{"id":181,"date":"2020-05-14T12:09:42","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T12:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/?page_id=181"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:07:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:07:57","slug":"hg-monaro-specifications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/h-series\/hg-holden\/hg-monaro-specifications\/","title":{"rendered":"HG Monaro Specifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/h-series\/\">H Series Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/australianholden.com\/index.php\/australian-holden\/h-series\/hg-holden\/\">HG Holden<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ts1ogn\">HK HT HG Repair Manual<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Model Name<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>HG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previous model: HT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next Model: HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Date of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>July 1970<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Model Line Up<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaro Coupe: (6 Cylinder: 80337. V8: 80437)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaro GTS Coupe: (6 Cylinder: 80737. V8: 80837)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaro GTS 350 Coupe: (No 6 Cylinder: V8: 81837)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prices at Time of Introduction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaro Coupe: $2 765<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaro GTS Coupe: $3 323<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monaro GTS 350 Coupe: $4 174<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total Number Built<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>???<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>161 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 161L<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 108bhp (81kw) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 146lb-ft (198Nm) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 8.2:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>161 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: 161H<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating&nbsp;piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 114bhp (85kw) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 157lb-ft (213Nm) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.2:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>173 Low Compression Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L21<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: GE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 2850cc 173 cubic inches (2.850 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 112bhp at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 160lb-ft at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 8.3:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>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: 161H<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 114bhp (85kw) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 157lb-ft (213Nm) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.2:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>186 Engine 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: 186L<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating&nbsp;piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 124bhp 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 173ft-lb at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 7.8:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>186 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: 186P<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 126bhp (94kw) at 4200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 181lb-ft (245Nm) at 1600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.2:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>186S Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L66<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 186S<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg WW twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.2:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>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: GM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/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, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/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: 96kw (129bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 258Nm (190lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 7.8:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>202 Red 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option number: L20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: GL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of Cylinders: 6<\/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, Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2<\/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: 101kw (135bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 263Nm (194lbs\/ft) at 2000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.4:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.2 V8 Low Compression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L33<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 253L<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity:&nbsp;253 Cubic inches (4.146 litres)<\/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: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg WW 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 (174bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 335Nm (247lbs\/ft) at 2400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 8.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>253 V8 High Compression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L32<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 253H<\/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 WW 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: 138kw (185bhp) at 4400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 355Nm (262lbs\/ft) at 2400rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>308 V8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: L31<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 308H<\/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 4MV<\/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: 179kw (240bhp) at 4000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 427Nm (315lbs\/ft) at 3000rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>350 V8 (Automatic Transmission)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 350A<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 5.740 litres (350 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 4MV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 88.39mm (4.00 x 3.48 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: (275bhp) at 4800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: (365lbs\/ft) at 3200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 9.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>350 V8: (Manual Transmission)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engine Prefix: 350M<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capacity: 5.740 litres (350 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 4MV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 88.39mm (4.00 x 3.48 inches)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Power: 224kw (300bhp) at 4800rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Torque: 515Nm (380lbs\/ft) at 3200rpm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compression Ratio: 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Speed \u2018Powerglide\u2019 Automatic Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M35<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: 1.76:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: 1.0:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse: 1.76:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 Speed \u2018Tri-Matic\u2019 Automatic Transmission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M40<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Floor or column shift<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1st: 2.40:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2nd: 1.48:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3rd: 1.00:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse: 1.92:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rear Axle<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: <\/strong>G92<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio: <\/strong>2.78:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standard Application:<\/strong> 253 and 308 V8 with automatic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GM-H Banjo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option Number: <\/strong>G93<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ratio: <\/strong>3.08:1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standard 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