Holden HR Technical Specifications

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

• All models: April, 1966
• Four Speed Manual and "186S" Engine: June, 1967

• New engines — now 161 and 186 cu. in.; bigger clutch in manuals; lower profile tyres; wider track; new colors; new upholstery; more seat padding; bigger rear window; lower boot sill; ball joints instead of king pins in suspension; new grille; new parking and tail lights; optional limited slip diff available; chassis lube intervals extended to 12/300 miles; new exhaust system; new wraparound bumpers; water heater manifold on all engines; bench front seat option for Premiers.

• Basic prices remained unchanged.
• Standard 161 sedan $2140
• Standard 161 wagon $2320
• Special 161 sedan $2260
• Special 161 wagon $2442
• Premier 186 $2658
• Premier 186 wagon $2840
• 186ci engine available on standard and specials at $48 extra; 145 bhp X2 engine available at $146 extra on Standard and Special and $96 on Premier.
• Automatic Powerglide transmission $230
• Disc brakes $45
• Power Steering $112

• Unitary construction (Monocoque)

• Total Length:
  • Sedans: 181.1 inches (4600mm)
  • Station Sedan: 180.2 inches (4577mm)
• Total Width:
  • 70 inches (1778mm)
• Total Height at kerb weight:
  • Sedans: 58.3 inches (1481mm)
  • Station Sedans: 58.5 inches (1486mm)
• Wheelbase: 106.0 inches (2692mm)
• Front Track: 53.9 inches (1369mm)
• Rear Track: 54.9 inches (1394mm)

• Premier Sedan: 2682lb (1217kg)
• Special Sedan: 2608lb (1183kg)
• Standard Sedan: 2601b (1178kg)
• Premier Station Sedan: 2822lb (1280kg)
• Special Station Sedan: 2755lb (1250kg)
• Standard Station Sedan: 2738lb (1242kg)
• Powerglide Automatic Transmission: Add +39lb (18kg)

• 36.5ft (11.1 metres)

• 11.5 gallons (53.3 litres)

• Speedometer
• Petrol gauge
• Water Temperature warning lamp (except X2)
• Water Temperature gauge (X2 only)
• Oil warning lamp (except X2)
• Oil pressure gauge (X2 only)
• Generator warning lamp
• Ammeter (X2 only)
• Turn Signal lamps
• High Beam warning lamp

• Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640 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: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel downdraft type carburettor
• Bore and Stroke: 3.375 x 3.00 inches (85.7 x 76.2mm)
• Power: 108bhp (81kw) at 4400rpm
• Torque: 146lb-ft (198Nm) at 2000rpm
• Compression Ratio: 8.2:1

• Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 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: Twin carburettor
• Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)
• Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm
• Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

• Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048 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: Bendix-Stromberg twin barrel single downdraft type carburettor
• Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.00 inches (92.1 x 76.2mm)
• Power: 145bhp (108kw) at 4600rpm
• Torque: 184lb-ft (249Nm) at 2200rpm
• Compression Ratio: 9.2:1

• 12 volt
• Coil and distributor with automatic centrifrugal and vacuum type advance control

• New exhaust manifold is of free flow design and has generous cross sections to aid exhaust gas flow.
• The manifold heat valve and thermostat is no longer required
• Larger diameter exhaust and front tail pipes are used
• X2 Engine option includes a completely new exhaust system of low restriction contributing to the power increase
• "Y" connected exhaust pipes lead to a new single entry muffler and new resonator
• The "Y" junction has been located for maximum output

• 1st: 2.99:1
• 2nd: 1.59:1
• 3rd: 1.00:1
• Reverse: 2.99:1

• 1st: 3.428:1
• 2nd: 2.156:1
• 3rd: 1.366:1
• 4th: 1.000:1
• Reverse: 3.317:1

• 1st: 1.82:1
• 2nd: 1.1:1
• Reverse: 1.82:1

• GMH diaphragm single dry plate
• Belleville diaphragm

• 3.55:1

• 186 and "X2" optional on all Standard and Special models
• X2 optional on Premier models
• Three speed manual and Powerglide automatic transmissions available across all engines
• Four speed manual transmission available on 186S late in model series

• 186 HR Special Sedan Manual:
  • 1st: 35 mph (56 km/h)
  • 2nd: 64 mph (103 km/h)
  • 3rd: 97 mph (156 km/h)
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 12.9 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 18.5 seconds
• 186 HR Premier Sedan Powerglide Automatic:
  • 1st: 60 mph (97 km/h)
  • 2nd: 87.1 mph (140 km/h)
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 15.3 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 19.5 seconds
• 161 HR Special Sedan Manual:
  • 1st: 33 mph (53 km/h)
  • 2nd: 64 mph (103 km/h)
  • 3rd: 91.7 mph (148 km/h)
  • 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 14.3 seconds
  • Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres): 19.9 seconds

• Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs. Stabiliser bar. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks
• Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, four leaves on Sedan, five leaves on Station Sedan. Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks

• Recirculating ball type, ratio 16.8:1
• Optional Power Assisted steering available

• Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums, Disc brakes optional
• Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

• Demountable disc wheels

• Tubeless 6.40x13 Dunlop B7 Plus four-ply medium low profile tyres
• Six-ply optional on all models.
• Safety rims
  

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