With availability limited to just 106 units, each individually numbered, 'Fairlane-by-Tickford' is a swift yet subtle interpretation tailored to the younger driver as well as the enthusiast big car buyer.

Fairlane by Tickford brings the essence of the acclaimed EL Falcon GT to the larger Fairlane, executing an understated but purposeful high performance luxury limousine.

Tickford has thoroughly re-engineered or revised relevant areas of the GT such as drivetrain, steering, suspension, brakes and front seat pads to suit Fairlane' s different character.

Fairlane by Tickford sports its own unique chrome mesh grille, "T" (for Tickford) badging replacing Ghia, special interior trim, 17" wheels and individually numbered plates in the engine bay (numbers 001 to 100 being customer cars).

Peak power of its Tickford-badged, 5-litre V8 engine leaps 18 percent from the standard V8 to 195 kW at 5100 rpm and maximum torque is up to 405 Nm at 3100 rpm.

Engine highlights include GT40P heads, Cobra inlet manifolds from the 185kW XR8 and the GT exhaust system lengthened to the longer wheelbase, exiting with a single large chrome oval tailpipe. Its automatic transmission gains adaptive shifting, which adjusts to the driver's individual driving style.

Special suspension trims the car lower and flatter than a Touring Suspension optioned Fairlane and is a detailed adaptation from the GT to suit Fairlane's longer wheelbase dynamics.

It is matched to unique six blade Speedline 17" alloy wheels from Roman Autotek and Michelin Pilot 225/45 tyres.

Front brakes are bigger 330mm diameter ventilated discs with 4-pot 'Tickford' calipers.

Steering feel is optimised for sharper road feel through lower power assistance and detailed adjustments.

Acceleration is enhanced by fitting the XR8's lower gear ratio 3.45:1 limited slip differential in lieu of the standard 3.23.

Exterior colours are restricted to Regency or Navy, both with Cappuccino leather interior with special darker tone highlights on the seat bolsters, console pad, dash top, door trim sills, special 'ruched' leather door trim inserts and the grips on its wood/leather Momo steering wheel.

In car entertainment is provided by a 250 watt, 9-speaker deck with Digital Sound Processing plus a CD player with boot-mounted 6-disc changer.

Matching floor mats with Tickford 'wing' motifs, plus a security alarm complete the 'Fairlane by Tickford' unique feature list.

Standard Fairlane features apart from its sprawl room interior space include ABS anti-lock brakes, front occupant airbags, automatic climate control, cruise control, trip computer, driver seat height and thigh support adjustments, vertically adjustable lumbar support for front occupants and 3-year Prestige Service Plan membership including 24-hour roadside assistance.