Holden HT
| Holden HT | |
|---|---|
Holden Kingswood sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Also called | Holden Belmont Holden Kingswood Holden Premier Holden Brougham Holden Monaro Chevrolet El Camino (South Africa) |
| Production | May 1969–July 1970 |
| Designer | Peter Nankervis |
| 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 | 2.6L GMH '161' I6 3.0L GMH '186' I6 4.1L GMH '253' V8 5.0L 'Chevrolet 307' V8 5.0L GMH '308' V8 5.7L 'Chevrolet 350' 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 Holden in Australia between 1969 and 1970.
Introduction
[edit]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
[edit]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
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Holden Kingswood sedan
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Holden Kingswood wagon
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Holden Premier sedan
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Holden Premier sedan
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Holden Brougham sedan
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Holden Brougham sedan
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Holden Monaro
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Holden Monaro
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Holden Monaro GTS
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Holden Monaro GTS 350
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Holden Belmont sedan
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Holden Belmont sedan
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Holden Belmont wagon
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Holden Belmont panel van
Engines and transmissions
[edit]The 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) V8s.[4] Initially the 308 was fitted to only 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 (5.7-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
[edit]The HT range was replaced by the Holden HG series in July 1970,[7] production having totaled 183,402 units.[1]
Chevrolet El Camino (South Africa)
[edit]The HT utility was assembled in South Africa as the Chevrolet El Camino. The interior, front fascia, and badging were unique to South Africa and it received either a Chevrolet 250 cu in (4.1 L) six-cylinder engine or the V8. Less than 500 Holdens were exported in this way.
References
[edit]- ^ a b 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
- ^ a b Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 63
- ^ a b c d 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. (12 March 1970). "Automobil Revue '70" (in German and French). 65. Berne, Switzerland: Hallwag AG: 334.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 65