HQ HOLDEN SS SPECIFICATION DETAILS:

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Although not a Monaro I have included the SS as it was the predecessor to the Monaro GTS/4"

DATE OF INTRODUCTION: August 1972.
VEHICLE TYPE: Four door sedan

253 ci (4140.2 cc)
Type:Conventional water cooled four cycle reciprocating piston type
Capacity:253 ci (4140.2 cc)
Number of cylinders:Eight
Configuration:Front mounted longitudinal vee
Head design:Pushrod and rocker actuated overhead valve and hydraulic valve lifters
Fuel system:Twin barrel Bendix Stromberg downdraught carburettor
Bore and stroke:3.625 inches (88.8 mm) x 3.062 inches (75.0 mm)
Displacement:253 ci (4140.2 cc)
Power output (DIN):185 bhp (138 kW) at 4400 rpm
Torque (DIN):262 lb/ft (353.7 Nm) at 2400 rpm
Compression ratio:9.0:1
RAC rating:42.05 HP

TRANSMISSIONS (WITH RATIOS)

Type:Four speed all synchro manual.
1st:3.06:1
2nd:2.19:1
3rd:1.51:1
4th:1.00:1
Reverse:3.05:1

REAR AXLE RATIOS:3.36:1

CHASSIS/CONSTRUCTION:All steel unitary

CLUTCH:Single dry plate, diaphragm spring type

SUSPENSION:
Front:Independent, coil springs, upper and lower A arms, anti roll bar, telescopic dampers

Rear (with axle type):Live axle, four link system, coil springs, telescopic dampers

STEERING:Recirculating ball

BRAKES:
Front:Disc. Power assisted ventilated discs standard.

Rear:Drum

ELECTRICAL:12 volt system, 35 amp alternator
- 48 amp/hour battery capacity

WHEELS: - 6.00JKx14 Sports Wheels

TYRES: - 195 x 14 4 ply

INSTRUMENTS/CONTROLS:Speedo, tacho, water temperature, oil pressure, ammeter

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS:
Total length (inches/mm):187.5 inches (4761 mm)
Total width (inches/mm):74.0 inches (101.6 mm) inches
Total height (inches/mm) at kerb weight:53.1 inches (1348 mm)
Wheelbase (inches/mm):111 inches (2719.5 mm)
Front track (inches/mm):60.2 inches (1529 mm)
Rear track (inches/mm):60.2 inches (1529 mm)
Turning circle kerb to kerb (inches/mm):39 ft (11.9 m)
Fuel tank capacity:16.5 gallons (75 litres)
Cargo capacity (litres) SAE:

PRICES AT TIME OF INTRODUCTION: $3413

TOTAL NUMBER BUILT:
Total HQSS - 2800

ENGINE NUMBERS (FOR IDENTIFICATION):Located stamped on a pad at the front of the right hand cylinder bank.

BODY/CHASSIS NUMBERS (FOR IDENTIFICATION):Located stamped on a plate attached to the right hand side of the firewall.
OTHER IDENTIFICATION MARKS: SS Decals on front fenders and rear boot lid. Black headlight bezels, grille, paint outs under front and rear bumpers, along sill panels, bonnet side stripes and rear of boot lid blacked out. Three horizontal louvres in rear of front guards.