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| Years | 1997–2000 |
|---|---|
| Body | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
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Model Name
EH
Previous Model and Next Model
EJ, Next model, HD
Dates of Production
Introduced:August 26, 1963
Discontinued: February 1965
In production for 18 months
Production Figures
256 959
Model Range
Standard Sedan: (EH/215)
Special Sedan: (EH/225)
Standard Wagon: (EH/219)
Special Wagon: (EH/229)
Premier Sedan: (EH/235)
Premier Wagon: (EH239)
Panel Van: (EH/2104)
Utility: (EH/2106)
Option packages:
Holden 179M-S4 Special Sedan: (S4)
Prices at Introduction
Standard Sedan: £1 051 ($2 102)
Special Sedan: £1 111 ($2 222)
Standard Wagon: £1 140 ($2 280)
Special Wagon: £1 200 ($2 400)
Premier Sedan: £1 420 ($2 840)
Premier Wagon: £1 509 ($3 018)
Panel Van: £ 988 ($1 976)
Utility: £977 ($1 954)
S4: £1 160 ($2 320) Only 126 made
Engines
149 Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: 528
Engine Prefix: Y
Capacity: 2450cc 149 cubic inches (2.442 litres)
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 Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 3.25 x 3.00 inches (82.5 x 76.2mm)
Power: 95bhp (71kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 135lb-ft (183Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 7.7:1
149 High Compression Red 6
Option Number: Standard
Engine prefix: H
Capacity: 2450cc 149 cubic inches (2.442 litres)
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 Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2
Bore and Stroke: 3.25 x 3.00 inches (82.5 x 76.2mm)
Power: 100bhp (75kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 145lb-ft (197Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
179 Red 6
Option Number: 529
Engine Prefix: M
Capacity: 2950cc 179 cubic inches (2.934 litres)
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 Bendix Stromberg BXV-2
Bore and Stroke: 3.563 x 3.00 inches (90.5 x 76.2mm)
Power: 115bhp (86kw) at 4000rpm
Torque: 175lb-ft (237Nm) at 1600rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.8:1
Transmission
Manual
3 speed Manual
Column shift
Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd
1st: 2.99:1
2nd: 1.59:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.99:1
Automatic
Hydramatic Automatic Transmission (3 speed): Column shift Type H563
1st: 3.513 to 2.933:1
2nd: 1.576:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.364 to 2.358:1
Rear Axle
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532A
Ratio: 3.55:1
Standard application: Commercial manual and all automatic models and S4 models
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532B
Ratio: 3.36:1
Standard application: Standard and Special manual models (except commercials):
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532C
Ratio: 3.90:1
*Optional for all models
Clutch
GMH Belleville diaphragm, single dry plate
Body Construction
Monocoque unibody structure
Ignition and Electrical
12 volt battery, Coil and generator. Distributor automatic centrifugal and vacuum-type advance control
Exhaust
Single pipe, Welded steel tube with full bore, reverse flow type muffler
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs. Stabiliser bar. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks
Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, four leaves on Sedan, five leaves on Station Sedan. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks
Steering
Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.3:1
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Wheels
Demountable disc wheels
Tyres
Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply, 6.40×13 six-ply optional on Station Sedans
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 177.6 inches (4511mm)
Premier Sedan: 179.1 inches (4549mm)
Total Width: 68 inches (1727mm)
Total Height at kerb weight: 58.2 inches (1478mm)
Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight: Automatic: 2612lb (1185kg)
Turning circle 11.1m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Total Length: 177.6 inches (4511mm)
Total Width: 68 inches (1727mm)
Total Height at kerb weight: 58.5 inches (1486mm)
Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight: Manual: 2598lb (1178kg)
Turning circle 11.1m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)
Exterior Dimensions (Utility/ Panel Van)
Total Length: 176.6 inches (4486mm)
Total Width: 67.9 inches (1725mm)
Total Height at kerb weight: 58.2 inches (1478mm)
Panel Van: 65.9 inches (1674mm)
Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight:
Utility Manual: 2462lb (1117kg)
Panel Van Manual: 2534lb (1149kg)
Turning circle 11.1m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)