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Date of Introduction
July 15, 1971
Sedan, Station Wagon and Statesman: July, 1971
Belmont Utility: November, 1971
SS Sedan: September, 1972
Monaro GTS Sedan: April, 1973
Kingswood Vacationer: October, 1973
25th Anniversary Premier Sedan: November, 1973
Sandman Utility and Panel Van: January, 1974
Replaced October 1974. Produced for 36 months
Model Line Up
Belmont Sedan (6 Cylinder: 80169. V8: 80269)
Belmont Wagon (6 Cylinder 80135. V8: 80235)
Belmont Panel Van (6 Cylinder: 80170. V8: 80270)
Belmont Ute (6 Cylinder: 80180. V8: 80280)
Kingswood Sedan (6 Cylinder: 80369. V8: 80469)
Kingswood Wagon (6 Cylinder: 80335. V8: 80435)
Kingswood Ute (6 Cylinder: 80380. V8: 80480)
Premier Sedan (6 Cylinder: 81169. V8: 81269)
Premier Wagon (6 Cylinder: 81135. V8: 81235)
SS Sedan (V8: 80269)
Holden ‘One Tonner’ Ute (6 Cylinder: 80160. V8 80260)
Monaro 2 Door Coupe (6 Cylinder: 80337. V8: 80437)
Monaro GTS 2 Door Coupe : (V8: 80837)
Monaro GTS 350 2 Door Coupe (V8: 81837)
Monaro LS 2 Door (Luxury Sports) (6 Cylinder: 81137. V8: 81237)
Monaro GTS Sedan: (V8: 80469)
Statesman Sedan 81569 (V8: 81669)
Statesman DeVille Sedan (V8: 81469)
Sandman Ute
Sandman Panel Van
Prices at Time of Introduction
Belmont Sedan: $2 730
Belmont Wagon: $2 940
Belmont Utility: $2 570
Belmont Panel Van: $2 572
One Tonner: $2 804
Kingswood Sedan: $2 920
Kingswood Wagon: $3 130
Kingswood Utility: $2 685
Premier Sedan: $ 3 325
Premier Wagon: $3 520
Monaro Coupe: $3 120
Monaro LS Coupe: $3 570
Monaro GTS Coupe: $3 720
Monaro GTS 350 Coupe: $4 630
Statesman Custom Sedan: $3 800
Statesman DeVille Sedan: $4 660
Monaro GTS Sedan: $3 766
Monaro GTS 350 Sedan: $4 691
Holden SS V8 Sedan: $3 295
Kingswood Vacationer Sedan: $3 255
Kingswood Vacationer Wagon: $3 495
Total Number Built
485 650
Identification Information
All new larger, rounder body shape, with more inset grille, tail lights and indicators incorporated into the car bumper.
Engines
130 Export Only
Engine option number: L22
Engine prefix: QA
Capacity: 130 cubic inches
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Number of Cylinders: 6
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
Bore and Stroke:
Power: 90bhp at 4400rpm
Torque: 120ft-lb at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
173 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: L21
Engine Prefix: QE
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, BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)
Power: 84kw (112bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 217Nm (160lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
173 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: LD1
Engine Prefix: QD
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, BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.50 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 88kw (118bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 228Nm (168lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
202 Low Compression Red 6
Option number: L23
Engine Prefix: QM
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, BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 96kw (129bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 258Nm (190lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
202 High Compression Red 6
Option number: L20
Engine Prefix: QL
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, BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)
Power: 101kw (135bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 263Nm (194lbs/ft) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
253 Low Compression V8
Option Number: L33
Engine Prefix: QS
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 253 cubic inches (4.146 litres)
Number of Cylinders: Eight
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor, WW
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)
Power: 130kw (174bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 335Nm (247lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
253 High Compression V8
Option Number: L32
Engine prefix: QR
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, WW
Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)
Power: 138kw (185bhp) at 4400rpm
Torque: 355Nm (262lbs/ft) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
308 V8
Option Number: L30
Engine Prefix: QT
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, 4MV
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)
Power: 179kw (240bhp) at 4000rpm
Torque: 427Nm (315lbs/ft) at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
350 V8
Option number: L30
Engine Prefix: QU
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Capacity: 5.740 litres (350 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, 4MV
Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 88.39mm (4.00 x 3.48 inches)
Power: 224kw (300bhp) at 4800rpm
Torque: 515Nm (380lbs/ft) at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Transmissions
Manual
3 Speed Manual Transmission
6 cylinder and 253 V8
M15
Column shift
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
6 Cylinder and 253 V8
M20
Floor shift
1st: 3.05:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.05:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
308 V8 and 253 V8
M21
Floor shift
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.38:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.54:1
4 Speed Manual Transmission
350 V8
MC7
Floor shift
1st: 2.52:1
2nd: 1.88:1
3rd: 1.46:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.59:1
Automatic
3 Speed ‘Tri-Matic’ Automatic
Six cylinder, 253 V8 and 308 V8
M40
Column or floor shift
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic
350 V8
M41
Column or floor shift
1st: 2.48:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.08:1
Rear Axle Ratios
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G92
Ratio: 2.78:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G93
Ratio: 3.08:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G95
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G91
Ratio: 3.55:1
GM-H Banjo
Option Number: G90
Ratio: 3.90:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV3
Ratio: 2.78:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV1
Ratio: 3.08:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV2
Ratio: 3.36:1
GM-H Large Salisbury
Option Number: GV4
Ratio: 3.55:1
Optional LSD
Option Code: G80
Standard Applications
173 Six cylinder three speed manual transmission:
Standard: 3.55:1
Performance: 3.90:1
Economy: 3.36:1
173 Six cylinder Tri-matic automatic transmission:
Standard: 3.36:1
Performance: 3.55:1
202 Six cylinder three and four speed manual transmission:
Standard: 3.55:1
Economy: 3.36:1
202 Six cylinder Tri-matic automatic transmission:
Standard: 3.36:1
Performance: 3.55:1
253 V8 three and four speed manual transmission:
Standard: 3.08:1
Performance: 3.36:1
253 V8 “High Performance” four speed manual transmission:
Standard: 3.36:1
Performance: 3.55:1
253 V8 Tri-matic automatic transmission:
Standard: 2.78:1
Performance: 3.08:1
308 V8 “High Performance” four speed manual transmission:
Standard: 3.36:1
Performance: 3.55:1
Economy: 3.08:1
308 V8 Tri-matic automatic transmission:
Standard: 2.78:1
Performance: 3.36:1
Economy: 3.08:1
350 V8 “High Performance” four speed manual transmission:
Standard: 3.08:1
Performance: 3.55:1
350 V8 Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission:
Standard: 3.08:1
Economy: 2.78:1
Clutch
Diaphragm single dry plate
Chassis
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Full Chassis for One Tonner
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm independent type with rubber bushed inner pivots, coil springs, stabiliser bar and direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.
Rear: 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.
Salisbury type rear axle for V8
Steering
Recirculating ball type
Power assisted variable ratio available to all models
Brakes
Front: 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
Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums
Optional:
Power assisted ventilated Disc brakes on front wheels.
Electrical
12 volt with a coil and distributor ignition
Wheels
All models except Monaro GTS, Monaro GTS 350: 5.00JJ x 14
Monaro GTS and Monaro GTS 350: 6.00JK x 14
Optional:
6.0JJ x 14
Tyres
Sedans: Tubeless 6.95 x 14 four-ply low profile tyres
Wagons: Tubeless 7.35 L 14 4 P/R
Monaro GTS: D70 H 14 four ply
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 2819mm (111.0 inches)
Total Length: 4762mm (187.5 inches)
Total Width: Sedan: 1880mm (74.0 inches)
Total Height: 1371mm (54.0 inches)
Kerb Weight: 1338kg (2950lb)
Turning Circle: 11.9 metres (39ft )
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres (16.5 gallons)