8
Type: Conventional, water cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
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: 217bhp (162kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 317lbs/ft (429Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
Transmission
Automatic 3 speed
1st: 2.46:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.20:1
Rear Axle Ratios
4.9 litre V8: 2.92:1
5.8 litre automatic: 2.75:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Rubber bushed upper arms, angle poised ball joint type, coil springs with hydraulic shock absorbers, torsion bar ride stabiliser antidive geometry
Rear: Semi-elliptic asymmetrical, variable rate leaf springs, diagonally mounted hydraulic shock absorbers rubber bushed shackles, Isoclamp axle mounting
Steering
Recirculating ball, with variable power steering, ratio 11.5:1 to 17.5:1
Brakes
Front: Floating caliper type 11.25 inch (286mm) power disc brakes, turbo cooled and ventilated
Rear: Floating caliper type 11.25 inch (286mm) power disc brakes, turbo cooled and ventilated
Electrical
12 volt, coil and distributor ignition
Exhaust
V8: Twin pipes
Wheels
Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
Tyres
4.9L 500: ER78 S14
500 5.8L and Marquis: FR78 S14
Optional FR70 H14 BSW and FR78 S14
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 204.6 inches (5196mm)
Total width: 77 inches (1956mm)
Height at Kerb Weight: 53.8 inches (1367mm)
Wheelbase: 116 inches (2946mm)
Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1524mm)
Kerb Weight: 3898lbs (1768kg)
Turning Circle: 41.2 ft (12.6 metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 17.5 Gallons (79.6 litres)
Luggage Capacity: 32.4 cubic ft (920litres)
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)