Date of Introduction
February 4, 1972
Discontinued March 1974. Produced for about 26 months
Model Line Up
Torana 1200 2 door: (LJ/82211)
Torana 1300 DeLuxe 2 door: (LJ/82411)
Torana 1300 DeLuxe 4 door: (LJ/82469)
Torana 1600 DeLuxe 2 door: (LJ/82811)
Torana 1600 DeLuxe 4 door: (LJ/82869)
Torana 1760 DeLuxe 2 door: (LJ/82811)
Torana 1760 DeLuxe 4 door: (LJ/82869)
Torana S 2 door 6 Cylinder: (LJ/82311)
Torana S 4 door 6 Cylinder: (LJ/82369)
Torana SL 4 door 6 Cylinder: (LJ/82569)
Torana GTR 2 door: (LJ/82911)
Option Packages:
Torana GTR XU-1 2 door (XU1)
Prices at Time of Introduction
Torana 1200 2 door: $2 050
Torana 1300 DeLuxe 2 door: $2 260
Torana 1300 DeLuxe 4 door: $2 385
Torana 1600 DeLuxe 2 door: $2 400
Torana 1600 DeLuxe 4 door: $2 525
Torana 1760 DeLuxe 2 door: $2 953
Torana 1760 DeLuxe 4 door $3 085
Torana S 2 door 6 Cylinder: $2 525
Torana S 4 door 6 Cylinder: $2 665
Torana SL 4 door 6 Cylinder: $2 810
Torana GTR 2 door: $3 165
Torana GTR XU-1 2 door: $3 455
All prices are for manual models. Add $235 for Automatic transmissions on applicable models only.
Total Number Built
81 813
Identification Information
Same body style and shape as previous model, but front end resembled that of the full size Holden HQ.
Engines
1.2 (1159cc) 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 Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor 30 IZ
Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm
Power: 42kW (56bhp) at 5400rpm
Torque: Nm (67lb-ft) at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
1.2 (1159cc) HP 4 Cylinder
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 Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor 150CD
Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm
Power: kW (69bhp) at 5800rpm
Torque: Nm (69lb-ft) at 4200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
1300 (1256cc) Low Compression 4 Cylinder
Option Number: L59
Engine Prefix: 1 (& W Suffix)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 1.256 litres (78 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 30 IZ
Bore and Stroke: 80.9mm x 61mm
Power: kW (59bhp) at 5400rpm
Torque: Nm (67lb-ft) at 3600rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
1300(1256cc) High Compression 4 Cylinder
Option Number: L60
Engine Prefix: 1 (& W Prefix)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 1.256 litres (78 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 30 IZ
Bore and Stroke: 80.9mm x 61mm
Power: 47kW (63bhp) at 5400rpm
Torque: Nm (71lb-ft) at 3600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
1.6 4 Cylinder
Option Number: L10
Engine prefix: 3
Capacity: 1.599 litres (98 cubic inches)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor 36 IV
Bore and Stroke: 85.7mm x 66.8mm
Power: 60kW (80bhp) at 5500rpm
Torque: Nm (96lb-ft) at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
1760 (1759cc) 4 Cylinder
Option Number: L10
Engine Prefix: 17H (& X Suffix)
Capacity: 1.759 litres (1759 cubic inches)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Single Zenith 36 IVE downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke:
Power: 60kW (80bhp) at 5500rpm
Torque: 130Nm at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.3:1
2.25 138 Low Compression 6 Cylinder
Option Number: LD3
Engine Prefix: CA
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 2.263 litre (138 cubic inch)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 79.4 x 76.2mm
Power: kW (90bhp) at 4600rpm
Torque: Nm (115ft-lb) at 1600rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
2.25 138 High Compression 6 Cylinder
Option Number: LD6
Engine Prefix: CB
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 2.263 litre (138 cubic inch)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 79.4 x 76.2mm
Power: 71kW (95bhp) at 4600rpm
Torque: 162Nm (120ft-lb) at 1600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
2.84 173 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: LD2
Engine Prefix: CE
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)
Power: 84kw (112bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 217Nm (160lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
2.84 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: LD1
Engine Prefix: CD
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.50 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 88kw (118bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 228Nm (168lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
3.3 202 Low Compression Red 6
Option number: L23
Engine Prefix: JM
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 96kw (129bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 258Nm (190lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
3.3 202 High Compression Red 6
Option number: L20
Engine Prefix: JL
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 101kw (135bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 263Nm (194lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
3.3 202 XU-1 Red 6
Capacity: 201.9ci 3050cc 3.310 litre
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Number of Cylinders: Six
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves, high performance camshaft, exhaust valves and springs
Fuel System: Triple 175 CD2-S Stromberg side draught carburettors and low restriction air cleaners
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.5 mm
Power: 142kw (190bhp) at 5600rpm
Torque: Nm (200lb-ft) at 4000rpm
Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
Transmissions
Manual
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M20
Application: 1.2 and 1.3L models
1st: 3.46:1
2nd: 2.21:1
3rd: 1.40:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.71:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M20
Application: 1.6L models
1st: 2.78:1
2nd: 1.98:1
3rd: 1.41:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.06:1
3 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M15
Application: 6 Cylinder models
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M20
Application: 6 Cylinder models
1st: 3.05:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.05:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M20
Application: GTR and GTR XU-1
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.25:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.54:1
Automatic
3 Speed Tri-Matic Automatic Transmission
Option Number: M40
1st: 2.40:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.92:1
Rear Axle Ratios
1.2: 3.89:1
Other 4 cylinder: 4.125:1
Manual S, SL and GTR: 3.08:1
TriMatic S and SL: 2.78:1
XU-1: 3.36:1
Vauxhall Salisbury
Option Number: Standard
Ratio: 3.89:1
Vauxhall Salisbury
Option Number: G96
Ratio: 4.125:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G92
Ratio: 2.78:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G93
Ratio: 3.08:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G91
Ratio: 3.55:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G95
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Banjo Style Diffs were available with Limited Slip Diff as an option.
Clutch
Single dry plate diaphram spring actuation type
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Independent short and long arm type with coil springs and rubber bump stops. One piece stabiliser bar fitted to GTR. Hydraulic double acting telescopic shocks.
Rear: Four link type with rubber-bushed suspension arms and coil springs. Hydraulic double acting telescopic shocks.
Steering
Rack and pinion
Brakes
4 cylinder and S, SL 6 cylinder models
Front: 8.0 inch (203mm) drums standard, 8.4 inch (213.4mm) discs optional
Rear: 8 inch (203mm) drums
6 cylinder models except GTR specs:
Front: 8.4 inch (213.4mm) discs standard
Rear: 9 inch (229mm) drums
GTR and GTR XU-1:
Front: 10 inch (254mm) discs standard (Note: XU-1 models had the dust shields removed)
Rear: 9 inch (229mm) drums
Electrical
12 volt with coil and distributor ignition on all models
Exhaust
Cast iron manifold and single exhaust
Wheels
4 cylinder models: 4.00J x 12
6 cylinder models: 4.50JJ x 13
GTR and GTR XU-1: 5.50JJ x 13
Tyres
Torana 1200: Tubeless 5.50×12 crossplies
Torana 1300 and 1600: Tubeless 6.20L12 crossplies
6 cylinder models (excluding GTR): Tubeless A78L13 crossplies
GTR and GTR XU-1 models: Tubeless B70H13 red band crossplies
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: Four cylinder: 4120mm. Six cylinder: 4387mm
Total Width 1600mm
Total Height: Four cylinder: 1359mm. Six cylinder: 1354mm
Wheelbase: Four cylinder: 2433mm. Six cylinder: 2540mm
Kerb Weight: 812 – 1014kg
Turning Circle: Four cylinder: 9.5 metres. Six cylinder:11.1 metres
Fuel Tank Capacity: Four cylinder: 36.4 litres. Six cylinder: 45.5 litres. XU-1: 77.3 litres