Date of Introduction
March 4, 1974
Discontinued March 1976. Produced for about 24 months
Model Line Up
Torana 1900 S: (8UG69)
Torana 1900 SL: (8UH69)
Torana S: (8VB69)
Torana SL: (8VC69)
Torana SL/R: (8VD69)
Option Packages:
Torana SL/R 5000 (XU2)
Torana PLUS 4: (A8L)
Torana G Pak: (XV1)
Torana SL/R 5000 L34: (XU2 & L34)
Prices at Time of Introduction
Torana 1900 S: $3 105
Torana 1900 SL: $3 375
Torana S: $3 205
Torana SL: $3 545
Torana SL/R: $3 915
Option Packages:
Torana SL/R 5000: $4 527
Torana PLUS 4: $4 451
Torana G Pak: $3 881
Torana SL/R 5000 L34:$6 609
Only 263 made
Total Number Built
70 184
Identification Information
New wheelbase meant that it was a larger, longer and seemingly lower car. Had a squarer, more aggressive look.
Engines
1900 Opel (1897cc) 4 Cylinder
Option Number: L16
Engine Prefix: 19S (& Y Prefix)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 1.897 litres
Number of Cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Solex two-barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 93.0mm x 69.8mm
Power: 76 kW (102bhp) at 5400rpm
Torque: 156Nm (115ft-lb) at 2800rpm
Compression Ratio: 9:1
2.84 173 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: LD3
Engine Prefix: HC
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
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)
Power: 84kw (112bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 217Nm (160lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
2.84 173 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: LD6
Engine Prefix: HD
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
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.50 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 88kw (118bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 228Nm (168lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
3.3 202 Low Compression Red 6
Option number: L23
Engine Prefix: HM
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 Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 96kw (129bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 258Nm (190lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
3.3 202 High Compression Red 6
Option number: L20
Engine Prefix: HL
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
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 101kw (135bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 263Nm (194lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
4.2 253 V8
Option Number: L32
Engine Prefix: HR
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
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)
Power: 138kw (185bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 355Nm (262lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
5.0 308 V8 (Up to October 1974)
Option Number: L31
Engine Prefix: HT
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
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 179kw (240bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 427Nm (315lbs/ft) at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
5.0 308 V8 (From October 1974)
Option Number: L31
Engine Prefix: HT24413 onwards
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
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: kw (250bhp) at 5000rpm
Torque: Nm (320lbs/ft) at 3400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
5.0 308 V8
Option Number: L31
Engine Prefix: HZ
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
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 179kw (240bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 427Nm (315lbs/ft) at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
5.0 308 V8 L34 High Output
Option Number: L34
Engine Prefix: HZ
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 5.047 litre (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: Holley four-barrel carburettor
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.7mm
Power: 270hp at 4800rpm
Torque: Nm 330ft-lb at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Transmissions
Manual
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: MC6
Application: Opel 1.9L
1st: 3.05:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.90:1
3 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M15
Application: 173, 202 6 Cylinder
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M20
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.05:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M21
Application: 308 V8
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.38:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.54:1
Automatic
3 Speed Automatic Transmission
Option Number: M40
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
Rear Axle Ratios
1.9 manual: 3.90:1
1.9 automatic: 3.55:1
2.85 manual: 3.36:1
2.85, 3.3 automatic: 2.78:1
3.3 manual: 3.08:1
V8: 2.78:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: GU7
Ratio: 2.78:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: GU4
Ratio: 3.08:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: GV4
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: GV7
Ratio: 3.55:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: GU8
Ratio: 3.90:1
LSD Optional on all Diffs (G80)
Clutch
Single dry plate diaphragm spring actuation type
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Wishbone and swivel ‘A’ type, coil springs, Direct acting shock absorbers. SL/R’s fitted with stabiliser bar
Rear: Four link type with rubber-bushed suspension arms and coil springs. Hydraulic double acting telescopic shocks. Live rear axle. Stabiliser bar fitted to SL/R and V8 models
Steering
Rack and pinion type
Brakes
Front: Drums on S model, 254mm discs on SL and SL/R models, 254mm on L34 model
Rear: 228mm drums on all models except L34, which was fitted with 254mm drums
Electrical
12 Volt with a coil and distributor ignition system
Exhaust
Cast iron manifold and single exhaust
Wheels
Full circle vented disc wheels, 4.50JJ x 13 S and SL models; 5.50JJ x 13 SL/R
Tyres
A78L13 4 P/R S and SL 4 cylinder models; B78L13 4P/R SL 6 cylinder models; 175SR13 radials SL/R
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2586mm
Total Length: 4493mm
Total Width: 1704mm
Total Height: 1328mm
Kerb Weight: 1143 to 1183kg
Turning Circle: 11 metres
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 litres