1972 Holden Torana GTR-X Coupé specifications

1972 Holden Torana GTR-X Coupé data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2387 mm 94 inches
Track/tread (front) 1371 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1397 mm 55 inches
Length 4178 mm 164.5 inches
Width 1732 mm 68.2 inches
Height 1135 mm 44.7 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 1043 kg 2299 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 45 litres 9.9 [11.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
3043 cc
(185.695 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92.1 × 76.2 mm
3.63 × 3 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(SAE)
162 PS (160 bhp) (119 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(SAE)
257 Nm (190 ft·lb) (26.2 kgm)
at 3600 rpm
Specific output
(SAE)
39.2 kW/litre
53.3 ps/litre
52.6 bhp/litre
0.86 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(SAE)
84.46 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system 3 St carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1061.3 kPa (153.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 507.17 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 200 km/h (124 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
155.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
114.39 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
153.4 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.74 kg/kW
14.6 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.300
Turning circle
Front suspension I.W.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension LA.RA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 1276 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.36
general
Carfolio.com ID60962
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Holden Torana GTR-X Coupé added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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