Belmont, Kingswood
and Premier Sedans and Station Wagons:
January, 1968
Belmont Panel Van and Utility: March,
1968
Monaro's and Brougham: July, 1968
To Identify:
All new body with pronounced flaring
above wheel arches
HR style grille without inset turn signal
indicators
"HOLDEN" emblem located at
lower right of front grille
Wrap-around front indicators mounted
under the front bumper
Slim-line rear wrap-around tail lights
Body:
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior Dimensions:
Total Length:
Sedans: 184.8 inches (4694mm)
Total Width:
71.4 inches (1814mm)
Total Height at kerb weight:
Sedans: 55.6 inches (1412mm)
Station Wagons: 56.5 inches (1435mm)
Wheelbase: 111.0 inches (2819mm)
Front Track: 57.12 inches (1451mm)
Rear Track: 57.12 inches (1451mm)
Kerb Weight:
Brougham '307' Powerglide: 3285lb (1490kg)
Monaro GTS '327': 3280lb (1488kg)
Monaro GTS '307' 4 speed: 3142lb (1425kg)
Monaro GTS '307' Powerglide: 3206lb
(1454kg)
Monaro GTS '186S' 4 speed: 2946lb (1336kg)
Turning Circle:
36.5ft (11.1 metres)
Fuel Tank Capacity:
16.5 gallons (75.1 liters)
Instruments:
Speedometer
Petrol gauge
Water Temperature warning lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
Generator charge warning lamp
Turn Signal lamps
High Beam warning lamp
All models available with optional instrument
cluster incorporating oil pressure, ammeter
and water temperature gauge
2.65 161 "Low Compression"
Engine:
Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640
liters)
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: 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
2.65 161 "High Compression"
Engine:
Capacity: 2638cc 161 cubic inches (2.640
liters)
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: 3.375 x 3.00 inches
(85.7 x 76.2mm)
Power: 114bhp (85kw) at 4400rpm
Torque: 157lb-ft (213Nm) at 2000rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
3.05 "186" Engine:
Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048
liters)
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: 3.625 x 3.00 inches
(92.1 x 76.2mm)
Power: 126bhp (94kw) at 4200rpm
Torque: 181lb-ft (245Nm) at 1600rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
3.05 "186S" Engine:
Capacity: 3048cc 186 cubic inches (3.048
liters)
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 carburetor
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
307 V8 Engine:
Capacity: 307 cubic inches (5.035 liters)
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: Two barrel Rochester downdraft
type carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 3.875 x 3.25 inches
(98.4 x 82.6mm)
Power: 210bhp (157kw) at 4600rpm
Torque: 300lb-ft (407Nm) at 2400rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
327 V8 Engine:
Capacity: 327 cubic inches (5.363 liters)
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 Rochester downdraft
type carburetor
Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.25 inches
(101.6 x 82.6mm)
Power: 250bhp (186kw) at 4800rpm
Torque: 325lb-ft (441Nm) at 3200rpm
Compression Ratio: 8.75:1
Ignition and Electrical:
12 volt
Coil and distributor with integral centrifrugal
and vacuum type advance control
Exhaust:
Front and Rear tail pipe
Single combined muffler and resonator
assembly
Heat shield fitted between muffler and
floor on 186S and V8 engines
307 V8 fitted with reverse flow type
using a double skin shell aluminised muffler
with a resonant chamber and incorporating
an asbestos insulator
327 V8 fitted with low restriction dual
exhaust using dual reverse flow resonators,
a single muffler assembly with dual inlets
and outlets, twin tail pipes with dual
branch chrome plated tail pipe outlets
Manual Transmission (3 speed Holden
standard):
1st: 2.99:1
2nd: 1.59:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.99:1
Manual Transmission (3 speed M15
L-6):
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1
Manual Transmission (3 speed M15
V8):
1st: 2.48:1
2nd: 1.36:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.90:1
Manual Transmission (4 speed Opel):
1st: 3.43:1
2nd: 2.16:1
3rd: 1.37:1
4th: 1.000:1
Reverse: 3.32:1
Manual Transmission (4 speed Chev
M21):
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.80:1
3rd: 1.44:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.54:1
Manual Transmission (4 speed Chev
M22):
1st: 2.85:1
2nd: 2.02:1
3rd: 1.35:1
4th: 1.000:1
Reverse: 2.85:1
Powerglide Automatic Transmission
(2 speed):
1st: 1.82:1
2nd: 1.0:1
Reverse: 1.82:1
Clutch:
GMH diaphragm single dry plate
Belleville diaphragm
Rear Axle Ratio:
Manual transmission: 3.55:1
Six cylinder automatic: 3.36:1
V8 automatic: 2.78:1
Monaro GTS 327 4 spd manual: 3.36:1
Monaro GTS 186S 4 spd manual: 3.36:1
Monaro GTS 186S 4 spd manual high performance:
3.55:1
Monaro GTS 186S 2 spd Powerglide automatic:
3.36:1
Monaro GTS 5 liter 4 spd manual high
performance: 3.36:1
Monaro GTS 5 liter 2 spd Powerglide
automatic: 3.36:1
Monaro 161 Standard 3 spd manual: 3.55:1
Monaro 161 4 spd manual: 3.36:1
Monaro 186 Standard 3 spd manual: 3.55:1
Monaro 186 4 spd manual: 3.36:1
Monaro 186 2 spd Powerglide automatic:
3.36:1
Monaro 186S Standard 3 spd manual: 3.55:1
Monaro 186S 4 spd manual: 3.36:1
Monaro 186S 2 spd Powerglide automatic:
3.36:1
Monaro 5.0 liter V8 4 spd high performance
manual: 3.36:1
Monaro 5.0 liter V8 2 spd Powerglide
automatic: 2.78:1
Engine Combinations:
161 Belmont, Kingswood
186 Premier, optional on Belmont and
Kingswood
186S optional on Belmont, Kingswood
and Premier
LSD Mandatory on V8, optional on Belmont,
Kingswood and Premier
Transmission Combinations:
Manual:
3 speed column change standard
Three speed synchromesh optional
on Belmont, Kingswood and Premier
Four speed all-syncromesh floor
mounted optional on Belmont, Kingswood
and Premier
Automatic:
2 speed Powerglide optional on Belmont,
Kingswood and Premier, but mandatory
on V8
Four speed high-performance all-syncromesh
floor mounted gearbox standard on
Monaro GTS '327'
Four speed all-syncromesh floor
mounted gearbox standard on Monaro
GTS 186S, LSD and "high performance"
4 speed manual optional
Top Speed in Gears:
307 HK Monaro GTS V8 Powerglide automatic:
1st: 75 mph (121 km/h)
2nd: 108 mph (174 km/h)
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 9.5 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
18.3 seconds
186 HK Premier Sedan Powerglide Automatic:
1st: 55 mph (89 km/h)
2nd: 86 mph (138 km/h)
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 15.9 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
20.3 seconds
307 HK Brougham V8 Powerglide automatic:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 9.8 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
18.5 seconds
327 HK Monaro GTS V8 4 speed manual:
1st: 45 mph (72 km/h)
2nd: 68 mph (109 km/h)
3rd: 83 mph (134 km/h)
4th: 115 mph (185 km/h)
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 7.6 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
16.4 seconds
186S HK Monaro GTS V8 4 speed manual:
1st: 40 mph (64 km/h)
2nd: 55 mph (89 km/h)
3rd: 78 mph (126 km/h)
4th: 99 mph (159 km/h)
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 8.2 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
19.1 seconds
Suspension:
Front: Short and long arm independent
type with coil springs. Stabiliser bar.
Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks
Rear: Semi-elliptic springs, five leaves
on Sedan, six leaves on Station Wagons.
Direct acting tubular telescopic shocks.
Optional heavy duty front and rear springs
Optional "Superlift" rear
shocks available that allow adjustment
of vehicle when under load
Steering:
Energy absorbing steering column and
shaft
Recirculating ball type, ratio 20:1
Optional fast ratio gearing 16.7:1 available
to all models, however power assistance
mandatory if fitted to V8
Optional Power Assisted steering available
for fast ratio
Steering "Life Lubricated"
Brakes:
Front: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums,
10.7 inch (271.78mm) power assisted Disc
brakes optional
Rear: Hydraulic 10.0 inch (254mm) drums
Wheels:
Short spoke disc type, size 14 x 5.00J
Tyres:
Tubeless 6.95x14 four-ply low profile
tires
Optional tires include whitewalls and
redwalls, radial and nylon cord type six-ply
Double sided safety rims
Holden HK
Annoncing the New Generation Holdens:
(circa 1968)
Announcing - The new generation Holden’s. For 1968 an exciting new generation
of Holden’s - watch! The Holden Kingswood sedan. Holden, breathtakingly
longer, wider, lower - breathtakingly more handsome.
Holden Kingswood Station
Sedan. New fresh flowing lines - the young exciting shape for '68. The Holden
Premier sedan - Australia's own car, born again with youthful lines that match
its pulsating new power.
Holden, totally new from its "W" shaped front
end, its gleaming grille and, on Premier, four headlights and its own distinctive
roofline.
On all models, bigger wheels, a new standard of road holding, four
transmissions, four engines right up to the new five liter V8 - 210 horse power
under your toes.
Light steering entirely re-designed, big new dual circuit safety
brakes. And inside, all luxury - a choice of bench or bucket seats on all models,
more style, more safety, more room.
Deep pile carpet, air-conditioning and power
operated windows if you wish. Yes for '68 Holden's got excitement to sell. The
New Generation Holden’s for '68, at
your Holden dealer now...
