{"id":143,"date":"2020-05-14T12:07:38","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=143"},"modified":"2026-04-14T06:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T06:18:51","slug":"hb-torana-specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/torana\/hb-torana\/hb-torana-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"HB Torana Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Torana Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HB Torana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

March 21, 1967 Series I<\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 24, 1968 Series II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discontinued October 1969. Series I on sale for about 18 months, series II for about 13 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number Produced<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

36 561 (16 318 Series I, 20 243 Series II)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price at Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Series I<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana: $1 795<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana S: $1 895<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana SL: $2 025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brabham Torana S: $2 106<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brabham Torana SL: $2 241<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana 2 Door: $1 820<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana S 2 Door: $1 920<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana S 4 Door: $2 045<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana SL 2 Door: $2 060<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana SL 4 Door: $2 185<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brabham Torana: $2 247<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Series I<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana: (HB\/82211)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana S (HB\/82411)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana SL (HB\/82611)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana 2 Door: (HB\/82211)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana S 2 Door (HB\/82411)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana S 4 Door (HB\/82469)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana SL 2 Door (HB\/82611)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torana SL 4 Door (HB\/82669)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*HB Series I models were only available as 2 doors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Packages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series I and II<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brabham Torana: (XS5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

1.2 4 Cylinder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine prefix: 22HB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Capacity: 1.159litres (70.7 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Four<\/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: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 42kW (56bhp) at 5400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 90 Nm at 3000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Series 70 1200 4 cylinder (optional from March 1968)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: L60<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix 23HB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Capacity: 1.159litres (70.7 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Four<\/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: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: 51kW (69bhp) at 5800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: 93 Nm at 4200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Brabham Twin Carb 1159cc<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: XS5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Prefix: 23HB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Capacity: 1.159litres (70.7 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Number of Cylinders: Four<\/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: Two Zenith downdraft type carburettors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 60.9mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power: kW (79bhp) at 5800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torque: Nm (66ft-lbs) at 3800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

1st: 3.765:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd: 2.213:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd: 1.404:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Reverse: 3.707:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Vauxhaull Salisbury<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: Standard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: 3.89:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vauxhall Salisbury:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option Number: G96<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ratio: 4.125:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Single, dry plate diaphram spring actuation type<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

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

Front:<\/strong> Independent, coil springs, concentric shock absorbers, short and long upper and lower ball jointed control arms with rubber mounted pivot points. Box section front crossmember rearward extension arms and diagonal compression struts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rear:<\/strong> Four link type, coil springs, large rubber bushes and shock absorbers mounted behind Salisbury type live rear axle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Rack and pinion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Four wheel drum; tandem hydraulic master cylinders providing separate systems for front and rear brakes. Two leading shoes, rear with leading and trailing shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

12 volt battery with coil distributor type ignition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Short spoke disc rim wheels 4.00J x 12, with inner and outer safety beads<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

5.50 x 12 4-ply blackwall crossplies standard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Wheelbase: 2430mm (95.8 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Length: 2430mm (95.8 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Width: 1600mm (63 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Height: 138mm (54.5 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerb Weight: 791 kg (1,744 lbs) two Door; 818 kg (1,803 lbs) four door<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning Circle: 9.5 metres<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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