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H Series Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HQ Holden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HQ HJ HX HZ Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous Model: HG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next Model: HJ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

July 15, 1971<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sedan, Station Wagon and Statesman: July, 1971<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Utility: November, 1971<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SS Sedan: September, 1972<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS Sedan: April, 1973<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Vacationer: October, 1973<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25th Anniversary Premier Sedan: November, 1973<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandman Utility and Panel Van: January, 1974<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replaced October 1974. Produced for 36 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Model Line Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Sedan (6 Cylinder: 80169. V8: 80269)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Wagon (6 Cylinder 80135. V8: 80235)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Panel Van (6 Cylinder: 80170. V8: 80270)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Ute (6 Cylinder: 80180. V8: 80280)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Sedan (6 Cylinder: 80369. V8: 80469)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Wagon (6 Cylinder: 80335. V8: 80435)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Ute (6 Cylinder: 80380. V8: 80480)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier Sedan (6 Cylinder: 81169. V8: 81269)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier Wagon (6 Cylinder: 81135. V8: 81235)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SS Sedan (V8: 80269)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holden \u2018One Tonner\u2019 Ute (6 Cylinder: 80160. V8 80260)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro 2 Door Coupe (6 Cylinder: 80337. V8: 80437)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS 2 Door Coupe : (V8: 80837)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS 350 2 Door Coupe  (V8: 81837)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro LS 2 Door (Luxury Sports) (6 Cylinder: 81137. V8: 81237)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS Sedan: (V8: 80469)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statesman Sedan 81569 (V8: 81669)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statesman DeVille Sedan (V8: 81469)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandman Ute<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sandman Panel Van<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prices at Time of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Sedan: $2 730<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Wagon: $2 940<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Utility: $2 570<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belmont Panel Van: $2 572<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Tonner: $2 804<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Sedan: $2 920<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Wagon: $3 130<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Utility: $2 685<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier Sedan: $ 3 325<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premier Wagon: $3 520<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro Coupe: $3 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro LS Coupe: $3 570<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS Coupe: $3 720<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS 350 Coupe: $4 630<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statesman Custom Sedan: $3 800<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statesman DeVille Sedan: $4 660<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS Sedan: $3 766<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS 350 Sedan: $4 691<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holden SS V8 Sedan: $3 295<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Vacationer Sedan: $3 255<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kingswood Vacationer Wagon: $3 495<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Number Built<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>485 650<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All new larger, rounder body shape, with more inset grille, tail lights and indicators incorporated into the car bumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

130 Export Only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine option number: L22<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine prefix: QA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 130 cubic inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 90bhp at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 120ft-lb at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 8.8:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

173 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L21<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: QE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 84kw (112bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 217Nm (160lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 8.3:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

173 High Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: LD1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: QD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.50 x 3.00 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 88kw (118bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 228Nm (168lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

202 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option number: L23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: QM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 96kw (129bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 258Nm (190lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 7.8:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

202 High Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option number: L20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: QL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor, BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 101kw (135bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 263Nm (194lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

253 Low Compression V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L33<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: QS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 253 cubic inches (4.146 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor, WW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 130kw (174bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 335Nm (247lbs\/ft) at 2400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 8.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

253 High Compression V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L32<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine prefix: QR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 4.149 litres (253 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor, WW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 138kw (185bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 355Nm (262lbs\/ft) at 2400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

308 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: QT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 5.035 litres (308 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor, 4MV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 179kw (240bhp) at 4000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 427Nm (315lbs\/ft) at 3000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

350 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option number: L30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: QU<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity: 5.740 litres (350 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor, 4MV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 88.39mm (4.00 x 3.48 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 224kw (300bhp) at 4800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 515Nm (380lbs\/ft) at 3200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compression Ratio: 8.5:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transmissions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 cylinder and 253 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st: 3.07:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd: 1.68:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 3.59:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Cylinder and 253 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floor shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd: 2.19:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd: 1.51:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

308 V8 and 253 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floor shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st: 2.54:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd: 1.83:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd: 1.38:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 2.54:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

350 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MC7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Floor shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st: 2.52:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd: 1.88:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd: 1.46:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 2.59:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Automatic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Speed \u2018Tri-Matic\u2019 Automatic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six cylinder, 253 V8 and 308 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M40<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column or floor shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st: 2.31:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd: 1.46:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 1.85:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

350 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

M41<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Column or floor shift<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st: 2.48:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd: 1.48:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reverse: 2.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear Axle Ratios<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>G92<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>G93<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>G95<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>G91<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>G90<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>3.90:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Large Salisbury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>GV3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>2.78:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Large Salisbury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>GV1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>3.08:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Large Salisbury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>GV2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>3.36:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GM-H Large Salisbury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: <\/strong>GV4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: <\/strong>3.55:1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional LSD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Code: G80<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

173 Six cylinder three speed manual transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.90:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economy: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

173 Six cylinder Tri-matic automatic transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

202 Six cylinder three and four speed manual transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economy: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

202 Six cylinder Tri-matic automatic transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

253 V8 three and four speed manual transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

253 V8 “High Performance” four speed manual transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

253 V8 Tri-matic automatic transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

308 V8 “High Performance” four speed manual transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economy: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

308 V8 Tri-matic automatic transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economy: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

350 V8 “High Performance” four speed manual transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

350 V8 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economy: 2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clutch<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Diaphragm single dry plate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chassis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unitary construction (Monocoque)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full Chassis for One Tonner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suspension<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Front:<\/strong> Short and long arm independent type with rubber bushed inner pivots, coil springs, stabiliser bar and direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear:<\/strong> Four link system with coil springs and direct acting shocks. The two rear axle types available on the HQ are the Holden Salisbury and the modified Banjo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salisbury type rear axle for V8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steering<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Recirculating ball type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power assisted variable ratio available to all models<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brakes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Front:<\/strong> <\/strong>Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums, 11.0 inch (280.0mm). Power assisted ventilated Disc brakes on all V8 models, 6 cylinder statesman and 6 cylinder LS 2 Door Coupe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear:<\/strong> Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power assisted ventilated Disc brakes on front wheels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrical<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

12 volt with a coil and distributor ignition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wheels<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

All models except Monaro GTS, Monaro GTS 350: 5.00JJ x 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS and Monaro GTS 350: 6.00JK x 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optional:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.0JJ x 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyres<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sedans: Tubeless 6.95 x 14 four-ply low profile tyres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wagons: Tubeless 7.35 L 14 4 P\/R<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monaro GTS: D70 H 14 four ply<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wheelbase: 2819mm (111.0 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Length: 4762mm (187.5 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Width: Sedan: 1880mm (74.0 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Height: 1371mm (54.0 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerb Weight: 1338kg (2950lb)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning Circle: 11.9 metres (39ft )<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres (16.5 gallons)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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