Ford Fairlane ZH Specifications

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Ford Colour Codes A - L

Ford Colour Codes M -Z

• Years of Manufacture: 1976 - 1979

• Number Built: 22,982 ( incl. 6067 Marquis)

• Price at Introduction:

  • Fairlane 500: $10,049
  • Marquis: $10,986

• Models:

  • Fairlane 500
  • Marquis

• Date of Introduction:

  • 5th May, 1976

• To Identify:

  • Facelift of ZF to included new front and rear treatment
  • Grille features both horizontal and vertical bars creating small rectangles
  • Rear lights set as elegant 6 x 6 design
  • Four circular headlights set in chrome surround

• Body:

  • Unitary construction (Monocoque)

• Exterior Dimensions:

  • Total Length: 204.6 inches (5196mm)
  • Total width: 77.0 inches (1956mm)
  • Height at kerb weight: 53.8 inches (1367mm)
  • Wheelbase: 116.0 inches (2946mm)
  • Front Track: 60.5 inches (1537mm)
  • Rear Track: 60.0 inches (1524mm)

• Kerb Weight:

  • Fairlane 500 4.9 litre: 3640lb (1651kg)
  • Marquis 4.9 litre: 3898lb (1768kg)

• Fuel Tank:

  • 17.5 gallons (79.6 litres)

• Turning Circle:

  • 41.2ft (12.6 metres)

• Instruments:

• Speedometer

• Petrol gauge

• Temp gauge

• Oil pressure gauge

• Ammeter

• Handbrake warning lamp

• High-beam warning lamp

• Electric clock

• Transmission:

  • 3 Speed Automatic:
    • 1st: 2.46:1
    • 2nd: 1.46:1
    • 3rd: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 2.20:1

• Rear Axle Ratio:

  • 302ci V8: 3.00:1
  • 351ci V8 2V: 2.75:1

• Engine/Transmission Combinations:

  • Standard with 302ci 4.9 litre V8
  • Optional 351ci 5.7 litre V8

• Performance Marquis 351ci V8:

  • 1st: 44 mph (71 km/h)
  • 2nd: 75 mph (120 km/h)
  • 3rd: 112 mph (181 km/h)
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 10.3 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 17.4 seconds

• 302ci Cleveland V8:

  • Capacity: 302 cubic inches (4.95 litres)
  • 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: Ford two barrel carburettor, automatic choke
  • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.00 inches (102 x 76mm)
  • Power: 202bhp (151kW) at 4500rpm
  • Torque: 268lb-ft (364Nm) at 2200rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

• 351ci Cleveland V8:

  • Capacity: 351 cubic inches (5.75 litres)
  • 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: Two barrel downdraft type carburettor (Note: This changed to a four barrel carburettor on July 1st, 1976 to meet ADR 27A)
  • Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.50 inches (102 x 89mm)
  • Power: 217bhp (162kW) at 4500rpm
  • Torque: 317lb-ft (429Nm) at 2200rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 8.9:1

• Ignition and Electrical:

  • 12 volt
  • Coil and alternator

• Exhaust:

  • Twin pipes

• Suspension:

  • Front: Rubber bushed upper arms, independent angle poised ball-joint, heavy duty springs, 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:

  • Variable ratio power steering standard, ratio 17.5:1 - 11.0:1

• Brakes:

  • Front: Floating caliper type power assisted discs, turbo cooled and ventilated 11.25 inch (286mm)
  • Rear: Floating caliper type power assisted discs, turbo cooled and ventilated 11.25 inch (286mm)

• Wheels:

  • 6 inch 6JJ pressed steel disc wheels with safety rims

• Tyres:

  • Fairlane 500 4.9 litre: ER78 S14 BSW
  • Fairlane 500 5.7 litre: FR78 S14 BSW
  • Marquis (both V8’s): FR78 S14 BSW
  • Optional: FR78 S14 WSW
  • Optional: FR70 H14 BSW