Date of Introduction
March 21, 1967 Series I
September 24, 1968 Series II
Discontinued October 1969. Series I on sale for about 18 months, series II for about 13 months.
Number Produced
36 561 (16 318 Series I, 20 243 Series II)
Price at Introduction
Series I
Torana: $1 795
Torana S: $1 895
Torana SL: $2 025
Brabham Torana S: $2 106
Brabham Torana SL: $2 241
Series II
Torana 2 Door: $1 820
Torana S 2 Door: $1 920
Torana S 4 Door: $2 045
Torana SL 2 Door: $2 060
Torana SL 4 Door: $2 185
Brabham Torana: $2 247
Model Line Up
Series I
Torana: (HB/82211)
Torana S (HB/82411)
Torana SL (HB/82611)
Series II
Torana 2 Door: (HB/82211)
Torana S 2 Door (HB/82411)
Torana S 4 Door (HB/82469)
Torana SL 2 Door (HB/82611)
Torana SL 4 Door (HB/82669)
*HB Series I models were only available as 2 doors
Option Packages:
Series I and II
Brabham Torana: (XS5)
Engines
1.2 4 Cylinder
Option Number: L11
Engine prefix: 22HB
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 1.159litres (70.7 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm
Power: 42kW (56bhp) at 5400rpm
Torque: 90 Nm at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Series 70 1200 4 cylinder (optional from March 1968)
Option Number: L60
Engine Prefix 23HB
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 1.159litres (70.7 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm
Power: 51kW (69bhp) at 5800rpm
Torque: 93 Nm at 4200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Brabham Twin Carb 1159cc
Option Number: XS5
Engine Prefix: 23HB
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 1.159litres (70.7 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Two Zenith downdraft type carburettors
Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm
Power: kW (79bhp) at 5800rpm
Torque: Nm (66ft-lbs) at 3800rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Transmissions
4 Speed Manual Transmission
1st: 3.765:1
2nd: 2.213:1
3rd: 1.404:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.707:1
Rear Axle Ratio
Vauxhaull Salisbury
Option Number: Standard
Ratio: 3.89:1
Vauxhall Salisbury:
Option Number: G96
Ratio: 4.125:1
Clutch
Single, dry plate diaphram spring actuation type
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent, coil springs, concentric shock absorbers, short and long upper and lower ball jointed control arms with rubber mounted pivot points. Box section front crossmember rearward extension arms and diagonal compression struts
Rear: Four link type, coil springs, large rubber bushes and shock absorbers mounted behind Salisbury type live rear axle
Steering
Rack and pinion
Brakes
Four wheel drum; tandem hydraulic master cylinders providing separate systems for front and rear brakes. Two leading shoes, rear with leading and trailing shoes.
Electrical
12 volt battery with coil distributor type ignition
Wheels
Short spoke disc rim wheels 4.00J x 12, with inner and outer safety beads
Tyres
5.50 x 12 4-ply blackwall crossplies standard
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2430mm (95.8 inches)
Total Length: 2430mm (95.8 inches)
Total Width: 1600mm (63 inches)
Total Height: 138mm (54.5 inches)
Kerb Weight: 791 kg (1,744 lbs) two Door; 818 kg (1,803 lbs) four door
Turning Circle: 9.5 metres