1962 Holden Sedan specifications

1962 Holden Sedan data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2667 mm 105 inches
Track/tread (front) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1384 mm 54.5 inches
Length 4493 mm 176.9 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1473 mm 58 inches
Ground clearance 185 mm 7.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1130 kg 2491 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Holden
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.3 litre
2262 cc
(138.036 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77.8 × 79.4 mm
3.06 × 3.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
163 Nm (120 ft·lb) (16.6 kgm)
at 1400 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
24.7 kW/litre
33.6 ps/litre
33.2 bhp/litre
0.54 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
72.06 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.25:1
Fuel system 1 Bendix Stromberg carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 905.5 kPa (131.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 4
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 377 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
67.29 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
49.49 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
66.37 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.2 kg/kW
33.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front 4.50J x 13
Wheel size rear 4.50J x 13
Tyres front 6.40 x 13-4
Tyres rear 6.40 x 13-4
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID174944
Production total
Model code
Model family EJ
RAC rating 22.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Holden Sedan added 2008-04-14.
Last modified 2020-02-18.

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