GMH HOLDEN TORANA LC – Specifications

DATE OF INTRODUCTION:
October 1969,  Torana 1600 and renaming of some models in July 1971

VEHICLE TYPE:
Two door and four door sedans

INITIAL MODEL LINE-UP
Torana two door, Torana ‘S’ two door and four door, Torana ’De Luxe’ two door and four door, Torana ‘SL’ two and four door

LATER MODEL LINE UP
Torana ‘1200’ replacing Torana, Torana ‘1200’ De Luxe replacing Torana ‘S’, Torana ‘1600’ De Luxe replacing Torana ‘SL’;

ENGINES (WITH SPECIFICATIONS)
71 ci (later ‘1200’)
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 70.7ci (1159c)
Number of cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valve
Fuel system: Single Zenith downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke: 3.06 (77.7 mm x 2.40 inches (60.96 mm)
Displacement: 70.7 ci (1159)
Power output: 56.2 bhp (41.9 kW) at 5400 rpm
Torque: 66.5 lb/ft (89.8 Nm) at 3000 rpm
Compression ratio: 8:5:1

Series 70’ engine (later ‘1200’)
Type: Conventional, water-cooled, four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 70.7 ci (1159 cc)
Number of cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valve. High lift camshaft. High performance exhaust valves and springs
Fuel system: Single Stromberg side draught carburettor, variable choke
Bore and Stroke: 3.06s inches (77.7 mm) x 2.40 inches (60.9 mm)
Displacement: 70.7 ci (1159 cc)
Power output: 68.9 bhp (51.4 kW) at 5800rpm
Torque: 68.7 lb/ft (92.7Nm) at 4200 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1

 

1600
Type: Conventional, water-cooled, four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 1599 (97.5ci)
Number of cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Single overhead cam
Fuel system: Single Zenith downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke: 3.375 inches (85.7 mm) x 2.726 inches (66.8 mm)
Displacement: 97.5 (1599 cc)
Power output: 80 bhp (59.7 kW0 at 5500 rpm
Torque: 96 lb/ft (129.6 Nm) at 3200 rpm

138 ci
Type: Conventional, water-cooled, four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 138 ci (2250 cc)
Number of cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valve
Fuel system: Single Bendix – Stromberg downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke: 3.125 (79.4 mm) x 3.00 inches (76.2 mm)
Displacement: 138 ci (2250 cc)
Power output: 95bhp (70.9 kW) at 4600 rpm
Torque: 120 lb/ft (162 Nm) at 1600 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1

161 ci
Type: Conventional, water-cooled, four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 161ci (2640.4)
Number of cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valve
Fuel system: Single Bendix – Stromberg downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke: 3.375 inches (85.7 mm) x 3.00 inches (76.2 mm)
Displacement: 161 ci (2640.4 cc)
Power output: 114 bhp (85.0 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque: 157 lb/ft (211.9 Nm) at 2000 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.2:1

TRANSMISSIONS (WITH RATIOS):

Type: Three – speed manual. All synchromesh
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1

Type: Four – speed manual. All synchromesh
1st: 3.765:1
2nd: 2.213:1
3rd: 1.404:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.59:1

 

 

Type: Four – spend manual. All synchromesh (1600)
1st: 2.78:1
2nd: 1.98:1
3rd: 1.41:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.06:1

Type: Three – speed ‘Trimatic’ automatic
1st: 2.40:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 1.29:1

REAR AXLE RATIOS:

3.89:1 with 56.2 bhp (41.9 kW) 71 ci engine
4.125”1 with ‘Series’ 70 engine and ‘1600’
3.08:1 with manual versions of ‘S’, ‘SL’ and ‘GTR’
Limited slip differential standard on XU-1 and optional on all other models

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION COMBINATIONS:
Base Torana available only with 71ci engine or ‘Series 70’ engine. Torana ‘S’ and Torana ’SL’ available with 71 ci, ‘Series 70’, 138 ci or 161 ci engines. Four speed all synchromesh manual available on all models. Three speed ‘Trimatic’ automatic transmission available on all models except Torana GTR, GTR XU-1 and models fitted with 56.2 bhp (41.9 kW) version of 71 ci engine. Three speed manual transmission available with Torana ‘S’ and ‘SL’ fitted with 138 and 161 engines. Trimatic optional on ‘1200’ Deluxe and ‘1600’ OHC Deluxe models. 68.9 bhp (51.kW) version of ‘1200’ engine mandatory with Trimatic transmission.

CHASSIS/CONSTRUCTION:
All steel unitary

CLUTCH:
Single dry plate diaphragm spring action type.

SUSPENSION:
Front:
Four cylinder models – Independent with coil springs, concentric shock absorbers, short and long upper and lower ball jointed control arms with rubber mounted pivot points. Box section front crossmember rearward extension arms and diagonal compression struts.
Six cylinder models – Same as four cylinder models with higher rate coil springs and high control shock absorbers
Rear: (with axle type):
Four cylinder models – Four link type, coil springs, large rubber bushes and shock absorbers mounted behind Salisbury type live rear axle
Six cylinder models – Same as four cylinder models with spring rates decreased
(NB: ‘Increased suspension’ option available for country drivers)

STEERING
Rack and pinion

BRAKES
Front:
Four cylinder models, except those fitted with ‘Series 70’ engine – Eight inch (203mm) drums standard, 8.4 inch (213.4 mm) discs optional
Four cylinder models fitted with ‘Series 70’ engine – 10 inch (254mm) discs standard
‘1200’ – Eight inch (203mm) discs optional
‘1200’ – Deluxe and ‘1600’ Eight inch (203 mm) discs standard
Six cylinder models except GTR – Nine inch (228.6 mm) drums standard, power assisted 10 inch (254 mm) discs optional
Rear
Four cylinder models – Eight inch (203 mm) drums
Six cylinder models – Nine inch (228.6 mm) drums

ELECTRICAL:
12 Volt system. 35 amp alternator. Bosch two contact voltage regulator standard on all models. Lucas electronic voltage regulator optional on six cylinder models. 38 amp/hour batteries on four cylinder models and 44 amp/hour batteries on six cylinder models

IGNITION SYSTEM
Coil and distributor

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Cast iron manifold and single pipe

WHEELS
All four cylinder models – 4.00J x 12
Torana ‘S’ and ‘SL’ six cylinder models – 4.5JJ x 12

TYRES
Torana, Torana ‘S’ and ‘SL’ four cylinder models:
5.50x12 blackwall crossplies standard, 6.20L12 blackwall or white band crossplies optional
Torana ‘S’ and ‘SL’ six cylinder models: A 78L13 blackwall crossplies standard, A 78L13 white band crossplies of B70H13 red band crossplies optional
‘1200’: 5.50x12 tubeless blackwall crossplies standard, 6.20 x 12 crossplies optional
‘1200’ Deluxe and ‘1600’ OHC: 6.20 x 12 crossplies standard

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front leg room: 1180mm
Rear leg room: 650mm
Front headroom: 870mm
Rear headroom: 860 mm
Front shoulder room: 1255 mm
Rear shoulder room: 1270 mm

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Total length: Four cylinder models – 162 inches (4119.9 mm); Six cylinder models – 172.7 inches (4386.6mm)
Total width: All models – 63.0 inches (1600.2 mm)
Total height at kerb weight: Four cylinder models 53.3 inches (1353.9 mm); Six cylinder models – 53.3. (1353.8);

Wheelbase: Four cylinder models – 95.8 inches (2433.3 mm); Six cylinder models – 100 inches (2540 mm)
Front track: Four cylinder models – 51.0 inches (1295.4 mm); Six cylinder models – 51.8 inches (1315.7 mm);
Rear track: Four cylinder models – 51.0 inches (1295.4 mm); Six cylinder models - 50.8 inches (1290.3 mm);
Kerb weight: Four cylinder models: Two door – 1789 lbs (812 kg), Two door ‘1600’ – 1880 lbs (853.5 kg); Four door – 1845 lbs (837.6 kg). Four door ‘1600’ – 1929 lbs (875.8 kg)
Six cylinder models: Two door – 2188 lbs (993.3 kg); Four door - 2235 lbs (1014.7 kg);
Turning circle kerb to kerb; Four cylinder models – 31.25 ft (9.5 m); Six cylinder models – 36.5 ft (11.1 m).
Fuel tank capacity: Six cylinder models – 10 gallons (45.5) litres); Four cylinder models – 8 gallons (36.4 litres);
Boot dimensions: maximum width 1010 mm; maximum length 1050 mm, maximum depth 455 mm

PRICES AT TIME OF INTRODUCTION:
Four – cylinder: Torana $1828, Torana ‘S’ $1928, Torana ‘SL’ $2088
Six – cylinder: Torana ‘S’ $2226, Torana ‘SL’ $2576, (Four door add $130, Auto add $260 where available)

TOTAL NUMBER BUILT     
Total LC Toranas: 74,627

ENGINE NUMBERS (FOR IDENTIFICATION):
Six cylinder engines: located stamped on a pad above the engine mount bosses on right hand side of engine
The engine serial number consists of a two letter code. The fist indicates model application – ‘C’ for ‘LC Torana’. The second indicates engine designation. The engine serial number starts at 1001 and runs in consecutive numerical sequence regardless of engine size.

BODY/CHASIS NUMBERS
(FOR IDENTIFICATION)
V.I.N. is located stamped onto a plate attached to the radiator panel assembly on the right hand side of the engine bay. The first five numbers of the 13 digits is the model number:
82211 – Two door four cylinder sedan
82311 – Two door four cylinder ‘S’ sedan
82369 – Four door six cylinder ‘S’ sedan
82411 - Two door four cylinder ‘S’ or ‘De Luxe’ sedan
82469 – Four door four cylinder ‘S’ or ‘De Luxe’ sedan
82569 – Four door six cylinder ‘SL’ sedan
82611 – Two door four cylinder ‘SL’ or ‘De Luxe’ sedan with 1600, 1760 OHC engine
82869 – Four door four cylinder ‘De Luxe’ with 1600, 1760 OHC engine
The next letter is the series code: C for LC Torana
The next two digits are a letter/number combination indicating the plant at which the vehicle was built:
H1 – H5 – Brisbane
H5 – H9 – Sydney
J1 – J9 – Melbourne
L1 – L5 – Adelaide
L6 – L9 – Perth
The remaining five numbers in the vehicle serial number represent the sequence in which the vehicle was built at that particular plant

SAFETY COMPLIANCE PLATE
Located attached to the right hand side of ledge under engine hood. The plate is stamped with the following information: Australian design rule number, vehicle make, vehicle model name, month and year of manufacture, vehicle serial number and seating capacity

BODY IDENTIFICATION PLATE:
Located attached to left hand radiator panel assembly. Number indicates the body serial number which the letter indicates the body plant. S – Sydney, A – Adelaide, B – Brisbane, M – Melbourne or P – Perth.

VECHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
Located stamped on left hand fender inner panel. The first two letters indicated the model series. ie ‘LC’, the vehicle serial number starts at 00001 at each body assembly plant and is followed by a letter representing at which the body was built, S – Sydney, A – Adelaide, B – Brisbane, M – Melbourne or P – Perth. An asterisk denotes compliance with safety design rules