- Years of Manufacture: 1953 - 1956
- Number Built: 169,969
- Price at Introduction: £1023 ($2064)
- Models:
- Standard Sedan
- Business Sedan
- Special Sedan
- Panel Van
- Utility
- Date(s) of Introduction:
- All Models (except
Panel Van) - October, 1953
- Panel Van - December, 1953
- To Identify:
- Similar body to 48/215 but with open
grille and thick horizontal chrome bar
- "Holden" badge
mounted on front centre of bonnet
- Centrally mounted rear
stop light with chrome surround
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length: 173.3 inches (4401mm)
- Total width: 66.9 inches (1702mm)
- Height at kerb weight: 62.3 inches (1581mm)
- Wheelbase: 103.0 inches (2616mm)
- Front Track: 53.0 inches (1346mm)
- Rear Track: 54.0 inches (1372mm)
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- Kerb Weight:
- Turning Circle:
- Instruments:
- Speedometer
- Petrol gauge
- Heat indicator
- Oil warning lamp
- Generator warning lamp
- Transmission:
- 1st: 2.985:1 to top speed of 30 mph
(48 km/h)
- 2nd: 1.591:1 to top speed of 52 mph
(84 km/h)
- 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 80.4 mph
(129 km/h)
- Reverse: 2.985:1
- Clutch:
- Single-plate, dry disc, diaphragm type
spring driven plate cushioned to hub by
four high rate coil springs
- Rear Axle Ratio:
- Engine/Transmission Combinations:
- Standard six-cylinder engine and three
speed manual
- 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
- Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
- Engine:
- Capacity: 2160cc 132.5 cubic inches
(2.171 litres)
- 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: Stromberg double venturi
downdraft type carburettor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.00 x 3.125 inches
(76.2 x 79.4mm)
- Power: 60bhp (45kw) at 3800rpm
- Torque: 100lb-ft (135Nm) at 2000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 6.5:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 6 volt
- Coil and generator
- Exhaust:
- Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance
type muffler
- Suspension:
- Front: Short and long arm independent
type with coil springs
- Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic
springs
- Steering:
- Worm and sector type, ratio 14:1
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
- Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
- Wheels:
- Demountable disc wheels with drop centre
type rim integral with wheel
- Tyres:
- Low pressure balloon 5.50x15 four-ply
(Standard), 5.90x15 four-ply (Special)
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