FJ Holden Specifications

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GM Holden Price Guide

• 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)

• Also see:

  • Holden Brochures

• Kerb Weight:

  • 2250lb (1012kg)

• Turning Circle:

  • 37ft (11.3 metres)

• 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:

  • 3.894:1

• Engine/Transmission Combinations:

  • Standard six-cylinder engine and three speed manual

• 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):

  • 19.0 seconds

• Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):

  • 20.4 seconds

• 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)