1963 Ford Fairlane

Much remained the same for the Fairlane in 1963, although minor changes were made on the chrome trim. More exciting was the introduction of the 289 V8 engine, a bored out version of the 260. The 289 was rated at up to 271 hp in optional "High Performance" trim. The addition of the two-door hardtop models added a sporty touch to the conservative Fairlane lineup. They were the Fairlane 500 two-door hardtop and the Fairlane 500 Sport Coupe.

 

   

1963 Ford Fairlane Production and Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Fairlane Six-Cyl Series
N/A	32	4 Dr Sedan	$2,216	2,855 lbs	Note 2
N/A	31	2 Dr Sedan	$2,154	2,815 lbs	Note 3
N/A	38	4 Dr Ranch Wagon	$2,525	3,195 lbs	Note 4
Fairlane V-8 Series
N/A	32	4 Dr Sedan	$2,319	2,987 lbs	Note 2
N/A	31	2 Dr Sedan	$2,257	2,924 lbs	Note 3
N/A	38	4 Dr Ranch Wagon	$2,628	3,327 lbs	Note 4
Fairlane 500 Six-Cyl Series
N/A	42	4 Dr Sedan	$2,304	2,670 lbs	Note 5
N/A	41	2 Dr Sedan	$2,242	2,830 lbs	Note 6
N/A	43	2 Dr Hardtop Coupe	$2,324	2,850 lbs	Note 7
N/A	47	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$2,504	2,870 lbs	Note 8
N/A	48	4 Dr Ranch Wagon	$2,613	3,210 lbs	Note 9
N/A	49	4 Dr Squire	$2,781	3,220 lbs	Note 10
Fairlane 500 V-8 Series
N/A	42	4 Dr Sedan	$2,407	3,002 lbs	Note 5
N/A	41	2 Dr Sedan	$2,345	2,962 lbs	Note 6
N/A	43	2 Dr Hardtop Coupe	$2,427	2,982 lbs	Note 7
N/A	47	2 Dr Sport Coupe	$2,607	3,002 lbs	Note 8
N/A	48	4 Dr Ranch Wagon	$2,716	3,342 lbs	Note 9
N/A	49	4 Dr Squire	$2,884	3,352 lbs	Note 10

Notes:

Total series output was 97,444 units including both Fairlane sixes and V-8s. Total series output was 246,443 units including both Fairlane 500 sixes and V-8s. Production was counted by body style only. 44,454 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 28,984 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 24,006 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 103,175 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 34,764 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 41,641 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 28,268 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 29,612 Total. Production was counted by body style only. 7,983 Total.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Fairlane Six-Cyl	115.4 in	197.6 in	71.3 in	Not Available	Not Available	6.50 x 13
Fairlane V-8	115.4 in	197.6 in	71.3 in	Not Available	Not Available	7.00 x 13
Fairlane Station Wagon	115.4 in	201.8 in	71.3 in	Not Available	Not Available	7.00 x 14

Engine Data

Engines Displacement Horsepower Bore & Stroke Compression Ratio Carburetor S 6-144 85 3.50 x 2.50 8.7:1 1 BC U 6-170 101 3.50 x 2.94 8.7:1 1 BC T 6-200 116 3.68 x 3.13 8.7:1 1 BC V 6-223 138 3.62 x 3.60 8.4:1 1 BC L 8-221 145 3.75 x 3.30 8.8:1 2 BC F 8-260 164 3.80 x 2.87 8.7:1 2 BC C 8-289 195 3.00 x 2.87 6.6:1 2 BC K 8-289 271 3.00 x 2.67 10.5:1 4 BC X 8-352 220 4.00 x 3.50 8.9:1 2 BC P 8-390 300 4.05 x 3.78 9.6:1 4 BC Z 8-390 330 4.05 x 3.76 9.6:1 4 BC M 8-390 340 4.05 x 3.76 10.5:1 6 BC B 8-406 385 4.13 x 3.76 11.4:1 4 BC G 8-406 405 4.13 x 3.78 11.4:1 6 BC Q 8-427 410 4.23 x 3.78 11.5:1 4 BC R 8-427 425 4.23 x 3.78 11.5:1 8 BC