- Years of Manufacture: 1976 - 1978
- Number Built: 49,902 (8,527 Hatchbakcs)
- Price at Introduction:
- S 1900 4 door: $4345
- SL 1900 4 door: $4813
- S 2850 4 door: $4584
- SL 2850 4 door: $5249
- SL/R 3300 4 door: $5798
- S 4.2 V8 4 door: $6027
- SL 4.2 V8 4 door: $6284
- SL/R 4.2 V8 4 door: $6485
- SL/R 5.0 V8 4 door: $6885
- SL 3300 Hatchback: $5683
- SS 3300 Hatchback: $6088
- SS 4.2 V8 Hatchback: $6813
- SS 5.0 V8 Hatchback: $7275
- Models:
- S 4 and 6 cylinder sedan
- SL 4 and 6 cylinder sedan
- SL/R 6 and V8 sedan
- SL 6 and V8 Hatchback
- SS 6 and V8 Hatchback
- A9X option pack available for 5.0 litre SL/R sedan and SS Hatchback models
- Date(s) of Introduction:
- 24th February, 1976
- 16th November 1976 (4 cyl. Sunbird)
- March 1977 RTS introduced across range
- To Identify:
- Minor facelift to outgoing LH model, with revisions to badges, nameplates, wheel trims
- All models now fitted with 7 inch round headlamps
- Attractive Hatchback model now available
- SL/R 5000 has body coloured rear spoiler
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions (Sedan):
- Total Length:
4509mm
- Total Width: 1704mm
- Total Height at kerb weight: 1331mm
- Wheelbase:
2586mm
- Front Track: 1400mm
- Rear Track:
1372mm
- Exterior Dimensions (Hatch):
- Total Length:
4509mm
- Total Width: 1704mm
- Total Height at kerb weight: 1326mm
- Wheelbase:
2586mm
- Front Track: 1400mm
- Rear Track:
1372mm
- Kerb Weight:
- Turning Circle:
- Fuel Tank Capacity:
- Sedan: 55 litres
- Hatch: 52.5 litres
- 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
- Clock on SL models
- Optional "Fuel Economy" warning light
- 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 161 6 cylinder :
- Capacity: 161ci 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 (130 kW) at 4800rpm
- Power after July 1976: 120 kW
- 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 Rochester Quadrajet downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.06 inches
(101.6 x 77.7mm)
- Power: 240bhp (186 kW) at 4800rpm
- Power after July 1976: 170 kW
- Torque: 315lb-ft (434Nm) at 3400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.7:1
- 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:
- Cast iron manifold and single exhaust
- SS Hatch and SL/R 5000: Dual exhaust pipes
- 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 3300 Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.05:1
- 2nd: 2.19:1
- 3rd: 1.51:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.05:1
- 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
- 2.60:1 mated to T10 four speed available with A9X option
- Top Speed in Gears:
- 4.2 litre V8 Hatchback 3 speed automatic:
- 1st: 55 mph (88 km/h)
- 2nd: 86 mph (138 km/h)
- 3rd: 103 mph (165 km/h)
- 0-100 km/h: 11.6 seconds
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
18.1 seconds
- SS 5000 Hatchback 4 speed manual:
- 1st: 53 mph (85 km/h)
- 2nd: 73 mph (117 km/h)
- 3rd: 97 mph (156 km/h)
- 4th: 117 mph (188 km/h)
- 0-100 km/h: 7.8 seconds
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
15.6 seconds
- Suspension:
- Front: Wishbone and swivel 'A' type,
coil springs, Direct acting shock absorbers.
SL/R's and SS Hatchback fitted with stabiliser bar. From April 1977 with the introduction of RTS the suspension arms were relocated and RTS gemoetry introduced, uprated coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar fitted to all models
- 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. From April 1977 with the introduction of RTS uprated coil springs, direct acting shock absorbers, stabiliser bar fitted to all models
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 18.0:1
- After April 1977 20.4:1
- Two spoked steering wheel on S and
SL models, three spoked version on SL/R
and SS models
- Brakes:
- Front: Drums on S model, 254mm discs
on SL and SL/R models, 254mm on A9X option pack
- Rear: 228mm drums on all models, 293mm discs for A9X option pack
- Wheels:
- Full circle vented disc wheels
- S and SL models: 4.50JJ
x 13
- SL/R and SS: 5.50JJ x 13
- Tyres:
- S and SL 4 cylinder models: A78L13 4
P/R
- SL 6 cylinder models: B78L13 4P/R
- SL/R and SS: 175SR13 radials
- Note: Radials fitted to all models from April 1977 with introduction of Radial Tuned Suspension
Holden Torana LX
Hatchback Launch:
(circa 1977)
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