Model Name
EK Holden
Previous Model and Next Model
FB, Next model, EJ
Dates of Production
Introduced:May 2, 1961
Discontinued: July 1962
The EK Holden was in production for 14 months
Production Figures
150 214
Model Range
Standard Sedan: (EK/215)
Special Sedan: (EK/225)
Standard Wagon: (EK/219)
Special Wagon: (EK/229)
Panel Van: (EK/2104)
Utility: (EK/2106)
Prices at Introduction
Standard Sedan: £1 102 ($2 214)
Special Sedan: £1 169 ($2 338)
Standard Wagon: £1 200 ($2 400)
Special Wagon: £1 263 ($2 526)
Panel Van: £1 025 ($2 050)
Utility: £1 005 ($2 010)
Engines
Grey Engine
Engine Prefix: B1775814 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, Sychromesh on 2nd and 3rd
1st: 2.99:1
2nd: 1.59:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.99:1
3 Speed Automatic Hydramatic
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
Body Construction
Monocoque unibody structure
Ignition and Electrical
12 volt battery. Coil and generator. Distributor automatic centrifugal and vacuum-type advance control. Octane selector
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 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Four wheel hydraulic, handbrake operating mechanically on rear wheels
Wheels
Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel
Tyres
Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 181.8 inches (4617mm)
Total width: 67.0 inches (1703mm)
Height at kerb weight: 59.9 inches (1521mm)
Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight:
Standard Sedan: 2471lb (1121kg)
Special Sedan: 2490lb (1129kg)
Standard Station Sedan: 2587lb (1173kg)
Special Station Sedan: 2606lb (1182kg)
Turning circle 11.1m
Fuel Tank Capacity:9.5 Gallons (43 litres)