Model Name
FE Holden
Previous Model and Next Model
FJ, Next model FC
Dates of Production
Introduced:July 1956
Discontinued: May 1958
The FE Holden was in production for 22 months
Production Figures
155 161
Model Range
Standard Sedan (Introduced July 19 1956) (FE/215)
Business Sedan (Introduced July 19 1956) (FE/217)
Special Sedan (Introduced July 19 1956) (FE/225)
Standard Wagon (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/219)
Special Wagon (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/229)
Panel Van (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/2104)
Utility (Introduced February 28 1957) (FE/2106)
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| Years | 1995–1997 |
|---|---|
| Body | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
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Paint Codes
| Code | Name | Colour | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Alaskan Blue | — | Metallic |
| — | Atlantis Blue | — | Metallic |
| — | Azure Blue | — | Metallic |
| — | Botanic | — | Metallic |
| — | British Racing Green | — | Metallic |
| — | Cashmere | — | Metallic |
| — | Cayman Green | — | Metallic |
| — | Cosmo Purple | — | Metallic |
| — | Deep Bronze | — | Metallic |
| — | Deep Forest Green | — | Metallic |
| — | Hamilton Blue | — | Metallic |
| — | Harvest Gold | — | Metallic |
| — | Heron White | — | Solid |
| — | Imola Red | — | Metallic |
| — | Juniper Green | — | Metallic |
| — | Pacific Blue | — | Metallic |
| — | Panther Black | — | Solid |
| — | Phantom Black | — | Metallic |
| — | Quicksilver | — | Metallic |
| — | Regency Red | — | Metallic |
| — | Smoke Grey | — | Metallic |
| — | Sorrento Blue | — | Metallic |
| — | Storm Grey | — | Metallic |
| — | Tiger Mica | — | Metallic |
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Prices at Introduction
Standard Sedan: £1 141 ($2 282)
Business Sedan: £1 173 ($2 346)
Special Sedan: £1 205 ($2 410)
Standard Wagon: £1 249 ($2 498)
Special Wagon: £1 311 ($2 622)
Panel Van: £1 062 ($2 124)
Utility: £1 039 ($2 078)
Engines
Grey Engine
Engine Prefix: L283373 to L439506
Capacity: 2160 cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type
Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
Configuration Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
Number of Cylinders: 6
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Bore and Stroke 3 x 3.125 Inches (76.2 x 79.4mm)
Compression Ratio 6.8:1
Power: 52kW (70bhp) @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 149Nm (110lb-ft) @ 1200 RPM
Fuel system: Stromberg BXOV-1 double venturi downdraft type carburettor, AC mechanical fuel pump.
Transmission
3 Speed Manual
Column Shift
Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd gears
1st: 2.985:1
2nd: 1.591:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.985:1
Rear Axle
GM-H Banjo
Ratio: 3.88:1
Clutch
Diaphragm type spring, Single-plate, dry disc, Hydraulically controlled
Body Construction
Monocoque unibody structure
Ignition and Electrical
12 volt battery. Coil and generator
Exhaust
Single tail-pipe, oval shaped, full bore, reverse flow type muffler
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs
Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs
Steering
Recirculating ball type, ratio 14:1
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Wheels
Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel
Tyres
Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40 x 13 four-ply
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 176.0 inches (4470mm)
Total width: 67.0 inches (1702mm)
Height at Kerb Weight: 61.0 inches (1549mm)
Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight: 2380lb (1080kg)
Turning Circle 11.3m
Fuel Tank Capacity:9.5 Gallons (43 litres)