Fairlane ZJ Technical Specifications
Ford Fairlane ZJ click here for info... Ford Color Codes A - L Ford Color Codes M -Z Years of Manufacture: 1979 - 1982 Number Built: 20,888 Price at Introduction: Fairlane 4.1 liter L6: $11,831 Fairlane 4.9 liter V8: $11,919 Models: Fairlane Date of Introduction: 18th May, 1979 To Identify: Shorter than previous Fairlane model, due to use of Wagon floorpan Rectangular grille with chrome surround, seperated into 3 horizontal rectangles by twin chrome bezels Headlights mounted in distinctive squared off surrounds Rubber bumpers feature chrome strip at top Rear quarter window accentuates new 6 window design for prestige Ford models Body: Unitary construction (Monocoque) Exterior Dimensions: Total Length: 5024mm Total width: 1868mm Height at kerb weight: 1394mm Wheelbase: 2946mm Front Track: 1559mm Rear Track: 1527mm Kerb Weight: 1729kg (4.9 V8) Fuel Tank: 80.0 liters Turning Circle: 12.4 metres Instruments: Speedometer Petrol gauge Temp gauge Oil pressure gauge Voltmeter Handbrake warning lamp High-beam warning lamp Electric clock	Transmission Borg Warner 3 Speed 4.1 L6: T-Bar floor mounted, column shift optional 3 Speed Automatic: 1st: 2.39:1 2nd: 1.45:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.09:1 Transmission Ford C4 3 Speed 4.9 V8: T-Bar floor mounted, column shift optional 3 Speed Automatic: 1st: 2.46:1 2nd: 1.46:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.20:1 Transmission Ford FMX 3 Speed 5.8 V8: T-Bar floor mounted, column shift optional 3 Speed Automatic: 1st: 3.40:1 2nd: 1.47:1 3rd: 1.00:1 Reverse: 2.00:1 Rear Axle Ratio: Salisbury type rigid rear axle with tubular steel axle housings pressed into a cast iron centre differential section. Shafts have rolled splines and taper roller bearings. Limited slip differential 4.1 L6: 2.92:1 4.9 V8: 2.92:1 5.8 V8: 2.77:1 Performance 5.8 liter V8: 1st: 75 km/h 2nd: 120 km/h 3rd: 180 km/h 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds Standing 400 metres: 17.3 seconds 4.1 liter L6 (Alloy Head from July 1980): Capacity: 4.089 liters Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders in-line Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Cast iron crossflow with hydraulic tappets and chain driven camshaft. Seven bearing crankshaft Alloy Head: aluminum alloy crossflow with pushrod valve actuation Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg single barrel fixed venturi carburetor Bore and Stroke: 93 x 99mm Power: 94kW at 3600rpm Torque: 295Nm at 1800rpm Torque (Alloy Head): 305Nm at 2000rpm Compression Ratio: 9.0:1 Compression Ratio (Alloy Head): 9.35:1 4.9 liter V8: Capacity: 4.942 liters Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Carter four barrel carburetor, automatic choke Bore and Stroke: 102 x 76mm Power: 140kW at 4500rpm Torque: 344Nm at 3200rpm Compression Ratio: 9.2:1 5.8 liter V8: Capacity: 5.766 liters Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 8 cylinders in vee Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder Fuel System: Carter four barrel carburetor, automatic choke Bore and Stroke: 102 x 89mm Power: 149kW at 4300rpm Torque: 415Nm at 3000rpm Compression Ratio: 8.9:1 Ignition and Electrical: 12 volt Coil and alternator Exhaust: 4.1 L6: Single pipe 4.9 and 5.8 V8: Twin pipes Suspension: Front: Independent by double wishbones with brake reaction strut in tension, spring and shock absorber mounted on upper arm, anti-roll bar, dual durometer brake reaction strut bush Rear: Hotchkiss rear suspension with floating axle, inclined shock absorber units and anti-roll bar. Steering: Hydraulically assisted variable ratio power steering standard, ratio 17:1 (straight) to 11.0:1 (at full lock) Brakes: Front: Floating caliper type power assisted discs, turbo cooled and ventilated 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting, floating caliper Rear: Floating caliper type power assisted discs, turbo cooled and ventilated 286 x 24mm single piston, self adjusting, floating caliper Wheels: 14 x 6 inch pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims Tyres: ER 711 ER70 H14 6 ply