Model Name
EJ Holden
Previous Model and Next Model
EK, Next model, EH
Dates of Production
Introduced:July 30, 1962
Discontinued: August 1963
The EJ Holden was in production for 13 months
Production Figures
154 811
Model Range
Standard Sedan: (EJ/215)
Special Sedan: (EJ/225)
Standard Wagon: (EJ/219)
Special Wagon: (EJ/229)
Premier Sedan: (EJ/235)
Panel Van: (EJ/2104)
Utility: (EJ/2106)
Prices at Introduction
Standard Sedan: £1 051 ($2 102)
Special Sedan: £1 111 ($2 222)
Standard Wagon: £1 140 ($2 280)
Special Wagon: £1 200 ($2 400)
Premier Sedan: £1 420 ($2 840)
Panel Van: £988 ($1 976)
Utility: £977 ($1 954)
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 176.9 inches (4493mm)
Total width: 68.0 inches (1727mm)
Height at kerb weight: 58.0 inches (1473mm)
Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight:
Standard Sedan: 2492lb (1130kg)
Special Sedan: 2496lb (1132kg)
Premier Sedan: 2639lb (1197kg)
Standard Station Sedan: 2617lb (1187kg)
Special Station Sedan: 2617lb (1187kg)
Turning circle 11.1m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)
Body Construction
Monocoque unibody structure
Engines
Grey Engine
Engine Prefix: J1001 onwards
Capacity: 2260cc 138 cubic inches (2.262 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of cylinders: 6
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg BXOV-1, One downdraft Bendix Stromberg carburettor
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Bore and Stroke: 3.063 x 3.125 inches (77.8 x 79.4mm)
Compression Ratio: 7.25:1
Power: 56kW (75bhp) @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 163Nm (120lb-ft) @ 1400 RPM
Transmission
3 Speed Manual
Column Shift
Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd
1st: 2.99:1
2nd: 1.59:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.99:1
3 Speed Automatic Hydramatic
4 stage column shift (Type H562)
1st: 3.639:1
2nd: 1.5775:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.57
Rear Axle
GM-H Banjo
3.89:1
Clutch
Diaphragm type spring, Single-plate, dry disc, Hydraulically controlled
Ignition and Electrical
12 volt battery. Coil and generator. Distributor automatic centrifugal and vacuum-type advance control
Exhaust
Single pipe, Welded steel tube with full bore, reverse flow type muffler
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm independent type assembled to front end frame as a single unit. GMH-Delco direct acting tubular telescopic shocks
Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs, four leaves (or five for the Business Sedan and Station Sedans). Tension shackles with rubber bushings. GMH-Delco direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.
Steering
Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.3:1
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic, duo serve type
Rear: Hydraulic, duo serve type
Wheels
Demountable disc wheels
Tyres
Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply, 6.40×13 six-ply optional on Station Sedans