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1971–1974 · Sedan
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Years 1971–1974
Body Sedan
Doors 4
Seats 5

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Automatic Transmission Oil
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Statesman HQ    Part: Automatic Transmission Oil

Dexron III (ATF) ~7.0-7.4 L (dry fill) Trimatic 3-speed automatic (from late HK/HT) Powerglide on earliest HK Castrol Transmax Dexron III / Penrite Dex III Trimatic dry-fill figure of ~7 L (converter + pan) is forum-sourced from Holden factory Trimatic diagnosis literature for the HQ generation a simple drain-and-refill from the pan takes considerably less (~3-4 L). Verify against a factory manual for the exact model.
Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202)
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Statesman HQ    Part: Engine Oil (Six-Cylinder: 161/173/186/202)

SAE 20W-50 4.5-5.0 L 161/173/186/202 ci Red motor (161/186 through HG 173/202 from HQ onward) Penrite Classic HPR30 20W-60 / Castrol Classic XL30 Six-cylinder capacity is a typical figure for this Red-motor family Radial Tuned Suspension (RTS) introduced drivetrain oils unchanged from HX. Verify exact figure for the specific engine capacity fitted against a factory manual.
Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)
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Vehicle: HQ Holden Statesman HQ    Part: Engine Oil (V8: 253/308)

SAE 20W-50 4.3-5.2 L 5.0L (308) / 4.2L (253) Holden V8 Penrite HPR30 20W-60 / Penrite Classic Later factory service data (via Penrite lube guide) shows 4.3 L for early Commodore-era V8 refills rising to ~5.1-5.2 L in later revisions figure is consistent across the V8\'s long production run from HQ through to VS. Confirm exact figure for HK-HG-era 253/308 against a factory manual.
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Model Name

HR Holden

Previous Model and Next Model

HD, Next model, HK

Dates of Production

Introduced: April 18, 1966, Four Speed Manual and “186S” Engine: June, 1967

Discontinued: January 1968

The HR Holden was in production for 21 months

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Production Figures

252 352

Model Range

Standard Sedan: (HR/215)

Special Sedan: (HR/225)

Standard Wagon: (HR/219)

Special Wagon: (HR/229)

Premier Sedan: (HR/235)

Premier Wagon: (HR239)

Panel Van: (HR/2104)

Utility: (HR/2106)

Prices at Introduction

Standard Sedan $2 140

Special Sedan $2 260

Standard Wagon $2 320

Special Wagon $2 442

Premier Sedan $2 660

Premier Wagon $2 840

Panel Van $1 976

Utility $1 954

*Note: Decimal Currency introduced February 14, 1966

Engines

2.64 161 Low Compression Red 6

Option Number: 528

Engine Prefix: 161W

Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating cylinder type

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Number of Cylinders: Six

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: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)

Power: 108bhp (81kw) at 4400rpm

Torque: 146lb-ft (198Nm) at 2000rpm

Compression Ratio: 8.2:1

2.64 161 High Compression Red 6

Option Number: Standard

Engine Prefix: 161R

Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Number of Cylinders: Six

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: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)

Power: 114bhp (kw) at 4400rpm

Torque: 157lb-ft (8Nm) at 2000rpm

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

3.05 186 Red 6

Option Number: 529

Engine Prefix: 186A

Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Number of Cylinders: Six

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2, single barrel downdraft type carburettor

Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)

Power: 126bhp (kw) at 4600rpm

Torque: 181lb-ft (Nm) at 2200rpm

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

3.05 186 X2 Red 6

Option Number: 578

Engine Prefix: 186K (up to 162700)

Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Number of Cylinders: Six

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Twin carburettor, 2x Bendix Stromberg BXUV-2

Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)

Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm

Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

3.05 186S Red 6

Option Number: 578

Engine Prefix: 186K (from 162700 onwards)

Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 litres)

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Number of Cylinders: Six

Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor

Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)

Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm

Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

Transmissions

Manual

Manual Transmission (3 speed)

Location: Column shift

Synchromesh on 2nd and 3rd.

1st: 2.99:1

2nd: 1.59:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.99:1

Manual Transmission (4 speed)

Location: Floor shift

1st: 3.428:1

2nd: 2.156:1

3rd: 1.366:1

4th: 1.000:1

Reverse: 3.317:1

Automatic

Powerglide Automatic Transmission (2 speed)

Location: Column or floor 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

LSD Optional:

Option Number: 584

Clutch

GMH Belleville diaphragm single dry plate

Ignition and Electrical

12 volt. Coil and distributor with automatic centrifugal and vacuum type advance control

Body Construction

Monocoque unibody structure

Exhaust

Front and Rear tail pipe. Single combined muffler and resonator assembly

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

Optional Power Steering

Turning circle 11.1m

Brakes

Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums, optional disc brakes

Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Wheels

Demountable disc wheels

Tyres

Tubeless 6.40×13 Dunlop B7 Plus four-ply medium low profile tyres

Six-ply optional on all models.

Safety rims

Exterior Dimensions (Sedan)

Total Length: 181.1 inches (4600mm)

Total Width: 70 inches (1778mm)

Total Height at kerb weight: 58.3 inches (1481mm)

Wheelbase: 106.0 inches (2692mm)

Front Track: 53.9 inches (1369mm)

Rear Track: 54.9 inches (1394mm)

Kerb Weight: 2682lb (1217kg)

Exterior Dimensions (Wagon)

Total Length: 180.2 inches (4577mm)

Total Width: 70 inches (1778mm)

Total Height at kerb weight: 58.5 inches (1486mm)

Wheelbase: 106.0 inches (2692mm)

Front Track: 53.9 inches (1369mm)

Rear Track: 54.9 inches (1394mm)

Kerb Weight: Standard Station Sedan: 2738lb (1242kg)

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