DATE OF INTRODUCTION
February 1972

VEHICLE TYPE:
Two door and four door sedans

MODEL LINE – UP:
Torana two door sedan, Torana ‘S’ two and four door sedan, Torana ‘ De Luxe’ two and four door sedan, Torana’ SL’ four door sedan

ENGINES (WITH SPECIFICATIONS)

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
RAC rating 15.0 hp

1300
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 76.5 ci (1254 cc)
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: 3.187 (80.9 mm x 2.40 inches (61.0 mm)
Displacement: 76.5 ci (1254.6 cc)
Power output: 62.5 bhp (46.6 kW) at 5400 rpm
Torque: 71 lb/ft (95.8 Nm) at 3600 rpm
Compression ratio: 8:5:1
RAC rating: 16.25 hp

1600
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 97.5 ci (1599 cc)
Number of cylinders: Four
Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, in-line
Head design: Single overhead camshaft
Fuel system: Single Zenith downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke: 3.375 (85.7 mm x 2.726 inches (69.2 mm)
Displacement: 97.5 ci (1599 cc)
Power output: 80 bhp (59.7 kW) at 5500 rpm
Torque: 96 lb/ft (129.6 Nm) at 3200 rpm
Compression ratio: 8:5:1
RAC rating: 18.22 hp

2850
Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
Capacity: 172.8 ci (2834 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: 3.50 (88.9 mm x 3.000 inches (76.2 mm)
Displacement: 172.8 ci (2834 cc)
Power output: 118 bhp (88.0 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque: 168 lb/ft (226.8 Nm) at 2000 rpm
Compression ratio: 9.4:1
RAC rating: 29.4 hp

3310 optional on all six cylinder models in 1973
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

TRANSMISSIONS (WITH RATIOS):
Type: Four – speed manual. All synchromesh (‘1200’ and ‘1300’)
1st: 3.46:1
2nd: 2.21:1
3rd: 1.40:1
4th: 1.00:1
Reverse 3.71:1

Type: Four – speed 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 manual. All synchromesh (For six cylinder engines)
1st: 3.07:1
2nd: 1.68:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse 3.59:1

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: Three-speed Trimatic automatic
1st: 2.40:1
2nd: 1.48:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse 1.92:1

ENGINE/TRANSMISSIONS COMBINATIONS:
‘1200’ standard with 1159 cc engine and four speed manual. ‘1300; De Luxe standard with 1256 cc engine and four speed manual. 68.9 bhp (51.4 kW) engine is mandatory with Trimatic transmission. 2250 cc engine and three speed manual standard with ‘S’ and ‘SL’. 2850 cc engine optional as are the four speed manual and trimatic transmissions. 3310 cc engine with the four speed manual transmission

PERFORMANCE WHEN NEW
Model: ‘1600’ OHC
Engine: 1599 cc
Final drive: 4.125:1
Top speeds in gears –
1st (2.78:1): 34 mph (54.7 km/h)
2nd (1.98: 1): 49 mph (78.9 km/h)
3rd (1.41:1): 70 mph (112.7 km/h)
4th (1.00:1): 85 mph (136.8 km/h)
Elapsed time 0-60 mph (approximately 100 km/h): 17.4 seconds
Standing quarter mile (402 metres): 20.5 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. Hydraulic double acting telescopic dampers.

Rear (with axle type): Four link type with rubber bushed suspension arms and coil springs. Hydraulic double acting telescopic dampers.
STEERING:
Rack and pinion

BRAKES:
Front: Drums on ‘1200’ and six cylinder ‘S’ and ‘SL’. 8.4 inch (213.4 mm) discs on four cylinder Deluxe models and optional on ‘1200’

Rear: Eight inch (203.2 mm) drums on ‘1300’ and ‘1600’ Nine inch (228.6 mm) drums on ‘2250’, ‘2850

ELECTRICAL:
12 volt system. 40 amp/hour on four cylinder models. 48 amp/hour on six cylinder models.

IGINTION SYSTEM:
Coil and distributor

EXHAUST SYSTEM:
Cast iron manifold, single exhaust.

WHEELS:
Four cylinder models 4.00JJx12. Six cylinder models except

TYRES
‘1200’: tubeless 5.50x12 crossplies; ‘1300’ and ‘1600; Deluxe: tubeless 6.20Lx12 crossplies; Six cylinder models except 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: Four cylinder models – 162.2 inches (4119.9 mm); Six cylinder models 172.2 inches (4386.6 mm);
Total width: All models – 63.0 inches (1543.5 mm)
Total height at kerb weight: All models except – 53.3 inches (1353.8 mm); Wheelbase: Four cylinder models – 95.8 inches (2433.3 mm); Six cylinder models -100.0 inches (2540 mm)
Front track: Four cylinder models – 51.3 inches (1303.0); six cylinder models – 51.8 (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 – 1885 lbs (855.8 kg), Four door – 1934 lbs (878.0 kg); Six cylinder models: Two door – 2294 lbs (1041.5 kg); Four door 2338 lbs (1061.4 kg);
Turning circle kerb to kerb: Four cylinder models – 9.5 metres; Six cylinder models – 11 metres
Fuel tank capacity: ‘1200’ and ‘1300’ – 8 gallons (36.4 litres); ‘1600’ and a; six cylinder models 10 gallons (45.5 litres; (77.3 litres)
Boot dimensions: maximum width 1010mm; maximum length 1050 mm. max depth 455mm

PRICES AT TIME OF INTRODUCTION:
Four – cylinder: 1200 standard two door $2050, ’1300’ Deluxe four door $2385; Six –cylinder: 2250 ‘S’ two door $2515, 2250 ‘S’ four door $2385; 2250 ‘SL’ four door $2810,

OPTIONS:
M40 Trimatic transmission $235, J52 Power disc brakes (six cylinder) $50 (four cylinder) - $40, L10 1600 OHC engine $140, L60 Improved performance four cylinder engine $20, Radio $110.

TOTAL NUMBER BUILT:
Total LJ Toranas – 81,453 units,

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.

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.
82211 – Tow 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
82869 – Four door four cylinder ‘De Luxe;  sedan with 1600, 1760 OHC

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.