Chronology
Previous model: ZA Fairlane
Next model: ZC Fairlane
Production time
The ZB Fairlane was in production from March 1968 to July 1969. The ZB Fairlane was on sale for about 16 months
Featured: Individual seats, Carpet, electric clock, reverse lights, heater demister
Model line up
ZB Fairlane Custom Sedan
500 Custom Sedan
Prices at introduction
Fairlane Custom: $3 695
500 Custom: $4 090
Number Built
10 708
Engines
3.6 litre (221 cubic inch) straight 6
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 (3.62 litres)
Bore and Stroke: 3.68 x 3.46 inches (93 x 88mm)
Power: 135bhp (101kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 208lbs/ft (258Nm) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
Fuel System: Single throat downdraft type carburettor
302 cubic inch “Mustang” 5L 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: 210bhp (157kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 300lbs/ft (407Nm) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel System: Two barrel carburettor
Transmissions
Manual
Manual (i6)
1st: 2.95:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.80:1
Manual (V8)
1st: 2.71:1
2nd: 1.69:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.47:1
Automatic
‘Cruisomatic’ Auto
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
3S Auto
1st: 2.39:1
2nd: 1.45:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.09:1
Rear axle
3.6 litre models: 3.23:1
V8 models: 2.93:1
Clutch
Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated.
9.25 inch on 6 cylinder
10 inch on V8
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 24:1
power steering optional, ratio 16:1
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
Power assisted disc brakes standard on 500, optional on Custom
10.75 inch for 6 cylinder
11 inch for V8 models
Rear: Hydraulic 10 inch (254mm) drums
Electrical
12 Volt, coil and alternator ignition
Exhaust
Six Cylinder: Single tail-pipe, zinc annealed type muffler
289 V8: Twin pipes
Wheels
Pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims
Tyres
6.95 x 14 four-ply
Radial tyres optional on all models
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 196.1 inches (4981mm)
Total width: 74.7 inches (1897mm)
Total height at kerb weight: 55 inches (1397mm)
Wheelbase: 116 inches (2946mm)
Front Track: 58 inches (1473mm)
Rear Track: 58 inches (1473mm)
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)