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Date of Introduction
October 5, 1977
Discontinued: April 1980
In production for 38 months
All models except Statesman: October, 1977
Statesmans except S/LE: November, 1977
Statesman SL/E: July, 1979
Model Line Up
Kingswood Sedan
Kingswood Wagon
Kingswood SL Sedan
Kingswood SL Wagon
Premier Sedan
Premier Wagon
Holden One Tonner Ute
Holden Ute
Holden Panel Van
Sandman Ute
Sandman Panel Van
Monaro GTS Sedan
Statesman DeVille Sedan
Statesman Caprice Sedan
Statesman SL/E Sedan
Prices at Time of Introduction
One Tonner: $5 342
Kingswood SL Sedan: $6 377
Kingswood SL Wagon: $6 866
Premier Sedan: $7 783
Premier Wagon: $8 089
GTS Sedan: $8 482
Statesman DeVille: $10 635
Statesman Caprice: $15 504
Kingswood SL Vacationer Wagon: (2500 built): $7 759
Statesman DeVille Champagne Classic Edition: $11 586
Statesman SL/E: $14 560
Total Number Built
154 155
Identification Information
Similar to previous models, but with raised bootlid/ rear end and new egg shaped grille with Holden emblem centre top of grille.
Engines
2850 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: L21
Engine Prefix: QE (ZE from 01/09/1978)
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 (ZM from 01/09/1978)
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 (ZL from 01/09/1978)
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 (ZR from 01/09/1978)
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 (ZT from 01/09/1978)
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
Option number: M15
Location: Column Shift
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
Option Number: M20
Location: Floor shift
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
Option Number: M22
Location: 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
Option Number: M21
Location: Floor shift
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
Option Number: M40
Location: Floor or Column shift
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic
Option Number: M41
Location: Floor or Column shift
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
Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS)
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, decoupled stabliser bar
Steering
Recirculating ball
Optional: power assisted variable ratio with hydraulic pump
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 10.9inch (276mm) power assisted ventilated discs standard
Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums on all models excluding GTS
Optional:
11.5 inch (254mm) rear discs
Electrical
12 volt, coil and distributor ignition
Exhaust
Single exhaust pipe six cylinder, single or optional Dual exhaust V8
Wheels
6.00JJ x 14
Tyres
ER78S14 Radial
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2819mm (111.0 inches)
Total Length: 4844mm (190.7 inches)
Total Width: 1892mm (74.5 inches)
Total Height: 1399mm (55.1 inches)
Kerb Weight: 1342kg (2960lb)
Turning Circle: Sedan: 12.1 metres (39.7ft);Wagon, Statesman: 12.3 metres (40.5ft)
Fuel Tank Capacity:75 litres (16.5 gallons)