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Date of Introduction

July 7, 1976

All models except Monaro LE and 50th Anniversary Kingswood: July, 1976

Monaro LE Coupe: August, 1976

Kingswood 50th Anniversary: November, 1976

Discontinued: October 1977

Time in production: 15 months

Previous model: HJ

Next Model: HZ

Model Line Up

Belmont Sedan

Belmont Station Wagon

Kingswood Sedan

Kingswood Station Wagon

Kingswood Utility

Kingswood Panel Van

Premier Sedan

Premier Station Wagon

Holden Chassis and Cab

Holden Utility

Holden Panel Van

Monaro GTS Sedan

Monaro LE Coupe (Limited Edition)

Statesman DeVille Sedan

Statesman Caprice Sedan

Sandman Utility

Sandman Panel Van

Prices at Time of Introduction

Belmont Sedan: $5 186

Belmont Wagon: $5 536

Utility: $4 754

Panel Van: $4 888

One Tonner: $4 630

Kingswood Sedan: $5 322

Kingswood Wagon: $5 663

Kingswood utility: $4 918

Kingswood Panel Van: $5 023

Premier Sedan: $6 679

Premier Wagon: $7 042

Monaro GTS Sedan: $7 016

Statesman DeVille: $8 554

Statesman Caprice: $12 445

50^th Anniversary Sedan: $6 271

50^th Anniversary Wagon: $6 557

Kingswood DeLuxe V8 Sedan: $6 706

Kingswood Deluxe V8 Wagon: $7 094

Holden LE Coupe: $10 750

Total Number Built

110 669

Identification Information

Similar to previous model with a revised grille to give a wider look, Holden badge in the centre of the grille.

Engines

2850 Low Compression Red 6

Option Number: L21

Engine Prefix: QE

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Capacity: 2.834 litres (173 cubic inches)

Number of Cylinders: Six

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder

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

Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm (3.5 x 3.0 inches)

Power: 75kw (100bhp) at 4200rpm (Manual)

Torque: 210Nm (155lbs/ft) at 2000rpm (Manual)

Power: 80kw (108bhp) at 4600rpm (Automatic)

Torque: 205Nm (151lbs/ft) at 2100rpm (Automatic)

Compression Ratio: 8.3:1

3300 Low Compression Red 6

Option Number: L23

Engine Prefix: QM

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)

Number of Cylinders: Six

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

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

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

Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)

Power: 76kw (102bhp) at 4000rpm

Torque: 245Nm (181lbs/ft) at 1200rpm

Compression Ratio: 7.5:1

3300 High Compression Red 6

Option Number: L20

Engine Prefix: QL

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Capacity: 3.310 litres (202 cubic inches)

Number of Cylinders: Six

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline

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

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

Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 82.6mm (3.625 x 3.25 inches)

Power: 81kw (109bhp) at 3900rpm (Manual)

Torque: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 1400rpm (Manual)

Power: 88kw (118bhp) at 4000rpm (Automatic)

Torque: 251Nm (185lbs/ft) at 2100rpm (Automatic)

Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

4.2 V8

Option Number: L32

Engine Prefix: QR

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Capacity: 4.149 litres (253 cubic inches)

Number of Cylinders: Eight

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg carburettor, WW

Bore and Stroke: 92.1 x 77.8mm (3.625 x 3.062 inches)

Power: 120kw (161bhp) at 4550rpm

Torque: 325Nm (240lbs/ft) at 2600rpm

Compression Ratio: 9.4:1

5.0 V8

Option Number: L31

Engine Prefix: QT

Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type

Capacity: 5.035 litres (308 cubic inches)

Number of cylinders: Eight

Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, Vee configuration

Head Design: Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder

Fuel System: Four barrel Rochester Quadrajet type carburettor, 4MC

Bore and Stroke: 101.6 x 77.8mm (4.00 x 3.00 inches)

Power: 161kw (216bhp) at 4800rpm

Torque: 400Nm (295lbs/ft) at 3100rpm

Compression Ratio: 9.4:1

Transmissions

Manual

3 Speed Manual Transmission

6 Cyl and 4.2 V8

Column shift

Option number: M15

1st: 3.07:1

2nd: 1.68:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 3.59:1

4 Speed Manual Transmission

6 Cyl and 4.2 V8

Floor shift

M20

1st: 3.05:1

2nd: 2.19:1

3rd: 1.51:1

4th: 1.00:1

Reverse: 3.05:1

4 Speed Manual Transmission

3.3

Floor shift

1st: 3.74:1

2nd: 2.68:1

3rd: 1.68:1

4th: 1.00:1

Reverse: 3.72:1

4 Speed Manual Transmission

4.2 V8)

Floor shift

Option Number: M21

1st: 2.54:1

2nd: 1.83:1

3rd: 1.38:1

4th: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.54:1

Automatic

3 Speed Tri-Matic Automatic Transmission

Column or floor shift

Option Number: M40

1st: 2.31:1

2nd: 1.46:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 1.85:1

3 Speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 Automatic

Column or floor shift

Option Number: M41

1st: 2.48:1

2nd: 1.48:1

3rd: 1.00:1

Reverse: 2.08:1

Rear Axle

GM-H Large Salisbury

Option Number: GU7

Ratio: 2.78:1

GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury

Option Number: GU4

Ratio: 3.08:1

GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury

Option Number: GV4

Ratio: 3.36:1

GM-H Banjo or Large Salisbury

Option Number: GV7

Ratio: 3.55:1

GM-H Banjo

Option Number: GU8

Ratio: 3.90:1

GM-H Large Salisbury

Option Number: GM9

Ratio: 4.44:1

LSD optional

Option Number: G80

Clutch

Diaphragm single dry plate

Chassis

Unitary construction (Monocoque)

Full Chassis for One Tonner

Suspension

Front: Independent SLA type, coil springs, stabiliser bar and direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.

Rear: Live axle, four link system with coil springs and direct acting shocks.

Steering

Recirculating ball

Optional power assisted variable ratio with hydraulic pump available to all models

Brakes

Front: Hydraulic 10.88inch (276mm) power assisted ventilated discs standard

Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums

Electrical

12 volt, coil distributor ignition

Exhaust

Single exhaust pipe

Single or optional Dual exhaust on vehicles fitted with V8

Manifold changed to comply with ADR 27A

Wheels

Short spoke steel disc wheels fitted to all models excluding GTS, which was fitted with five spoke pressed steel type slotted rally wheels

All models except Monaro GTS and Statesman Caprice: 5.00JJ x 14

Monaro GTS and Statesman Caprice: 6.00JJ x 14

Tyres

Belmont: 6.95 L14 4 P/R

Kingswood: C 78 L14 4 P/R

Premier: E78 L14 4 P/R

Monaro GTS: ER14 (Radial)

Wagons: E78 L14 4 P/R

Statesman Caprice: FR 78 S 14 

Exterior Dimensions

Total Length: 4834mm (190.3 inches)

Total Width: 1877mm (73.9 inches)

Total Height: 1379mm (54.3 inches)

Wheelbase: 2819mm (111.0 inches)

Kerb Weight: 1330kg (2932lb)

Turning Circle: Sedans: 12.1 metres (39.7ft); Wagons, Statesman: 12.3 metres (40.5ft)

Fuel Tank Capacity: 75 litres (16.5 gallons)

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