DATE OF INTRODUCTION
February 1972, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug-Sept 1972 200 units, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug 1973 150 Units

VEHICLE TYPE:
Two door

MODEL LINE – UP:
Torana GTR two door sedan

ENGINES (WITH SPECIFICATIONS)

3310 as fitted to GTR
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Number of cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valves
Fuel system: Single Bendix-Stromberg downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke: 3.625 (92.1 mm x 3.250 inches (82.5 mm)
Displacement: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Power output: 135 bhp (100.7 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque: 194 lb/ft (261.9 Nm) at 2000 rpm
Compression ratio: 9:4:1
RAC rating: 31.54 hp

3310 as fitted to XU-1
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Number of cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valves. High performance camshaft, exhaust valves and springs.
Fuel system: Triple 175 CD-2 Stromberg sidedraught carburettors and low restriction air cleaners
Bore and stroke: 3.625 (92.1 mm) x 3.250 inches (82.5 mm)
Displacement: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Power output: 190 bhp (141.7 kW) at 5600 rpm
Torque: 200 lb/ft (162 Nm) at 4000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10:3:1
RAC rating: 31.54 hp

3310 as fitted to XU-1 ’72 – Bathurst’
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Number of cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valves. High performance ‘HX’ camshaft, exhaust valves and springs.
Fuel system: Triple 175 CD-2 Stromberg sidedraught carburettors and low restriction air cleaners
Bore and stroke: 3.625 (92.1 mm) x 3.250 inches (82.5 mm)
Displacement: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Power output: 190 bhp (141.7 kW) at 5600 rpm
Torque: 200 lb/ft (162 Nm) at 4000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10:3:1
RAC rating: 31.54 hp

3310 as fitted to XU-1 ’73 – Bathurst’
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Number of cylinders: Six
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Rocker actuated overhead valves. High performance ‘HX’ camshaft, exhaust valves and springs.
Fuel system: Triple 175 CD-2 Stromberg sidedraught carburettors and low restriction air cleaners
Bore and stroke: 3.625 (92.1 mm) x 3.250 inches (82.5 mm)
Displacement: 201.9 ci (3310 cc)
Power output: 190 bhp (141.7 kW) at 5600 rpm
Torque: 200 lb/ft (162 Nm) at 4000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10:3:1
RAC rating: 31.54 hp

TRANSMISSIONS (WITH RATIOS):

Type: Four – speed manual. All synchromesh (For six cylinder engines)
1st: 3.05:1
2nd: 2.19:1
3rd: 1.51:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse 3.05:1

Type: M21 Four – speed manual. All synchromesh (XU-1)
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.25:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse 2.54:1

Type: M21 four – speed manual. All synchromesh (XU-1 ’73 Bathurst’)
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.25:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse 2.54:1

Type: M21 four – speed manual. All synchromesh (XU-1 ’73 Bathurst’)
1st: 2.54:1
2nd: 1.83:1
3rd: 1.38:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse 2.54:1

Type: Four – speed manual. All synchromesh (XU-1 ’73 Bathurst’)
1st: 2.32:1
2nd: 1.65:1
3rd: 1.25:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse 2.54:1

REAR AXLE RATIOS:
3.36:1 and limited slip diff standard on GTR and XU-1, 3.08:1 optional on XU-1. Choice of 2.78:1, 3.08, 3.36:1 or 3.90:1 limited slip diffs on XU-1 ’73 Bathurst’

ENGINE/TRANSMISSIONS COMBINATIONS:
3310 cc engine with the four speed manual transmission is standard in the GTR. A high performance version of this engine was standard in the XU-1

PERFORMANCE WHEN NEW
Model: GTR XU-1
Engine: 202
Final drive: 3.36:1
Top speeds in gears –
1st (2.54:1): 55 mph (88.5 km/h)
2nd (1.83:1): 72 mph (116 km/h)
3rd (1.25:1): 98 mph (158 km/h
4th (1.00:1): 125 mph (201 km/h)
Elapsed time 0-60 mph (approximately 100 km/h):
8.2 seconds
Standing quarter mile (402 metres): 15.6 seconds

CHASSIS/CONSTRUCTION:
All steel unitary

CLUTCH:
Single dry clutch

SUSPENSION:
Front: Independent short and long arm type with coil springs and rubber bump stops. One piece stabiliser bar on GTR. Hydraulic double acting telescopic dampers. Spring rates revised for XU-1 ‘72’
Rear (with axle type): Four link type with rubber bushed suspension arms and coil springs. Hydraulic double acting telescopic dampers. Spring rates revised for XU-1 ’72 - Bathurst’

 

STEERING
Rack and pinion

BRAKES
Front: 10 inch (254 mm) discs on GTR. Power assisted 10 inch (254 mm) discs standard on XU-1.
Rear: Nine inch (228.6 mm) drums on GTR. XU-1 same as GTR with dust shields removed.

ELECTRICAL:
48 amp/hour on six cylinder models. 44 amp/hour on XU-1

IGINTION SYSTEM:
Coil and distributor

EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Cast iron manifold, single exhaust. XU-1: Twin exhaust manifolds

WHEELS:
GTR and XU-1: 5.50JJx13. XU-1 ’72 Bathurst: 6x13 alloy Globe ‘Sprintmaster’

TYRES
GTR: tubeless A78Lx13 crossplies; GTR and XU-1; tubeless B70Hx13 crossplies

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

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Total length: Six cylinder models 172.2 inches (4386.6 mm); XU-1 – 172.7 inches (4386.6 mm)
Total width: All models – 63.0 inches (1543.5 mm)
Total height at kerb weight: GTR and XU-1 – 53.0 inches (1436.2 mm)
Wheelbase: Six cylinder models -100.0 inches (2540 mm)
Front track: GTR – 52.2 inches (1325.9 mm); XU-1 – 52.4 (1330.9 mm)
Rear track: GTR and XU-1 – 51.2 inches (1300.5 mm)
Kerb weight: Six cylinder models: Two door – 2294 lbs (1041.5 kg), XU-1 – 2422 lbs (1099.6 kg).
Turning circle kerb to kerb: Six cylinder models – 11 metres
Fuel tank capacity: six cylinder models 10 gallons (45.5 litres; XU-1 – 17 gallons (77.3 litres)
Boot dimensions: maximum width 1010mm; maximum length 1050 mm. max depth 455mm

 

PRICES AT TIME OF INTRODUCTION:
3300 GTR two door $3165.

OPTIONS:
J52 Power disc brakes (six cylinder), XU-1 package $290, Radio $110.

TOTAL NUMBER BUILT:
Total LJ Toranas – 81,453 units, of which 1667 were XU-1s.

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 first indicates model application – ‘J’ for ‘LJ Torana’. The second indicates engine designation. The engine serial number starts at 1001 and runs in consecutive numerical sequence regardless of engine size. All LJ GTR XU-1 Toranas have the prefix ‘JP’ followed by the engine number. Some competition engine blocks are prefixed ‘Q;

 

BODY/CHASSIS NUMBERS (FOR IDENTIFICATION)

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.
82911 – Two door six cylinder GTR sedan
The next letter is the series code: J for LJ 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 the 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 while the letter indicates the body. S-Sydney, A-Adelaide, B-Brisbane, M-Melbourne or P-Perth.

VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER
Located stamped on left hand fender inner panel. The first two letters indicate the model series. ie ‘LC’, the vehicle serial number starts at 00001 at each body assembly plant and is followed by a letter representing the plant 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

OTHER IDENTIFICATION MARKS
GTR XU-1: Blackened out grilled, upper door frames, headlight bevel of spoiler, tail-light and boot lid area, entire lower portion of car. Fibreglass rear spoiler and steel front spoiler fitted. ‘GTR XU-1’ decals. Three slanted vertical louvres in front guard.