Holden HQ
| Holden HQ | |
|---|---|
 Holden HQ Kingswood Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors-Holden's |
| Also called |
Chevrolet Kommando (ZA) Chevrolet El Camino (ZA) Chevrolet El Toro (ZA) |
| Production | 1971 to 1974 |
| Assembly | Australia |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style |
4-door sedan 5-door wagon 2-door coupé 2-door coupé utility 2-door panel van 2-door cab chassis |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Statesman HQ |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
173 cu in (2.8 L) I6 202 cu in (3.3 L) I6 253 cu in (4.1 L) V8 308 cu in (5.0 L) V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 |
| Transmission |
3-speed manual 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase |
111 inches 114 inches (Wagons) |
| Length |
187.5 inches 190 inches (Wagons) |
| Width |
74.0 inches 73.9 inches (Wagons) |
| Height |
54.0 inches 54.8 inches (Wagons) 53.1 inches (Monaros) |
| Curb weight | 2,950 lbs (Kingswood Sedan) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden HG |
| Successor | Holden HJ |
The Holden HQ series is a range of automobiles that was produced by General Motors-Holden’s in Australia from 1971 to 1974. The HQ was released on 15 July 1971, replacing the Holden HG series.[1] It was the first ground up redesign of the Holden line since its original release in 1948,[2] and included an all new body, chassis, and suspension.[1] The HQ was later developed into a series of successor models, finally ending production after the WB series was discontinued in 1984.
Model range
The mainstream passenger car range consisted of 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon models in three trim levels.[1]
- Holden Belmont Sedan
- Holden Kingswood Sedan
- Holden Premier Sedan
- Holden Belmont Station Wagon
- Holden Kingswood Station Wagon
- Holden Premier Station Wagon
A Holden SS Sedan was released in August 1972.[2] Although marketed as a separate model[3] in reality it was a Belmont V8 Sedan fitted with the XV2 option package.[4]
The Monaro range initially consisted only of 2-door coupes.[5]
- Holden Monaro
- Holden Monaro GTS
- Holden Monaro GTS 350
- Holden Monaro LS
A 4-door sedan variant of the Monaro GTS was released in March 1973.[2]
The commercial vehicle range included coupe utility, panel van and cab chassis truck models.
- Holden Belmont Utility
- Holden Kingswood Utility
- Holden Belmont Panel Van
- Holden One Tonner
The One Tonner, which was new for the HQ series, was a cab chassis truck.[2] A Sandman option, which was offered on Utility and Panel Van models from January 1974,[6] included various “sports” items from the Monaro GTS.[4]
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Holden HQ Premier Sedan
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Holden HQ Kingswood Station Wagon
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Holden HQ SS Sedan
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Holden HQ Monaro LS Coupe
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Holden HQ Monaro GTS Sedan
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Holden HQ Monaro GTS Coupe
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Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350 Coupe
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Holden HQ Belmont Utility
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Holden HQ Kingswood Utility
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Holden HQ Belmont Panel Van with Sandman option pack
Engines
The two inline six cylinder engines from the HG range were carried over to the HQ, but were enlarged[2] to 173 cu in (2.8 L) and 202 cu in (3.3 L).[7] The 253 cu in (4.1 L), 308 cu in (5.0 L) and 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8s were also carried over.[7]
| Engine | Displacement | Compression | Power | Torque | Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bhp | kW | ft·lb | N·m | ||||
| 2.84 L Red I6 | 173 cu in | Low | align="right"|112 | 84 | align="right"|160 | 220 | |
| High | align="right"|118 | 88 | align="right"|168 | 228 | |||
| 3.3 L Red I6 | 202 cu in | Low | align="right"|129 | 96 | align="right"|190 | 260 | |
| High | align="right"|135 | 101 | align="right"|194 | 263 | |||
| 4.2 L Holden V8 | 253 cu in | Low | align="right"|174 | 130 | align="right"|247 | 335 | |
| High | align="right"|185 | 138 | align="right"|262 | 355 | |||
| 5.0 L Holden V8 | 308 cu in | align="right"|240 | 180 | align="right"|315 | 427 | ||
| 5.7 L Chevrolet V8 | 350 cu in | align="right"|275 | 205 | align="right"|360 | 490 | ||
Production
Production of the HQ range totalled 485.650 vehicles[6] prior to its replacement by the Holden HJ series in October 1974.[8]
South Africa
For the South African market, the Holden HQ sedan was marketed as the Chevrolet Kommando, the HQ utility as the Chevrolet El Camino and the HQ One Tonner as the Chevrolet El Toro.[9]
Motorsport
The HQ motor racing category also had an affect on spare parts in wrecking yards around Australia, with parts and body panels becoming scarce as many of the teams would 'raid' the yards for cheap spares. This led to a shortage of spares for the HQ model for anyone who owned a road going version.
Statesman HQ
The Statesman HQ range of long wheelbase luxury sedans, based on the Holden HQ series,[11] was also released in July 1971.[12] The Statesman models replaced the Holden Brougham from the HG range [12] however they were marketed as Statesmans rather than as Holdens.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 256
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 120
- ↑ Holden SS V8 sales brochure, July 1972
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 260
- ↑ Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 258
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Holden HQ Technical Specifications Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 24 February 2010
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Holden HQ sales brochure, January 1972
- ↑ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 156
- ↑ Holden abroad, Restored Cars #220, Sep-Oct 2013, pages 45 to 47
- ↑ "How to get involved in HQ Racing". HQ Racing Australia. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
- ↑ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 121
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 259
- ↑ Statesman HQ sales brochure, General Motors-Holden’s, 1971
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