- Years of Manufacture: 1978 - 1980
- Number Built: 53,007
- Price at Introduction:
- Sunbird Hatchback: $5524
- Torana S: $5831
- Torana SL: $6416
- Torana Hatchback: $6618
- Models:
- Sunbird
- Sunbird Hatch
- Torana S 4 door Sedan
- Torana SL 4 door Sedan
- Torana SL Hatchback
- Date(s) of Introduction:
- To Identify:
- Smoother more rounded lines to outgoing LX model
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Exterior Dimensions (Sedan):
- Total Length:
4515mm
- Total Width: 1704mm
- Total Height at kerb weight: 1339mm
- Wheelbase:
2586mm
- Front Track: 1415mm
- Rear Track:
1382mm
- Kerb Weight:
- Turning Circle:
- Fuel Tank Capacity:
- Sedan: 55 liters
- Hatch: 52.5 liters
- Instruments:
- Speedometer with integrated
odometer
- Petrol gauge
- Brake System Failure warning lamp
- High beam indicator
- Turn signal indicators
- Generator warnining lamp
- Oil pressure warning lamp
- Temperature warning lamp
- Pedal operated hand brake
- Clock on SL models
- Optional "Fuel Economy" warning light
Holden "Starfire 4" Engine
- 1900 "Starfire" 4 cylinder:
- Capacity: 1892cc
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
4 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Two barrel Varajet
downdraft
type carburetor
- Bore and Stroke: 93.0mm x 69.8mm
- Power: 60 kW at 4000rpm
- Torque: 140Nm at 3600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
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- 2850 161 6 cylinder :
- Capacity: 161ci 2640cc 2.834 liter
- 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 carburetor
- Bore and Stroke: 88.9 x 76.2mm
- Power: 118bhp (88.0 kW) at 4400rpm
- Torque: 228Nm at 2000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
- 3300 202 6 cylinder:
- Capacity: 201.9ci 3050cc 3.310 liter
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
6 cylinders
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
inline
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv
- Fuel System: Single Bendix-Stromberg
single downdraught carburetor
- Bore and Stroke: 3.625 x 3.25 inches
(92.1 x 82.5mm)
- Power: 135bhp (101 kW) at 4400rpm
- Torque: 194lb-ft (262Nm) at 2000rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.4:1
- Ignition and Electrical:
- 4 cylinder models: 12 volt with 33
amp alternator and solenoid actuated
starter motor
- 6 cylinder 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
- 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 3300 Manual Transmission:
- 1st: 3.05:1
- 2nd: 2.02:1
- 3rd: 1.41:1
- 4th: 1.00:1
- Reverse: 3.05:1
- 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
- Top Speed in Gears:
- Suspension:
- Front:
- Wishbone and swivel 'A' type,
coil springs, Direct acting shock absorbers.
- RTS standard, inclusive of stabiliser bar
- Rear:
- Four link type with rubber-bushed
suspension arms and coil springs. Hydraulic
double acting telescopic shocks. Live
rear axle.
- Stabiliser bar
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 20.4:1
- Two spoked steering wheel on S and
SL models
- Brakes:
- Front: Drums on S model, 254mm discs
on SL and SL/R models, 254mm on A9X option pack
- Rear: 228mm drums on all models, 293mm discs for A9X option pack
- Wheels:
- Full circle vented disc wheels
- 4.50JJ
x 13
- Tyres:
- S and SL 4 cylinder models: A78L13 4
P/R
- SL 6 cylinder models: B78L13 4P/R
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