{"id":151,"date":"2020-05-14T12:27:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=151"},"modified":"2026-04-17T06:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T06:04:01","slug":"lx-torana-specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/torana\/lx-torana-2\/lx-torana-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"LX Torana Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/torana\/\">Torana Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/torana\/lx-torana-2\/\">LX Torana<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QjgCpi\">LC LJ LH LX and UC Torana Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Date of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>February 24, 1976<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discontinued March 1978. Produced for about 25 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Model Line Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana 1900 S 4 door sedan: (8UG69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana 1900 SL 4 door sedan: (8UH69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana S 4 door sedan: (8VB69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL Hatch: (8VC77)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL 4 door sedan: (8VC69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL\/R 4 door sedan: (8VD69)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SS Hatch: (8VD77)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Option Packages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holden Sunbird: (A8Z)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL\/R 5000: (XU2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL\/R 5000 A9X: (A9X) 307 built<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SS A9X: (A9X): 100 built<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prices at Time of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana 1900 S 4 door sedan: $4 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana 1900 SL 4 door sedan: $4 835<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana S 4 door sedan: $4 647<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL 4 door sedan: $5 321<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL\/R 4 door sedan: $5 877<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SS Hatch: $6 171<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holden Sunbird: $4 964<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL\/R 5000: $6 619<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SL\/R 5000 A9X: $10 600<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torana SS A9X: (A9X): $10 800<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total Number Built<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>65 977<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Identification Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor facelift to previous models, the most notable cosmetic change being the addition of round headlamps to replace the previous square ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note: All models up to July 1976. New emission laws (ADR27A) would mean different engines had to be fitted from July 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1900 Opel (1897cc)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 19S (&amp; Y Prefix)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 1.897 litres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Four<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Solex 32 DIDTA two-barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 93.0mm x 69.8mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 76 kW (102bhp) at 5400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 156Nm (115ft-lb) at 2800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.84 173 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: LD2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HE<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 71kw (95bhp) at 4200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 203Nm (150lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 8.3:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.84 173 High Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: LD1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.50 x 3.00 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 78kw (105bhp) at 4000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 224Nm (165lbs\/ft) at 2400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.3 202 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 82kw (100bhp) at 3600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 258Nm (190lbs\/ft) at 1600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 7.8:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.3 202 High Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 82kw (110bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 258Nm (190lbs\/ft) at 1600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.2 253 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L32<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 4.149 litres (253 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 130kw (175bhp) at 4800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 325Nm (240lbs\/ft) at 2400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.0 308 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating&nbsp;piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 5.035 litres (308 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 186kw (250bhp) at 5000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 343Nm (320lbs\/ft) at 3400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.7:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Models produced after July 1, 1976. They had different engines in order to comply with emissions standards in ADR27A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1900 Opel (1897 cc)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 19S (&amp; Y Prefix)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 1.897 litres<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Four<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Solex two-barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 93.0mm x 69.8mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 72 kW (96bhp) at 5200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 157Nm (11ft-lb) at 3600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 8.8:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.84 173 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: LD3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HE (Manual), ZQE (Auto)<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual: 75kw (100bhp) at 4200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic: 80kw (108bhp) at 4600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual: 210Nm (155lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic: 205Nm (151lbs\/ft) at 2100rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 8.3:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.3 202 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L23<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating&nbsp;piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 76kw (101bhp) at 4000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 245Nm (181lbs\/ft) at 1200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 7.5:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.3 202 High Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HL (Manual), ZQL (Automatic)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Six<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual: 81kw (109bhp) at 3900rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic: 88kw (118bhp) at 4000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manual: 251Nm (185lbs\/ft) at 1400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic: 251Nm (185lbs\/ft) at 2100rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.2:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.2 253 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L32<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 4.149 litres (253 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 120kw (161bhp) at 4550rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 325Nm (240lbs\/ft) at 2600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.0 308 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: HT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 5.035 litres (308 cubic inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of cylinders: Eight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 161kw (216bhp) at 5000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 295Nm (400lbs\/ft) at 3100rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transmissions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manual<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: MC6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application: 1.9L Opel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: 2.19:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: 1.51:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4th: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse: 3.90:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: M15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application: 173, 202 6 Cylinder engines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: 3.07:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: 1.68:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse: 3.59:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: M20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application: 6 Cylinder and 253<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: 2.54:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: 2.19:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: 1.51:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4th: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse: 3.05:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 Speed Manual Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: M21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application: 308 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: 2.54:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: 1.83:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: 1.38:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4th: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse: 2.54:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Automatic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 Speed Automatic Transmission Trimatic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: M40<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: 2.31:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: 1.46:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse: 1.85:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rear Axle Ratios<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1.9 Manual: 3.90:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.9 Automatic: 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.85 Manual: 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2.85, 3.3 Automatic: 2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3.3 Manual: 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>V8: 2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number:<\/strong> GU7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio:<\/strong> 2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number:<\/strong> GU4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio:<\/strong> 3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number:<\/strong> GV4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio:<\/strong> 3.36:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number:<\/strong> GV7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio:<\/strong> 3.55:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number:<\/strong> GU8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio:<\/strong> 3.90:1<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LSD Optional on all Diffs 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SL\/R&#8217;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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rear:<\/strong>&nbsp;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. 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