| Holden HQ | |
|---|---|
.JPG) 1974 Holden Monaro GTS Sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Also called |
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| Production | July 1971 – October 1974 |
| Assembly | Elizabeth, South Australia Dandenong, Victoria, Australia Pagewood, New South Wales, Australia Trentham, New Zealand |
| Designer | Phillip Zmood |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door wagon 2-door coupé 2-door coupé utility 2-door panel van 2-door cab chassis |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Platform | Holden HQ platform |
| Related | Holden Belmont Holden Kingswood Holden Premier Statesman HQ Holden One Tonner Holden SS Holden Sandman |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.8L GMH '173' I6 3.3L GMH '202' I6 4.1L GMH '253' V8 5.0L GMH '308' V8 5.7L 'Chevrolet 350' V8 |
| Transmission | 3-speed GMH manual Aussie 4-speed 3-speed "Tri-Matic" automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111 in (2,800 mm) 114 in (2,900 mm) (wagon) |
| Length | 187.5 in (4,760 mm) 190 in (4,800 mm) (wagon) |
| Width | 74.0 in (1,880 mm) 73.9 in (1,880 mm) (wagon) |
| Height | 54.0 in (1,370 mm) 54.8 in (1,390 mm) (wagons) 53.1 in (1,350 mm) (Monaro) |
| Curb weight | 2,950 lb (1,340 kg) (Kingswood sedan) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Holden HG |
| Successor | Holden HJ |
The Holden HQ series is a range of automobiles that was produced by Holden in Australia from 1971 to 1974. The HQ was released on 15 July 1971, replacing the Holden HG series.[1] It was the first ground-up redesign of the Holden line since its original release in 1948,[2] and included an all-new body, chassis, and suspension.[1] The HQ was later developed into a series of successor models, finally ending production when the WB series was discontinued in 1985.
- ^ a b Darwin, Norm (2002), 100 Years of GM in Australia, Ballarat, Victoria: H@ND Publishing, p. 260, ISBN 9780646414768
- ^ Davis, Tony (1987), Aussie Cars, p. 120