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The Holden Torana is a automobile that has been produced by General Motors–Holden's, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors from 1967 with 1980.While the 1969-73 vehicles included more prevalent, longer-wheelbase six-cylinder versions, plus with all the 1974-77 vehicles adding eight-cylinder

The Holden Torana is a automobile that has been produced by General Motors–Holden's, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors from 1967 with 1980. The name originates from an Aboriginal word meaning "with fly". The initially Torana appeared inside 1967 plus became a four-cylinder compact car with origins inside the British Vauxhall Vivas of the mid-1960s.
While the 1969-73 vehicles included more prevalent, longer-wheelbase six-cylinder versions, plus with all the 1974-77 vehicles adding eight-cylinder versions with the blend, a range of four-cylinder versions continued for the whole manufacturing lifetime of the Torana.
Changing tack inside Australian engine sport, Holden introduced the LC Torana GTR XU-1 inside 1970, with performance increased drivetrain plus handling. From this time by with the launch of the Holden Commodore, the Torana stayed Holden's many lucrative sports/performance car, with various victories garnered inside rallying plus circuit racing.
The introduction of the VB Commodore inside 1978 was preceded by the arrival of the up-to-date UC Torana/Sunbird twins nevertheless without sports versions or V8 engine choices. The Torana was subsequently discontinued inside 1979, followed by the four-cylinder Sunbird inside 1980.
In South Korea the LJ Torana was yielded nearby because the Chevrolet 1700 plus Saehan Camina.

GM Holden Ltd, commonly designated Holden, is an Australian automaker which operates inside Australasia plus is headquartered inside Port Melbourne, Victoria. The business was founded inside 1856 because a saddlery maker. In 1908 it moved into the automotive field, before becoming a subsidiary of the U.S.-based General Motors automotive group inside 1931. After becoming a subsidiary of GM, the business was called General Motors-Holden's Ltd, becoming Holden Ltd inside 1998—the active name was adopted inside 2005.
Holden is responsible for GM's car surgery inside Australasia, plus about their behalf, held partial ownership of GM Daewoo inside South Korea between 2002 plus 2009. Holden has available a wide range of nearby yielded cars, supplemented by imported GM models. Holden has available the following badge designed models inside sharing arrangements: Chevrolet, Isuzu, Nissan, Opel, Suzuki, Toyota plus Vauxhall Motors; because of because of 2013, just GM Korea-sourced models are available inside addition with their self-developed Commodore plus Caprice cars. Holden equally distributed the European Opel brand inside Australia inside 2012 till the brand's Australian demise inside mid-2013.
All Australian-built Holden cars are produced at Elizabeth inside South Australia, plus motors are yielded at the Fishermans Bend plant inside Port Melbourne, Victoria. Historically, manufacturing or assembly vegetation were operated in every mainland states of Australia, with GM's New Zealand subsidiary Holden New Zealand working a plant till 1990. The consolidation of automobile creation at Elizabeth was completed inside 1988, nevertheless certain assembly surgery continued at Dandenong till 1996.
Although Holden's participation inside exports has fluctuated because the 1950s, the declining sales of big vehicles inside Australia has led the organization with look with global markets with strengthen profitability.

Introduced inside May 1967 with substitute the HA series Vauxhall Viva inside the Australian marketplace, the initial Torana model became a facelifted HB series Vauxhall Viva. It showcased a two-door body, 12 inch wheels along with a 56 bhp 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine mated with a four-speed gearbox. A Borg-Warner Model 35 three-speed automatic transmission was optional. Drum brakes were fitted front plus back, with energy assisted front disk brakes optional.
In early 1968 a "Series 70" engine choice was added. This engine had a high compression ratio, a high lift camshaft, along with a single CD Stromberg carburettor, that boosted output with 69 bhp. Power assisted front disk brakes were standard whenever this engine was selected, as well as the automatic transmission choice was today no longer accessible with all the standard 56 bhp engine. A 'sports' model was equally introduced simultaneously called the 'Brabham' Torana, called inside honour of the well-respected Australian race-car driver, Sir Jack Brabham. The Brabham Torana's engine was based found on the Series 70, nevertheless twin CD Stromberg carburettors with sports air cleansers were fitted. Together with all the low limitation exhaust program, this boosted the energy with 79 bhp. The Brabham moreover included wider wheel rims plus red-wall tyres, energy assisted front disk brakes because standard, different badging plus black body accents. Automatic transmission wasn't accessible about this model.
In September 1968, the '69 Torana' was introduced, often called the HB Series II. This featured nearby produced body panels, substituting the imported bodies of the authentic HB. The model line up today included a 4-door sedan that was developed inside Australia, with four-door bodies shipped back with the UK with be built plus available because the Viva. A collapsable steering column was today fitted, together with a unique recessed instrument cluster, hot signal switch, plus hot steering wheel lent within the modern full-sized Holden. These surrounding components changed the earlier imported Vauxhall products. A result of utilizing these nearby components was the reduction of the stalk operated headlight dip switch plus horn. The dip switch ended up found on the floor, because was the case for full-size Holdens. Dual circuit brakes were today standard about all models, though energy assisted front disk brakes were nevertheless optional with all the standard 56 bhp engine. The Brabham Torana was nevertheless accessible, inside two-door shape just. It today included a sports steering wheel synonymous with the modern Holden Monaro GTS, full instrumentation, different badging, plus different black accenting. The HB Torana continued till late 1969. Total creation was 16,318 with imported panels plus 20,243 with all the nearby manufactured bodies.

The upcoming generation of Toranas appeared inside October 1969 plus were accessible with either a four- or six-cylinder engine. The inline six had a ability of 138 in³. The six-cylinder vehicles had a longer wheelbase of four-cylinder models), a more aggressively styled somewhat longer nose to support the heavier engine, plus available a choice of 3 plus four-speed guide gearbox or perhaps a three-speed Trimatic automatic transmission. The Torana was Wheels magazine's Car of the Year for 1969.
Body designs were all brand-new plus obtainable in either 2 or 4 doorways, plus were available inside S or SL trim. Bench or bucket front seats were additionally an alternative, together with disk front brakes. A more-powerful 161 in³ engine was prepared accessible after the model's launch inside the more upmarket SL plus inside the two-door sports model, the GTR, because a 2600S with a two-barrel Stromberg WW carburettor. Later inside manufacturing, the 161ci engine was changed with a greater 173ci variation that additionally produced it into the last of the LC GTR vehicles inside two-barrel shape.
In 1970 the initial genuine performance Torana, the GTR XU-1, was developed by Holden together with Harry Firth of the Holden Dealer Team for competition inside common Series Production racing series inside Australia and also inside off-road rallying. However, the principal cause of the Torana GTR XU-1 was with keep Holden competitive from the big plus effective Ford Falcon GT-HO V8s inside the Hardie-Ferodo 500 stamina race which is regarded as the jewel inside the crown of Australian motorsport.
The LC Torana GTR XU-1 was loaded with a 160 brake horsepower 186 in³ six-cylinder engine, fitted with 3 Zenith Stromberg CD-150 carburettors, cast iron headers, a performance cylinder head plus camshaft plus an Opel four-speed guide gearbox. This automobile showcased a back spoiler, protect flutes, wider steel rims, full instrumentation plus front disk brakes because standard. The Torana GTR XU-1 proven with be a sturdy performer both found on the road plus track due with its favourable power/weight ratio. It shortly gained big recognition inside Australia, being an perfect race auto inside numerous types of engine sport, particularly Series Production touring auto racing plus rallying. It effectively changed the V8 Monaro GTS 350 because Holden's frontline track race automobile inside 1970, winning countless touring automobile plus rally occasions, however for the famed Bathurst 500-mile race that Ford earned inside 1970 plus 1971 with its XW Phase Two plus XY Phase Three Falcon GT-HOs respectively.
General Motors-Holdens built a total of 74,627 LC Toranas.

In February 1972, the facelifted LJ Torana was introduced with all the six-cylinder models today visually associated with all the heavier Holden HQ series. Many mechanical components were shared with all the LC, with all the main changes limited with the choice of machines. The four-cylinder Torana retained its 1200 & 1600 motors yet was today moreover accessible with a 1300 cc device. The 2250 plus 2850 motors carried over into the revised six-cylinder Torana models, as well as the 3300 engine was adopted because the engine for the LJ Torana GTR sedan. Gearbox options stayed the same over the range.
A race-bred variation of the 3300 engine was additionally fitted with the LJ Torana GTR XU-1, producing effectively over 220 brake horsepower. By today equipping the XU-1 with all the 202ci engine plus heavier 1.75in CD triple carburettors, and a fresh close ratio M21 4-speed Australian created transmission, this gave the nimble XU-1 the energy boost it required with really challenge the effective Ford Falcon GTHO Phase III, that had claimed the 1971 Hardie-Ferodo 500 creation vehicle stamina race held yearly at Bathurst.
In the somewhat wet 1972 Hardie-Ferodo 500, the lightweight HDT Torana GTR XU-1 was capable with finally claim victory up against the heavyweight GT-HO, driven solo for 500 miles by Peter Brock. This will be the begin of the 'Peter Perfect'/Torana legend, as well as the initial of five Bathurst wins for the Torana inside its colourful ten-year racing job at Bathurst.
Holden moreover developed a 308ci V8-powered adaptation of the GTR XU-1, frequently called the GTR XU-2, however the vehicle not produced it past the prototype stage. This was due with the 'Supercar scare' of 1972, that included wide political stress being located on Holden, Ford plus Chrysler with abandon their proposed specifically built 'Bathurst Supercars', like the XU-2. This was the outcome of the media frenzy which was reporting against these soon-to-be introduced "bullets about wheels" accessible with the general public. In impact, all 3 producers bowed for this stress, plus Holden might postpone its introduction of the V8 Torana for 2 years till the launch of the somewhat heavier LH series Torana inside 1974.
A total of 81,813 LJ Toranas were built by Holden inside Australia, with certain exported with New Zealand, however just inside 6-cylinder shape, probably due with the synonymous 4-cylinder Vauxhall Viva HC range being available there also. The 2850SL model, with bucket seats plus 4-speed floor shift, or Trimatic three-speed automatic was moreover shipped with New Zealand inside CKD kit shape for localized assembly from 1973, becoming the initially Kiwi-built Torana.
The LJ Torana created the basis of the Chevrolet 1700 inside South Korea, yielded by GM Korea between 1972 plus 1976. Unlike the Torana, the 1700 was furthermore accessible because a five-door station wagon. Powered with a 1,698 cc four-cylinder engine, the 1700 available improperly inside the Korean marketplace with just 8,105 units produced; the vehicle was perceived with experience excellent gas expenditure.
Due with bad Chevrolet 1700 sales, the auto was revised because the Camina inside 1976. But, the Chevrolet adaptation continued with market alongside it till both models were discontinued inside 1978. A small 1,492 cc engine was fitted with deliver greater gas economy than its Hyundai plus Kia competitors, though, sales didn't recover with just 992 vehicles available inside 2 years. The 1700 plus Camina substitution, the 1977 Saehan Gemini had been a development of the Isuzu Gemini.

In 1974 the six-cylinder LJ Torana was changed by the modern mid-size body six- plus eight-cylinder LH Torana series. To fill in time before the March 1975 launch of the four-cylinder GM globe T-car Holden Gemini, the brief wheelbase 4-cylinder LJ models were provided a standard facelift incorporating a body color plastic moulded front grille assembly plus revamped back light lenses. This vehicle was introduced inside February 1974 found on the Australian marketplace just, inside both two- plus four-door types, because the TA Torana. It was just yielded for 11 months with a total creation run of 11,304 units.

March 1974 saw the initial completely fresh Torana body, with all the arrival of the bigger mid-sized LH series, yielded inside four-door sedan design just. Despite the greater outside size, the auto was fairly cramped by mid-1970s guidelines. It resembled additional GM items of its generation, notably the Opel Ascona. It was special because, after the addition of the 4-cylinder way inside May 1974, the same body fashion was accessible with a choice of inline 4, inline 6, or V8 machines, particularly, 1.9-litre Opel 4, 2.85- plus 3.3-litre Holden 'red' sixes, plus four.2- plus 5.0-litre Holden V8s.


1974 LH Torana SL/R 5000 L34 sedan. Note the round headlamps fitted with the L34—all different LHs were factory fitted with rectangular lights.
The 5.0-litre engine was reserved for the sporting LH Torana SL/R 5000 sedan. A unique build derivative of the SL/R 5000 was the Bathurst-intended 'L34 Option', of that just 263 were built, with a high compression engine with stouter components for more energy plus toughness inside competition utilize. The many notable exterior feature of the L34 was the bolt-on wheel arch extensions, crafted to support the heavier racing rims plus tyres.
The L34 proven with be swiftly plus effective, yet delicate, inside Australian touring automobile racing. It was eventually superseded by the evolutionary A9X choice produced obtainable in the LX Torana series inside 1977. The LH Torana inside L34 shape earned the famed Bathurst 1000 touring automobile race with Peter Brock plus Brian Sampson inside 1975 plus with Bob Morris & John Fitzpatrick inside 1976.
Prototype wagon plus hatchback versions of the LH Torana were built, however, not reached manufacturing. Overall, a total of 70,184 LH Toranas were built.
New Zealand assembly got off with a troubled begin. GMNZ, that nonetheless had a broad four-cylinder Vauxhall Viva/Magnum line about sale, had planned a 2850 six 'S' model with bench front seat plus three-speed column guide shift as well as the 3300SL with bucket seats plus four-speed guide or three-speed Trimatic floor shift. However the NZ government imposed a 60% sales taxes about vehicles with machines over 2 litres simply because GM established the LH inside mid-'74 plus just a limited of every were built. The LH was then withdrawn temporarily plus relaunched several months later with all the Opel 1.9-litre I4 plus floor shift guide or car gearboxes. Six-cylinder Toranas might not again be integrated NZ plus were just fairly uncommon imports following this. GMNZ moreover built a some special localized 'sports' unique editions however the changes were just aesthetic.

The mildly facelifted LX series arrived inside February 1976. Cosmetically, the many apparent changes were with substitute the LH's rectangular headlights with round headlights, side window surrounds were changed from body color with black, as well as the front Holden badge was enlarged. A two-door hatchback body was introduced because an alternative with the four-door sedan, though the 1,897 cc Opel device wasn't available inside the hot body fashion. After its introduction, the LX was subjected with performance reducing engine modifications inside purchase with comply with fresh mid-year emission laws.
Whenever the LX Torana was introduced it showcased a choice of four-, six- plus eight-cylinder machines. In November 1976 the four-cylinder Torana was revised plus relaunched because the Holden LX Sunbird. From which point, the four-cylinder models today driven by the nearby yielded Starfire Four were advertised because Sunbirds as well as the six- or eight-cylinder models because Toranas. The authentic LX series Sunbird became a single-trim range, with four-speed guide plus three-speed automatic transmissions. There were minor trim variations compared with the Torana, notably the grille plus distinctive chrome wheel covers. It was advertised because a four-door sedan plus because a three-door hatchback. The introduction of Sunbird moreover coincided with all the initially attempt by Holden to incorporate a handling package with its range of vehicles. The introduction of 'radial-tuned suspension' started with all the LX Sunbird sedan plus hatchback plus then your LX Torana.

During 1977, the LX series additionally saw the development of another limited build high-performance choice aimed at winning inside Australian Touring Car racing, plus inside certain at the yearly Bathurst 1000 touring automobile race. This was the 'A9X Option' that has been accessible found on the 5.0-litre V8 driven SLR 5000 sedan plus SS hatchback models. The A9X visually resembled the L34 optioned LH model, however with all the addition of the rear-ward facing bonnet scoop which was specifically crafted with strengthen airflow from the engine bay with provide maximum energy inside racing conditions. The A9X package varied within the older L34 inside road shape because while the engine wasn't modified, the A9X nevertheless had several specialized mechanical attributes like back disk brakes, thick duty axles along with a thick duty '10 bolt' differential.
After being rushed into racing service, the Torana A9X eventually lost its first Bathurst race inside 1977 with the Ford Falcons of Allan Moffat plus Colin Bond. But, the A9X package was shortly processed plus proven dominant throughout the following 2 seasons of touring automobile racing inside Australia. A9X motorists Peter Brock plus Bob Morris were victorious inside the 1978 plus 1979 Australian Touring Car Championships respectively plus A9Xs shared by Peter Brock plus Jim Richards earned the Bathurst 1000 race inside both years.
Overall a total of 65,977 LX Toranas were yielded by Holden.

The introduction of the UC Torana inside March 1978 saw the demise of V8 force as well as the cessation of the sporting SL/R variant inside the Torana range of vehicles. The UC series showcased a greatly modernised frontal appearance along with a completely brand-new inside dash design. Torana was today rationalised with a choice of 2 equipment degrees plus 2 six-cylinder machines, the 2.85-litre as well as the 3.3-litre. A 'Deluxe Pack' was an alternative which authorized the UC Torana SL with compete with Ford's TE Cortina Ghia ... this comprised laminated windscreen, tinted side plus back windows, intermittent wipers, radio/cassette player, cloth trim, sports instrumentation plus bumper overriders.


1978–1979 Holden UC Torana SL Sedan


Holden UC Torana SL Hatchback
The Holden Sunbird was furthermore up-to-date with UC requirements plus continued with market perfectly because a 1.9-litre four-cylinder auto, sharing its body architecture with all the UC Torana sedan plus hatchback. The UC Sunbird extended into 3 trim levels: base, SL plus SL/E. It did well inside New Zealand, where it was assembled, very inside fleets where it competed with all the Ford Cortina along with a range of Japanese models. SL/E trim was furthermore obtainable in NZ. The UCs had square headlamps along with a easier front end. LX plus early UC Sunbirds were fitted with a 1.9-litre Opel engine. Later UC models had a 1,892 cc 'Starfire' engine that has been equally installed into the Australian-produced versions of the Toyota Corona. The Hatchbacks were deleted inside 1979, exiting just the sedans for the 1980 model year. The last Sunbird was integrated September 1980. The Sunbird was changed initially with a four-cylinder variation of the Holden Commodore, before the arrival of its all-natural successor, the Holden Camira, from 1982.
There was at 1 point shape consideration of the five-door hatchback variation of the UC Torana, that had a synonymous side profile with the Rover SD1 plus rode an extended wheelbase. The idea not got past the clay modelling stage, possibly inside many piece due with the impending introduction of the GM V-Car, the Commodore.
After launch of the VB Commodore inside November 1978, it shortly became obvious with GM-H which the Torana was too synonymous inside size compared to the more contemporary Holden Commodore. As a outcome, the UC Torana was shortly dropped within the Holden range inside 1979. The UC Sunbird continued by 1980 with a brand-new nearby produced 1.9-litre 'Starfire' engine changing the imported Opel device.
For a whilst at smallest, there was clearly speak of further extending the Torana/Sunbird's creation existence beyond 1980, with a facelifted 'UD' model, of that prototype models of the sedan plus hatchback were really built - featuring frontal styling synonymous with the Opel Ascona B. But, due with the vehicle itself being outdated compared to the hot Japanese opposition, Holden decided about a simpler path by introducing the 'Starfire' engine into the VC-series of Commodore sedans plus wagons.
Ultimately, the title of four-cylinder mid-size Holden was taken over inside 1982 by the Camira, Holden's variation of GM's front wheel drive 'J-Car'. But, the 'Starfire' engine did stay accessible for another 2 years inside the VH-series Holden Commodore, plus continued with be fitted with the VK-series inside New Zealand.
Simply over 55,000 UC series Toranas plus Sunbirds were yielded.

The introduction of the UC Torana inside 1978 saw the demise of the V8 motors. The greatly rationalized options were today the 2·85 L six for the S plus SL sedans, or the 3·3 L inline six for the SL sedan plus hatch.

There were at 1 point shape tips of the 5-door hatchback variation of the UC, that had a synonymous side profile with the Rover SD1 plus rode an extended wheelbase, though they not got past the clay modelling stage.

There was equally a UC SL/T hatch turbo model built. Just 3 vehicles were produced, they were basically a 3.3litre engine plus 4 speed guide with a little NGM Turbocharger plus SU carburettor fitted.

However at this point the Torana was too synonymous inside size with the more contemporary Holden Commodore, plus it was shortly dropped within the Holden range inside 1979. Sunbirds continued by 1980 with all the 1·9 L Starfire changing the Opel device. For a whilst at smallest, there was clearly speak of further extending the Torana/Sunbird's creation lifetime beyond 1980, with a facelifted 'UD' model, though it not eventuated.

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