Model Name
HR Holden
Previous Model and Next Model
HD, Next model, HK
Dates of Production
Introduced: April 18, 1966, Four Speed Manual and “186S” Engine: June, 1967
Discontinued: January 1968
The HR Holden was in production for 21 months
Production Figures
252 352
Model Range
Standard Sedan: (HR/215)
Special Sedan: (HR/225)
Standard Wagon: (HR/219)
Special Wagon: (HR/229)
Premier Sedan: (HR/235)
Premier Wagon: (HR239)
Panel Van: (HR/2104)
Utility: (HR/2106)
Prices at Introduction
Standard Sedan $2 140
Special Sedan $2 260
Standard Wagon $2 320
Special Wagon $2 442
Premier Sedan $2 660
Premier Wagon $2 840
Panel Van $1 976
Utility $1 954
*Note: Decimal Currency introduced February 14, 1966
Engines
2.64 161 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: 528
Engine Prefix: 161W
Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating cylinder type
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Number of Cylinders: Six
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)
Power: 108bhp (81kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 146lb-ft (198Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
2.64 161 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: Standard
Engine Prefix: 161R
Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Number of Cylinders: Six
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)
Power: 114bhp (kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 157lb-ft (8Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
3.05 186 Red 6
Option Number: 529
Engine Prefix: 186A
Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Number of Cylinders: Six
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2, single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)
Power: 126bhp (kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 181lb-ft (Nm) at 2200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
3.05 186 X2 Red 6
Option Number: 578
Engine Prefix: 186K (up to 162700)
Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Number of Cylinders: Six
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Twin carburettor, 2x Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)
Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
3.05 186S Red 6
Option Number: 578
Engine Prefix: 186K (from 162700 onwards)
Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Number of Cylinders: Six
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)
Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Transmissions
Manual
Manual Transmission (3 speed)
Location: Column shift
Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd.
1st: 2.99:1
2nd: 1.59:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.99:1
Manual Transmission (4 speed)
Location: Floor shift
1st: 3.428:1
2nd: 2.156:1
3rd: 1.366:1
4th: 1.000:1
Reverse: 3.317:1
Automatic
Powerglide Automatic Transmission (2 speed)
Location: Column or floor shift
1st: 1.82:1
2nd: 1.1:1
Reverse: 1.82:1
Rear Axle
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532A
Ratio: 3.55:1
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532B
Ratio: 3.36:1
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532C
Ratio: 3.90:1
LSD Optional:
Option Number: 584
Clutch
GMH Belleville diaphragm single dry plate
Ignition and Electrical
12 volt. Coil and distributor with automatic centrifugal and vacuum type advance control
Body Construction
Monocoque unibody structure
Exhaust
Front and Rear tail pipe. Single combined muffler and resonator assembly
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs. Stabiliser bar. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks
Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, four leaves on Sedan, five leaves on Station Sedan. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks
Steering
Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.8:1
Optional Power Steering
Turning circle 11.1m
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums, optional disc brakes
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Wheels
Demountable disc wheels
Tyres
Tubeless 6.40×13 Dunlop B7 Plus four-ply medium low profile tyres
Six-ply optional on all models.
Safety rims
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 181.1 inches (4600mm)
Total Width: 70 inches (1778mm)
Total Height at kerb weight: 58.3 inches (1481mm)
Wheelbase: 106.0 inches (2692mm)
Front Track: 53.9 inches (1369mm)
Rear Track: 54.9 inches (1394mm)
Kerb Weight: 2682lb (1217kg)
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Total Length: 180.2 inches (4577mm)
Total Width: 70 inches (1778mm)
Total Height at kerb weight: 58.5 inches (1486mm)
Wheelbase: 106.0 inches (2692mm)
Front Track: 53.9 inches (1369mm)
Rear Track: 54.9 inches (1394mm)
Kerb Weight: Standard Station Sedan: 2738lb (1242kg)