EJ Holden Specifications

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GM Holden Price Guide

• Years of Manufacture: 1962 - 1963

• Number Built: 154,811

• Price at Introduction: £1051 ($2102)

• Models:

  • Standard Sedan
  • Special Sedan
  • Premier Sedan
  • Standard Station Sedan
  • Special Station Sedan
  • Panel Van
  • Utility

• Date(s) of Introduction:

  • Sedans and Station Sedans - July, 1962
  • Utility and Panel Van - January, 1963

• To Identify:

• All new lower body

• Slim horizontally slatted grille running between headlights

• Badge mounted front centre of bonnet

• “HOLDEN” word mounted underneath and along full width of grille

• Body:

  • Unitary construction (Monocoque)

• Exterior Dimensions:

  • Total Length: 176.9 inches (4493mm)
  • Total width: 68.0 inches (1727mm)
  • Height at kerb weight: 58.0 inches (1473mm)
  • Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
  • Front Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
  • Rear Track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)

• Kerb Weight:

  • Standard Sedan - 2492lb (1130kg)
  • Special Sedan - 2496lb (1132kg)
  • Premier Sedan - 2639lb (1197kg)
  • Standard Station Sedan - 2617lb (1187kg)
  • Special Station Sedan - 2617lb (1187kg)

• Also see:

  • Holden Brochures

• Fuel Tank Capacity:

• 9.5 gallons (43.2 litres)

• Turning Circle:

  • 36.5ft (11.1 metres)

• Instruments:

  • Speedometer
  • Petrol gauge
  • Water temperature warning lamp
  • Oil warning lamp
  • Generator warning lamp
  • High beam waring lamp
  • Handbrake warning lamp (Premier only)

• Standard Sedan Manual Transmission:

  • 1st: 2.99:1 top speed of 30mph (48 km/h)
  • 2nd: 1.59:1 to top speed of 60mph (97 km/h)
  • 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 82mph (132 km/h)
  • Reverse: 2.99:1

• Premier Hydramatic Automatic Transmission:

  • 1st: 3.639 to 3.03:1 to top speed of 32mph (51 km/h)
  • 2nd: 1.578:1 to top speed of 53mph (85 km/h)
  • 3rd: 1.00:1 to top speed of 79mph (127 km/h)
  • Reverse: 3.57 to 2.516:1

• Clutch:

  • Single dry plate

• Rear Axle Ratio:

  • 3.888:1

• Engine/Transmission Combinations:

  • Standard six-cylinder engine and three speed manual or three speed Hydramatic automatic

• 0-60mph (0-97 km/h):

  • 18 seconds manual
  • 21 seconds hydramatic

• Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):

  • n/a manual
  • 22.5 seconds hydramatic

• Engine:

  • Capacity: 2260cc 138 cubic inches (2.262 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: One downdraft Bendix Stromberg carburettor
  • Bore and Stroke: 3.062 x 3.125 inches (77.8 x 79.4mm)
  • Power: 75bhp (56kw) at 4200rpm
  • Torque: 120lb-ft (163Nm) at 1400rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 7.25:1

• Ignition and Electrical:

  • 12 volt
  • Coil and distributor
  • Distributor automatic centrifugal and vacuum-type advance control

• Exhaust:

  • Welded steel tube with full bore, reverse flow type muffler

• Suspension:

  • Front: Short and long arm independent type. GMH Delco direct acting tubular telescopic shocks. Stabiliser bar
  • Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, four leaves (or five for the Station Sedans). Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.

• Steering:

  • Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.3:1

• Brakes:

  • Front: Hydraulic, duo serve type
  • Rear: Hydraulic, duo serve type

• Wheels:

  • Demountable disc wheels

• Tyres:

  • Tubeless low pressure balloon 6.40x13 four-ply, 6.40x13 six-ply optional on Station Sedans