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== Production ==
== Production ==
Production of the HQ range totalled 485.650 vehicles<ref name = UniqueTechSpec>[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/holden_HQ_technical_specifications.htm Holden HQ Technical Specifications] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 24 February 2010</ref> prior to its replacement by the [[Holden HJ]] series in October 1974.<ref name=Davis156>Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 156</ref>
Production of the HQ range totalled 485,650 vehicles<ref name = UniqueTechSpec>[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/holden_HQ_technical_specifications.htm Holden HQ Technical Specifications] Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 24 February 2010</ref> prior to its replacement by the [[Holden HJ]] series in October 1974.<ref name=Davis156>Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 156</ref>


==South Africa==
==South Africa==

Revision as of 05:40, 5 January 2015

Holden HQ
Holden HQ Kingswood Sedan
Overview
ManufacturerGeneral Motors-Holden's
Also calledChevrolet Kommando (ZA)
Chevrolet El Camino (ZA)
Chevrolet El Toro (ZA)
Production1971 to 1974
AssemblyAustralia
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
5-door wagon
2-door coupé
2-door coupé utility
2-door panel van
2-door cab chassis
LayoutFR layout
RelatedStatesman HQ
Powertrain
Engine173 cu in (2.8 L) I6
202 cu in (3.3 L) I6
253 cu in (4.1 L) V8
308 cu in (5.0 L) V8
350 cu in (5.7 L) V8
Transmission3-speed manual
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase111 inches
114 inches (Wagons)
Length187.5 inches
190 inches (Wagons)
Width74.0 inches
73.9 inches (Wagons)
Height54.0 inches
54.8 inches (Wagons)
53.1 inches (Monaros)
Curb weight2,950 lbs (Kingswood Sedan)
Chronology
PredecessorHolden HG
SuccessorHolden HJ

The Holden HQ series is a range of automobiles that was produced by General Motors-Holden’s 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 after the WB series was discontinued in 1984.

Model range

The mainstream passenger car range consisted of 4-door sedan and 5-door station wagon models in three trim levels.[1]

The long wheelbase luxury model, "Statesman by GMH" consisted of one body style [4-door sedan] and was available in two trim levels.

  • Statesman
  • Statesman Deville

A Holden SS Sedan was released in August 1972.[2] Although marketed as a separate model[3] in reality it was a Belmont V8 Sedan fitted with the XV2 option package.[4]

The Monaro range initially consisted only of 2-door coupes.[5]

  • Holden Monaro
  • Holden Monaro V8
  • Holden Monaro GTS
  • Holden Monaro GTS 350
  • Holden Monaro LS
  • Holden Monaro LS V8

Two 4-door sedan variants of the Monaro GTS were released in March 1973[2] and similarly to the SS the new sports sedans were a special vehicle package optioned on a lesser model, in this case on a V8 Kingswood sedan. Option XV4 was the HQ GTS sedan. Option XW8 was the HQ GTS350 sedan.

The commercial vehicle range included coupe utility, panel van and cab chassis truck models.

  • Holden Belmont Utility
  • Holden Kingswood Utility
  • Holden Belmont Panel Van
  • Holden One Tonner

The One Tonner, which was new for the HQ series, was a cab chassis truck.[2] A Sandman option, which was offered on Utility and Panel Van models from January 1974,[6] included various "sports" items from the Monaro GTS.[4]

  • Holden HQ Premier Sedan
    Holden HQ Premier Sedan
  • Holden HQ Kingswood Station Wagon
    Holden HQ Kingswood Station Wagon
  • Holden HQ SS Sedan
    Holden HQ SS Sedan
  • Holden HQ Monaro LS Coupe
    Holden HQ Monaro LS Coupe
  • Holden HQ Monaro GTS Sedan
    Holden HQ Monaro GTS Sedan
  • Holden HQ Monaro GTS Coupe
    Holden HQ Monaro GTS Coupe
  • Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350 Coupe
    Holden HQ Monaro GTS 350 Coupe
  • Holden HQ Belmont Utility
    Holden HQ Belmont Utility
  • Holden HQ Kingswood Utility
    Holden HQ Kingswood Utility
  • Holden HQ Belmont Panel Van with Sandman option pack
    Holden HQ Belmont Panel Van with Sandman option pack

Engines

The two inline six cylinder engines from the HG range were carried over to the HQ, but were enlarged[2] to 173 cu in (2.8 L) and 202 cu in (3.3 L).[7] The 253 cu in (4.1 L), 308 cu in (5.0 L) and 350 cu in (5.7 L) V8s were also carried over.[7]

HQ powertrains
Engine Displacement Compression Power Torque Transmission
bhp kW ft·lb N·m
2.84 L Red I6 173 cu in Low 112 84 160 220
High 118 88 168 228
3.3 L Red I6 202 cu in Low 129 96 190 260
High 135 101 194 263
4.2 L Holden V8 253 cu in Low 174 130 247 335
High 185 138 262 355
5.0 L Holden V8 308 cu in 240 180 315 427
5.7 L Chevrolet V8 350 cu in 275 205 360 490

Production

Production of the HQ range totalled 485,650 vehicles[6] prior to its replacement by the Holden HJ series in October 1974.[8]

South Africa

For the South African market, the Holden HQ sedan was marketed as the Chevrolet Kommando, the HQ utility as the Chevrolet El Camino and the HQ One Tonner as the Chevrolet El Toro.[9]

Motorsport

The "Group 3H" Holden HQ of Sarah Mitchell

From the late 1980s, the Holden HQ was used in Australia as the basis of a one-make motor racing category with an emphasis on cost. The category began in Tasmania but very quickly expanded to every state to become the entry-level motor racing category nation-wide. The cars are built to comply with CAMS Group 3H Technical Regulations.[10]

The HQ motor racing category also had an effect on spare parts in wrecking yards around Australia, with parts and body panels becoming scarce as many of the teams would 'raid' the yards for cheap spares. This led to a shortage of spares for the HQ model for anyone who owned a road-going version.

Statesman HQ

Main article: Statesman (automobile)
Statesman HQ de Ville

The Statesman HQ range of long wheelbase luxury sedans, based on the Holden HQ series,[11] was also released in July 1971.[12] The Statesman models replaced the Holden Brougham from the HG range [12] however they were marketed as Statesmans rather than as Holdens.[13]

Available in two trim levels, the entry car was called the "Statesman" and the premium car was the "Statesman Deville".

References

  1. ^ a b c Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 256
  2. ^ a b c d e Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 120
  3. ^ Holden SS V8 sales brochure, July 1972
  4. ^ a b Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 260
  5. ^ Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 258
  6. ^ a b Holden HQ Technical Specifications Retrieved from www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au on 24 February 2010
  7. ^ a b Holden HQ sales brochure, January 1972
  8. ^ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 156
  9. ^ Holden abroad, Restored Cars #220, Sep-Oct 2013, pages 45 to 47
  10. ^ "How to get involved in HQ Racing". HQ Racing Australia. Retrieved 2 June 2010.
  11. ^ Tony Davis, Aussie Cars, 1987, page 121
  12. ^ a b Norm Darwin, 100 Years of GM in Australia, 2002, page 259
  13. ^ Statesman HQ sales brochure, General Motors-Holden’s, 1971
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