Model Name
FJ Holden
Previous Model and Next Model
48-215(FX), Next model FE Holden
Dates of Production
Introduced:May 1953
Discontinued: July 1956
The FJ Holden was in production for 38 months
Production Figures
169 969
Model Range
Standard Sedan (FJ/215)
Business Sedan (FJ/217)
Special Sedan (FJ/225)
Panel Van (December 1953) (FJ/2104)
Utility (FJ/2106)
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| Years | 1971–1974 |
|---|---|
| Body | Coupe |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 5 |
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Prices at Introduction
Standard: £1 023 ($2 046)
Business Sedan: £1 052 ($2 104)
Special Sedan: £1 075 ($2 150)
Panel Van: £985 ($1 970)
Utility: £969 ($1 938)
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Wheelbase: 103 inches (2 620mm)
Total Length: 173.3 inches (4401mm)
Width 66.9 inches (1 699mm)
Kerb Weight 2250lb (1012kg)
Turning circle: 11.3m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9.5 Gallons (43 litres)
Engines
Grey Engine
Engine Prefix: 121794 to 283372
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: 6.5:1
Power: 45kW (60bhp) @ 3800 RPM
Torque: 135Nm (100lb-ft) @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Stromberg BXOV-1 Carburettor
Transmission
3 Speed Manual
Column Shift
Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd.
1st: 2.985:1
2nd: 1.591:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.985:1
Rear Axle
GM-H Banjo
Ratio: 3.98:1
Clutch
Single-plate, dry disc, diaphragm type spring driven plate cushioned to hub by four
high rate coil springs
Body Construction
Monocoque unibody structure
Ignition and Electrical
6 volt battery. Coil and generator
Exhaust
Straight through resonance type muffler to a single tail pipe
Suspension
Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs
Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs
Steering
Worm and sector 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
Low pressure balloon 5.50×15 four-ply (Standard), 5.90×15 four-ply (Special)