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Date of Introduction
July 15, 1971
Replaced October 1974. Produced for 36 months
Model Line Up
Statesman Sedan 81569 (V8: 81669)
Statesman DeVille Sedan (V8: 81469)
Prices at Time of Introduction
Statesman Custom Sedan: $3 800
Statesman DeVille Sedan: $4 660
Engines
253 Low Compression V8
Option Number: L33
Engine Prefix: QS
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 253 cubic inches (4.146 litres)
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor, WW
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)
Power: 130kw (174bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 335Nm (247lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
253 High Compression V8
Option Number: L32
Engine prefix: QR
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 4.149 litres (253 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor, WW
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)
Power: 138kw (185bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 355Nm (262lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
308 V8
Option Number: L30
Engine Prefix: QT
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 5.035 litres (308 cubic inches)
Number of cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor, 4MV
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 179kw (240bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 427Nm (315lbs/ft) at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
350 V8
Option number: L30
Engine Prefix: QU
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 5.740 litres (350 cubic inches)
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor, 4MV
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 88.39mm (4.00 x 3.48 inches)
Power: 224kw (300bhp) at 4800rpm
Torque: 515Nm (380lbs/ft) at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Transmissions
Automatic
3 Speed ‘Tri-Matic’ Automatic
253 V8 and 308 V8
M40
Column or floor shift
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic
350 V8
M41
Column or floor shift
1st: 2.48:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.08:1
Rear Axle Ratios
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV3
Ratio: 2.78:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV1
Ratio: 3.08:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV2
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV4
Ratio: 3.55:1
Optional LSD
Option Code: G80
Standard Applications
253 V8 Tri-matic automatic transmission:
Standard: 2.78:1
Performance: 3.08:1
308 V8 Tri-matic automatic transmission:
Standard: 2.78:1
Performance: 3.36:1
Economy: 3.08:1
350 V8 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission:
Standard: 3.08:1
Economy: 2.78:1
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm independent type with rubber bushed inner pivots, coil springs, stabiliser bar and direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.
Rear: Four link system with coil springs and direct acting shocks. The two rear axle types available on the HQ are the Holden Salisbury and the modified Banjo.
Salisbury type rear axle for V8
Steering
Recirculating ball type
Power assisted variable ratio available to all models
Brakes
Front: 11.0 inch (280.0mm). Power assisted ventilated Disc brakes
Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums
Optional:
Electrical
12 volt with a coil and distributor ignition
Wheels
5.00JJ x 14
Optional:
6.0JJ x 14
Tyres
Tubeless 6.95 x 14 four-ply low profile tyres
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2896mm (114.0 inches)
Total Length: 5029mm (198 inches)
Total Width: Sedan: 1880mm (74.0 inches)
Total Height: 1379mm (54.3 inches)
Front Track: 1529mm (60.2 inches)
Rear Track: 1529mm (60.2 inches)
Kerb Weight: 1338kg (2950lb)
Turning Circle: 11.9 metres (39ft )
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres (16.5 gallons)