1961 Holden EK Sedan Automatic Specifications

Specifications: 1961 Holden EK Sedan Automatic

Specifications: 1961 Holden EK Sedan Automatic

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

Australia

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1961

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

22.5

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

4

Front Track:

1382 mm, 54.4 in

Rear Track:

1384 mm, 54.5 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4617 mm, 181.8 in

Total Width:

1703 mm, 67 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1521 mm, 59.9 in

Wheelbase:

2667 mm, 105 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.73

Ground Clearance:

186 mm, 7.3 in

Kerb Weight:

1145 Kg, 2524 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Engine Manufacturer:

GM

Capacity:

2.3 Litre, 2262cc (138.036 cu in)

Type:

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 12 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

Wet Sumped

Fuel System:

1 Stromberg Carburettor

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

77.80 mm × 79.40 mm, 3.06 in × 3.13 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.98

Power:

76 PS (75 bhp) (55.9 kW) @ 4500 rpm

Specific Output :

33.2 bhp per litre, 0.54 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

163.0 Nm (120 ft·lb) (16.6 kgm) @ 1400 rpm

Specific Torque:

72.06 Nm/litre

Bmep:

905.5 kPa (131.3 psi)

Compression Ratio:

7.25:1

Fuel Capacity:

43.2 Litres, 9.5 UK Gal, 11.4 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

377cc per cylinder

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

4

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Automatic

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.89

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

19.80 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

29.20 s

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

25.80 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

121 Km/h (75 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

65.5 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Drum Front / Rear Drum Brakes

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Recirculating Ball Steering

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

3.800

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

4.5J x 13

Rear:

4.5J x 13

Tyres :

Front:

640 x 13

Rear:

640 x 13

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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