Date of Introduction
July 7, 1976
All models except Monaro LE and 50th Anniversary Kingswood: July, 1976
Monaro LE Coupe: August, 1976
Kingswood 50th Anniversary: November, 1976
Discontinued: October 1977
Time in production: 15 months
Previous model: HJ
Next Model: HZ
Model Line Up
Belmont Sedan
Belmont Station Wagon
Kingswood Sedan
Kingswood Station Wagon
Kingswood Utility
Kingswood Panel Van
Premier Sedan
Premier Station Wagon
Holden Chassis and Cab
Holden Utility
Holden Panel Van
Monaro GTS Sedan
Monaro LE Coupe (Limited Edition)
Statesman DeVille Sedan
Statesman Caprice Sedan
Sandman Utility
Sandman Panel Van
Prices at Time of Introduction
Belmont Sedan: $5 186
Belmont Wagon: $5 536
Utility: $4 754
Panel Van: $4 888
One Tonner: $4 630
Kingswood Sedan: $5 322
Kingswood Wagon: $5 663
Kingswood utility: $4 918
Kingswood Panel Van: $5 023
Premier Sedan: $6 679
Premier Wagon: $7 042
Monaro GTS Sedan: $7 016
Statesman DeVille: $8 554
Statesman Caprice: $12 445
50th Anniversary Sedan: $6 271
50th Anniversary Wagon: $6 557
Kingswood DeLuxe V8 Sedan: $6 706
Kingswood Deluxe V8 Wagon: $7 094
Holden LE Coupe: $10 750
Total Number Built
110 669
Identification Information
Similar to previous model with a revised grille to give a wider look, Holden badge in the centre of the grille.
Engines
2850 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: L21
Engine Prefix: QE
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, BX
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)
Power: 75kw (100bhp) at 4200rpm (Manual)
Torque: 210Nm (155lbs/ft) at 2000rpm (Manual)
Power: 80kw (108bhp) at 4600rpm (Automatic)
Torque: 205Nm (151lbs/ft) at 2100rpm (Automatic)
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
3300 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: L23
Engine Prefix: QM
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, BX
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 76kw (102bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 245Nm (181lbs/ft) at 1200rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
3300 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: L20
Engine Prefix: QL
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, BX
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 81kw (109bhp) at 3900rpm (Manual)
Torque: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 1400rpm (Manual)
Power: 88kw (118bhp) at 4000rpm (Automatic)
Torque: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 2100rpm (Automatic)
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
4.2 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: 120kw (161bhp) at 4550rpm
Torque: 325Nm (240lbs/ft) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
5.0 V8
Option Number: L31
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, 4MC
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 161kw (216bhp) at 4800rpm
Torque: 400Nm (295lbs/ft) at 3100rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Transmissions
Manual
3 Speed Manual Transmission
6 Cyl and 4.2 V8
Column shift
Option number: M15
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
6 Cyl and 4.2 V8
Floor shift
M20
1st: 3.05:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.05:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
3.3
Floor shift
1st: 3.74:1
2nd: 2.68:1
3rd: 1.68:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.72:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
4.2 V8)
Floor shift
Option Number: M21
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.38:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.54:1
Automatic
3 Speed Tri-Matic Automatic Transmission
Column or floor shift
Option Number: M40
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic
Column or floor shift
Option Number: M41
1st: 2.48:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.08:1
Rear Axle
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GU7
Ratio: 2.78:1
GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GU4
Ratio: 3.08:1
GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV4
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV7
Ratio: 3.55:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: GU8
Ratio: 3.90:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GM9
Ratio: 4.44:1
LSD optional
Option Number: G80
Clutch
Diaphragm single dry plate
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Full Chassis for One Tonner
Suspension
Front: Independent SLA type, coil springs, stabiliser bar and direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.
Rear: Live axle, four link system with coil springs and direct acting shocks.
Steering
Recirculating ball
Optional power assisted variable ratio with hydraulic pump available to all models
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 10.88inch (276mm) power assisted ventilated discs standard
Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums
Electrical
12 volt, coil distributor ignition
Exhaust
Single exhaust pipe
Single or optional Dual exhaust on vehicles fitted with V8
Manifold changed to comply with ADR 27A
Wheels
Short spoke steel disc wheels fitted to all models excluding GTS, which was fitted with five spoke pressed steel type slotted rally wheels
All models except Monaro GTS and Statesman Caprice: 5.00JJ x 14
Monaro GTS and Statesman Caprice: 6.00JJ x 14
Tyres
Belmont: 6.95 L14 4 P/R
Kingswood: C 78 L14 4 P/R
Premier: E78 L14 4 P/R
Monaro GTS: ER14 (Radial)
Wagons: E78 L14 4 P/R
Statesman Caprice: FR 78 S 14
Exterior Dimensions
Total Length: 4834mm (190.3 inches)
Total Width: 1877mm (73.9 inches)
Total Height: 1379mm (54.3 inches)
Wheelbase: 2819mm (111.0 inches)
Kerb Weight: 1330kg (2932lb)
Turning Circle: Sedans: 12.1 metres (39.7ft); Wagons, Statesman: 12.3 metres (40.5ft)
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres (16.5 gallons)