- Years of Manufacture: 1974 - 1976
- Number Built: 71,408
- Price at Introduction:
- Torana S 1900 4 door: $3105
- Torana SL 1900 4 door: $3375
- Torana
S 2850 4 door: $3205
- Torana SL 2850 4 door: $3545
- Torana SL/R 3300 4 door: $3915
- Torana SL/R 253 V8 4 door: $4046
- Torana SL/R 5000 4 door: $4415
- TriMatic option to S and SL: $275
- TriMatic option to S/LR: $165
- Option 253 V8 from 3300 6: $131
- 5 litre V8 with SL/R 5000 option kit:
$500 (may vary according to tyre and
transmission choice)
- Note: The TA Torana was still available
at the launch of the LH, and sold for
$2360
- Models:
- Torana S 4 and 6 cylinder
- Torana SL 4 and 6 cylinder
- Torana SL/R 6 cylinder and V8
- Plus 4 and G-Pak based on above models
- Date(s) of Introduction:
- 6 and V8's: March, 1974
- 1900: May, 1974
- L34: July, 1974
- G-Pak: February, 1975
- Plus 4: September, 1974
- To Identify:
- Completely new squared off shape
- Circular headlights in squared off
surrounds on 4 cylinder models
- Square headlights on 6 and V8 models
- Grille
in 4 parts for 4 cylinder models
- Rectangular grille for 6 and V8 models
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
4493mm
- Total Width: 1704mm
- Total Height at kerb weight: 1328mm
- Wheelbase:
2586mm
- Front Track: 1400mm
- Rear Track:
1372mm
- Kerb Weight:
- Turning Circle:
- Fuel Tank Capacity:
- Instruments:
- S and SL models:
- Speedometer with integrated
odometer
- Petrol gauge
- Brake System Failure warning lamp
- High beam indicator
- Turn signal indicators
- Generator warnining lamp
- Oil pressure warning lamp
- Temperature warning lamp
- Pedal operated hand brake
- SL/R models:
- Speedometer with integrated odometer
- Petrol gauge
- Brake System Failure warning lamp
- High beam indicator
- Turn signal indicators
- Battery Charge gauge
- Oil pressure gauge
- Temperature gauge
- Tachometer
- Pedal operated hand brake
- 1900 (Opel-sourced) 4 cylinder:
- Capacity: 1.897 litres
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Solex two-barrel downdraft
type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 93.0mm x 69.8mm
- Power: 102bhp (76 kW) at 5400rpm
- Torque: 156Nm at 2800rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9:1
- 2850 173 6 cylinder:
- Capacity: 173ci 2640cc 2.834 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- 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
- Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm
- Power: 118bhp (88.0 kW) at 4400rpm
- Torque: 228Nm at 2000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
- 3300 202 6 cylinder:
- Capacity: 201.9ci 3050cc 3.310 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
- Fuel System: Single Bendix-Stromberg
single downdraught carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.25 inches
(92.1 x 82.5mm)
- Power: 135bhp (101 kW) at 4400rpm
- Torque: 194lb-ft (262Nm) at 2000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
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- 253 4.2 litre V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 253 ci 4.146 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
Vee configuration
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Twin barrel Bendix-Stromberg
carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.062 inches
(92.0 x 77.7mm)
- Power: 185bhp (138 kW) at 4400rpm
- Torque: 262lb-ft (355Nm) at 2400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- 308 5 Litre V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 308 ci 5.047 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
Vee configuration
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Four barrel Stromberg
downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.06 inches
(101.6 x 77.7mm)
- Power: 240bhp (179 kW) at 4800rpm
- Torque: 315lb-ft (427Nm) at 2400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9:1
- 308 5 Litre V8 Engine with optional
racing kit:
- Capacity: 308 ci 5.047 litre
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
Vee configuration
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Holley four-barrel carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.06 inches
(101.6 x 77.7mm)
- Power: 349bhp (260 kW) at 6000rpm
- Torque: 280-295lb-ft (380-400Nm)
at 3000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 4 cylinder models: 12 volt with 33
amp alternator and solenoid actuated
starter motor
- 6 cylinder and V8 models: 12
volt with 35 amp alternator and
solenoid actuated starter motor
- Coil and distributor ignition
on all models
- Exhaust:
- 4
speed 1900 Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.05:1
- 2nd: 2.19:1
- 3rd: 1.51:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.90:1
- 3 speed 1900, 2850 & 3300 Automatic
Transmission:
- 1st: 2.31:1
- 2nd: 1.46:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 1.85:1
- 3 speed 2850 & 3300 Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.07:1
- 2nd: 1.68:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.59:1
- 4 speed 4.2 litre 253 Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 2.54:1
- 2nd: 2.19:1
- 3rd: 1.51:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.05:1
- 4 speed 5000 Manual
Transmission:
- 1st: 2.54:1
- 2nd: 1.83:1
- 3rd: 1.38:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 2.54:1
- 4.2 and 5.0 litre Automatic Transmission:
- 1st: 2.31:1
- 2nd: 1.46:1
- 3rd: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 1.85:1
- Clutch:
- Single dry plate diaphram spring
actuation type
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 1900 manual: 3.90:1
- 1900 automatic: 3.55:1
- 2850 manual:
3.36:1
- 2850 automatic: 2.78:1
- 3300 manual: 3.08:1
- 3300 automatic: 2.78:1
- 4.2 and 5.0 manual: 2.78:1
- 4.2 and 5.0 automatic: 2.78:1
- Other combinations available as options,
such as 3.08 and 3.36 on L34
- Top Speed in Gears:
- 6 cylinder 2.85 litre S 3 speed automatic:
- 1st: 47 mph (76 km/h)
- 2nd: 73 mph (117 km/h)
- 3rd: 88 mph (142 km/h)
- 0-100 km/h: 14.9 seconds
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
19.8 seconds
- SL/R 5000 4 speed manual:
- 1st: 48 mph (77 km/h)
- 2nd: 67 mph (108 km/h)
- 3rd: 88 mph (142 km/h)
- 4th: 122 mph (196 km/h)
- 0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
15.5 seconds
- Suspension:
- Front: Wishbone and swivel 'A' type,
coil springs, Direct acting shock absorbers. SL/R's fitted with stabiliser bar
- Rear: Four link type with rubber-bushed suspension arms and coil springs. Hydraulic double acting telescopic shocks. Live rear axle. Stabiliser bar fitted to SL/R and V8 models
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 16.5:1
- Two spoked steering wheel on S and
SL models, three spoked version on SL/R
models
- Brakes:
- Front: Drums on S model, 254mm discs
on SL and SL/R models, 254mm on L34 model
- Rear: 228mm drums on all models except
L34, which was fitted with 254mm drums
- Wheels:
- Full circle vented disc wheels
- S and SL models: 4.50JJ
x 13
- SL/R: 5.50JJ x 13
- Tyres:
- S and SL 4 cylinder models: A78L13 4
P/R
- SL 6 cylinder models: B78L13 4P/R
- SL/R: 175SR13 radials
Holden Torana LH
The Car For Its Time:
(circa 1975)
There's a movement, in the air. Something stirring way out there, a feeling growing bigger every day, this is the land that's on the move, where the people like to prove that we're in tune, yes Australia's out to show the world its place. It's a time to be proud, a time for moving forward, a time for breaking loose, Torana...Torana is the car for its time. Watch it go, see the style, all that power makes you smile...
Also see: LH Torana Brochure
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