Years of Manufacture:
1948 – 1953
Number Built:
120,402
Price at Introduction:
£733 ($1466)

Models:

• Standard Sedan
• Utility
• Business Sedan

Date(s) of Introduction:

• Standard Sedan – 29th November 1948
• Utility – January, 1951
• Business Sedan – July 1953

To Identify:

• Chrome grille with vertical slats
• Split 2-piece windscreen
• No front or rear turn indicators
• “Holden” badge across centre front of bonnet and across
• boot
• Centrally mounted rear stop light

Body:

Unitary construction (Monocoque)

Exterior Dimensions:

• Total Length: 172.0 inches (4370mm)
• Total width: 66.9 inches (1702mm)
• Height at kerb weight: 61.8 inches (1568mm)
• Wheelbase: 103.0 inches (2616mm)
• Front Track: 53.0 inches (1346mm)
• Rear Track: 54.0 inches (1372mm)

Kerb Weight:

2230lb (1012kg)

Turning Circle:

37ft (11.3 metres)

Instruments:

• Speedometer
• Petrol gauge
• Heat indicator
• Oil warning lamp
• Generator warning lamp

Transmission:

1st: 2.985:1 to
top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)

2nd: 1.591:1 to
top speed of 52 mph (84 km/h)

3rd: 1.00:1 to
top speed of 80.4 mph (129 km/h)

Reverse:
2.985:1

Clutch:
Single-plate, dry disc, diaphragm type spring driven plate cushioned to hub by
four high rate coil springs

Rear Axle Ratio:
3.89:1

Engine/Transmission Combinations:
Standard six-cylinder engine and three speed manual

0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
18.7 seconds

Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
22.4 seconds

Engine:

• Capacity: 2160cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)
• Type: Conventional, water-cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6
• cylinders
• Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
• Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated OHV with two valves per cylinder
• Fuel System: Stromberg double venturi downdraft type carburettor
• Bore and Stroke: 3.00 x 3.125 inches (76.2 x 79.4mm)
• Power: 60bhp (45kw) at 3800rpm
• Torque: 100lb-ft (135Nm) at 2000rpm
• Compression Ratio: 6.5:1

Ignition and Electrical:
6 volt
Coil and generator

Exhaust:
Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance type muffler

Suspension:
Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs
Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs

Steering:
Worm and sector type, ratio 14:1

Brakes:
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Wheels:
Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel

Tyres:
5.50 x 15 four-ply