Date of Introduction
February 24, 1976
Discontinued March 1978. Produced for about 25 months
Model Line Up
Torana 1900 S 4 door sedan: (8UG69)
Torana 1900 SL 4 door sedan: (8UH69)
Torana S 4 door sedan: (8VB69)
Torana SL Hatch: (8VC77)
Torana SL 4 door sedan: (8VC69)
Torana SL/R 4 door sedan: (8VD69)
Torana SS Hatch: (8VD77)
Option Packages:
Holden Sunbird: (A8Z)
Torana SL/R 5000: (XU2)
Torana SL/R 5000 A9X: (A9X) 307 built
Torana SS A9X: (A9X): 100 built
Prices at Time of Introduction
Torana 1900 S 4 door sedan: $4 365
Torana 1900 SL 4 door sedan: $4 835
Torana S 4 door sedan: $4 647
Torana SL 4 door sedan: $5 321
Torana SL/R 4 door sedan: $5 877
Torana SS Hatch: $6 171
Holden Sunbird: $4 964
Torana SL/R 5000: $6 619
Torana SL/R 5000 A9X: $10 600
Torana SS A9X: (A9X): $10 800
Total Number Built
65 977
Identification Information
Minor facelift to previous models, the most notable cosmetic change being the addition of round headlamps to replace the previous square ones.
Engines
*Note: All models up to July 1976. New emission laws (ADR27A) would mean different engines had to be fitted from July 1.
1900 Opel (1897cc)
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 32 DIDTA 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: LD2
Engine Prefix: HE
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: 71kw (95bhp) at 4200rpm
Torque: 203Nm (150lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
2.84 173 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: LD1
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: 78kw (105bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 224Nm (165lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
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: 82kw (100bhp) at 3600rpm
Torque: 258Nm (190lbs/ft) at 1600rpm
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: 82kw (110bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 258Nm (190lbs/ft) at 1600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
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: 130kw (175bhp) at 4800rpm
Torque: 325Nm (240lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
5.0 308 V8
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: 186kw (250bhp) at 5000rpm
Torque: 343Nm (320lbs/ft) at 3400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
Models produced after July 1, 1976. They had different engines in order to comply with emissions standards in ADR27A
1900 Opel (1897 cc)
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: 72 kW (96bhp) at 5200rpm
Torque: 157Nm (11ft-lb) at 3600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
2.84 173 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: LD3
Engine Prefix: HE (Manual), ZQE (Auto)
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:
Manual: 75kw (100bhp) at 4200rpm
Automatic: 80kw (108bhp) at 4600rpm
Torque:
Manual: 210Nm (155lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Automatic: 205Nm (151lbs/ft) at 2100rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
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: 76kw (101bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 245Nm (181lbs/ft) at 1200rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.5:1
3.3 202 High Compression Red 6
Option number: L20
Engine Prefix: HL (Manual), ZQL (Automatic)
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:
Manual: 81kw (109bhp) at 3900rpm
Automatic: 88kw (118bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque:
Manual: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 1400rpm
Automatic: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 2100rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
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: 120kw (161bhp) at 4550rpm
Torque: 325Nm (240lbs/ft) at 2600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
5.0 308 V8
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: 161kw (216bhp) at 5000rpm
Torque: 295Nm (400lbs/ft) at 3100rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
Transmissions
Manual
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: MC6
Application: 1.9L Opel
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 engines
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
Option Number: M20
Application: 6 Cylinder and 253
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 Trimatic
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 diaphram spring actuation type
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Suspension
Front: Wishbone and swivel ‘A’ type, coil springs, Direct acting shock absorbers. SL/R’s and SS Hatchback fitted with stabiliser bar. From April 1977 with the introduction of RTS the suspension arms were relocated and RTS gemoetry introduced, uprated coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar fitted to all models
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. From April 1977 with the introduction of RTS uprated coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar fitted to all models
Steering
Rack and pinion
Brakes
Front: Drums on S model, 254mm discs on SL and SL/R models.
Rear: 228mm drums on all models.
Electrical
12 Volt with a coil and distributor ignition
Exhaust
Cast iron manifold and single exhaust
Wheels
Full circle vented disc wheels, 4.50JJ x 13 S and SL model; 5.50JJ x 13 SL/R and SS
Tyres
A78L13 4 P/R, S and SL 4 cylinder models; B78L13 4P/R SL 6 cylinder models; 175SR13 radials SL/R and SS
Radials fitted to all models from April 1977 with introduction of Radial Tuned Suspension
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 2586mm
Total Length: 4509mm
Total Width: 1704mm
Total Height: 1326mm
Kerb Weight:1143 to 1183kg
Turning Circle: 11 metres
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55 litres