Holden HT
| Holden HT | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors-Holden's |
| Also called |
Holden Belmont Holden Kingswood Holden Premier Holden Brougham Holden Monaro |
| Production | May 1969 to July 1970 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style |
4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 2-door coupé 2-door coupé utility 2-door panel van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
161 cu in (2.6 L) 6-cyl 186 cu in (3.0 L) 6-cyl 253 cu in (4.1 L) V8 307 cu in (5.0 L) V8 308 cu in (5.0 L) V8 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8 |
| Transmission |
3spd manual 4spd manual 2spd “Powerglide” automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 inches (2819 mm) |
| Length | sedans: 184.8 inches (4694 mm) |
| Width | 71.8 inches (1824 mm) |
| Height | sedans: 55.6 inches (1412 mm) |
| Curb weight | Belmont: 2814 lb (1276 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden HK |
| Successor | Holden HG |
The Holden HT series is a range of automobiles which was produced by General Motors Holden’s in Australia between 1969 and 1970.
Introduction
Holden HT Belmont, Kingswood and Premier models were introduced in May 1969,[1] replacing their Holden HK series equivalents which had been in production since 1968.[2] HT Brougham and Monaro models followed in June 1969. Noticeable changes from the HK series included new grilles, new taillights, flatter rear flanks and a wider back window.[3] Other changes included increased track width, revised suspension, a new instrument panel and synchromesh on all forward gears on manual gearbox models.[3]
Model range
The mainstream HT series was offered in four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles in three trim levels
- Belmont Sedan
- Belmont Wagon
- Kingswood Sedan
- Kingswood Wagon
- Premier Sedan
- Premier Wagon
The Brougham, which used a body with an extended boot, was available in one model only.
- Brougham Sedan
The Monaro was offered in three two-door coupe models
- Monaro Coupe
- Monaro GTS Coupe
- Monaro GTS 350 Coupe
Commercial vehicle derivatives were available in two-door coupe utility and two-door panel van body styles in two trim levels.
- Belmont Utility
- Belmont Panel Van
- Kingswood Utility
Engines and transmissions
161-cubic-inch (2.6-litre) and 186-cubic-inch (3.0-litre) six-cylinder engines were carried over from the HK range.[4] Australian manufactured 253-cubic-inch (4.2-litre) and 308-cubic-inch (5.0-litre) V8 engines were new, replacing the imported 307-cubic-inch (5.0-litre) V8.[4] Initially the 308 was only fitted to the Brougham, and existing stocks of the imported 307 were used in other models.[4] Once these supplies were exhausted, the 308 V8 was made available as an option across the HT range.[4] The 327-cubic-inch (5.3-litre) Chevrolet V8 that had powered the HK Monaro GTS 327 was replaced by a 350-cubic-inch (5.8-litre) Chevrolet V8 in the newly introduced HT Monaro GTS 350 model. Three-speed manual, four-speed manual and two-speed “Powerglide” automatic transmissions were offered.[5]
A smaller 2,130 cc (130 cu in) version of Holden's inline-six Red motor ("130 HC") was available for export markets. It produced 90 hp (67 kW) at 4400 rpm and was meant for higher octane fuel.[6]
Production
The HT range was replaced by the Holden HG series in July 1970,[7] production having totaled 183,402 units.[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Holden HT Technical Specifications at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 25 October 2010
- ↑ Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 59
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 63
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Holden HT at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au Retrieved on 25 October 2010
- ↑ Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 64
- ↑ Braunschweig, Robert; et al, eds. (March 12, 1970). Automobil Revue '70 (in German/French) 65. Berne, Switzerland: Hallwag AG. p. 334.
- ↑ Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 65
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