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| Years | 1999–2000 |
|---|---|
| Body | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
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Model Name
HD Holden
Previous Model and Next Model
EH, Next model, HR
Dates of Production
Introduced:February 14, 1965
Discontinued: April 1966
The HD Holden was in production for 14 months
Production Figures
178 927
Model Range
Standard Sedan: (HD/215)
Special Sedan: (HD/225)
Standard Wagon: (HD/219)
Special Wagon: (HD/229)
Premier Sedan: (HD/235)
Premier Wagon: (HD239)
Panel Van: (HD/2104)
Utility: (HD/2106)
Prices at Introduction
Standard Sedan: £1 070 ($2 140)
Special Sedan: £1 130 ($2 260)
Standard Wagon: £1 160 ($2 320)
Special Wagon: £1 221 ($2 442)
Premier Sedan: £1 330 ($2 660)
Premier Wagon: £1 420 ($2 840)
Panel Van: £988 ($1 976)
Utility: £977 ($1 954)
Engines
149 LC Low Compression Red 6
Option Number: 528
Engine Prefix: 149E
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: 149D
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: 179F
Capacity: 2950cc 179 cubic inches (2.934 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston
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
179 X2 Red 6
Option Number: 578
Engine Prefix: 179X
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: 2 single barrel Stromberg Carburettors
Bore and Stroke: 3.563 x 3.00 inches (90.5 x 76.2mm)
Power: 140bhp (104kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 178lb-ft (241Nm) at 2200rpm
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
2 speed Automatic ‘Powerglide’
Column shift
1st: 1.82:1
2nd: 1.1:1
Reverse: 1.82:1
Rear Axle
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532A
Ratio:3.55:1
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532B
Ratio: 3.36:1
Name: GM-H Banjo
Option Number: 532C
Ratio:3.90:1
Clutch
GMH Belleville diaphragm single dry plate
Body Construction
Monocoque unibody structure
Ignition and Electrical
12 volt 9 plate battery with 44 amp-hour capacity at 20 hour rating of 35 amps
Alternator
Coil and distributor integral centrifrugal and vacuum type advance control
Exhaust
Welded steel tube, unrestricted reverse flow 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 16.8:1 with optional Power steering available
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums, Optional disc brakes
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Wheels
Demountable disc wheels
Tyres
Tubeless 6.40 x 13 four-ply, six-ply optional on Station Sedans and Premier models. Safety rims
Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)
Total Length: 179.6 inches (4569mm)
Total Width: 70 inches (1778mm)
Total Height at kerb weight: 59.1 inches (1501mm)
Wheelbase: 106.0 inches (2692mm)
Front Track: 53.9 inches (1369mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight: 2681lb (1216kg)
Turning Circle: 11.4m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.5 gallons (53.3 litres)
Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)
Total Length: 179.8 inches (4567mm)
Total Width: 70 inches (1778mm)
Total Height at kerb weight: 59.3 inches (1506mm)
Wheelbase: 106.0 inches (2692mm)
Front Track: 53.9 inches (1369mm)
Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb Weight: 2764lb (1254kg)
Turning Circle: 11.4m
Fuel Tank Capacity: 11.5 gallons (53.3 litres)