Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.062 inches
(92.0 x 77.7mm)
Power: 185bhp (138 kW) at 4400rpm
Torque: 262lb-ft (355Nm) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
308 5 liter V8 Engine:
Capacity: 308 ci 5.047 liter
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
Vee configuration
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Four barrel Stromberg
downdraft type carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.06 inches
(101.6 x 77.7mm)
Power: 240bhp (179 kW) at 4800rpm
Torque: 315lb-ft (427Nm) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 9:1
308 5 liter V8 Engine with optional
racing kit:
Capacity: 308 ci 5.047 liter
Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
Vee configuration
Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
with two valves per cylinder
Fuel System: Holley four-barrel carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.06 inches
(101.6 x 77.7mm)
Power: 349bhp (260 kW) at 6000rpm
Torque: 280-295lb-ft (380-400Nm)
at 3000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.8:1
Ignition and Electrical:
4 cylinder models: 12 volt with 33
amp alternator and solenoid actuated
starter motor
6 cylinder and V8 models: 12
volt with 35 amp alternator and
solenoid actuated starter motor
Coil and distributor ignition
on all models
Exhaust:
Cast iron manifold and single exhaust
L34: Dual exhaust pipes
4
speed 1900 Manual Transmission:
1st: 3.05:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.90:1
3 speed 1900, 2850 & 3300 Automatic
Transmission:
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
3 speed 2850 & 3300 Manual Transmission:
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
4 speed 4.2 liter 253 Manual Transmission:
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.05:1
4 speed 5000 Manual
Transmission:
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.38:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.54:1
4.2 and 5.0 liter Automatic Transmission:
1st: 2.31:1
2nd: 1.46:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.85:1
Clutch:
Single dry plate diaphram spring
actuation type
Rear Axle Ratio:
1900 manual: 3.90:1
1900 automatic: 3.55:1
2850 manual:
3.36:1
2850 automatic: 2.78:1
3300 manual: 3.08:1
3300 automatic: 2.78:1
4.2 and 5.0 manual: 2.78:1
4.2 and 5.0 automatic: 2.78:1
Other combinations available as options,
such as 3.08 and 3.36 on L34
Top Speed in Gears:
6 cylinder 2.85 liter S 3 speed automatic:
1st: 47 mph (76 km/h)
2nd: 73 mph (117 km/h)
3rd: 88 mph (142 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 14.9 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
19.8 seconds
SL/R 5000 4 speed manual:
1st: 48 mph (77 km/h)
2nd: 67 mph (108 km/h)
3rd: 88 mph (142 km/h)
4th: 122 mph (196 km/h)
0-100 km/h: 7.5 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
15.5 seconds
Suspension:
Front: Wishbone and swivel 'A' type,
coil springs, Direct acting shock absorbers.
SL/R's fitted with stabiliser bar
Rear: Four link type with rubber-bushed
suspension arms and coil springs. Hydraulic
double acting telescopic shocks. Live
rear axle. Stabiliser bar fitted to SL/R
and V8 models
Steering:
Rack and pinion, ratio 16.5:1
Two spoked steering wheel on S and
SL models, three spoked version on SL/R
models
Brakes:
Front: Drums on S model, 254mm discs
on SL and SL/R models, 254mm on L34 model
Rear: 228mm drums on all models except
L34, which was fitted with 254mm drums
Wheels:
Full circle vented disc wheels
S and SL models: 4.50JJ
x 13
SL/R: 5.50JJ x 13
Tyres:
S and SL 4 cylinder models: A78L13 4
P/R
SL 6 cylinder models: B78L13 4P/R
SL/R: 175SR13 radials
Holden Torana LH
The Car For Its Time: (circa 1975)
There's a movement, in the air. Something stirring way
out there, a feeling growing bigger every day, this is
the land that's on the move, where the people like to
prove that we're in tune, yes Australia's out to show
the world its place.
It's a time to be proud, a time
for moving forward, a time for breaking loose, Torana...Torana
is the car for its time. Watch it go, see the style,
all that power makes you smile...
