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When did the Holden HQ series come out?

When did the Holden HQ series come out?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. 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.

What kind of rear axle does Holden HQ have?

The two rear axle types available on the HQ are the Holden Salisbury and the modified Banjo. Salisbury type rear axle introduced on HQ to accomodate high power output of V8 engines, up to and including the 350 cubic inch, while Banjo type a carry over from HG but modified by Holden engineers to suit new four-link rear suspension

Where was the Holden HQ one tonner sold?

The HQ One Tonner was sold as the Chevrolet El Toro. 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 and New Zealand to become the entry-level motor racing category nationwide.

What kind of shocks does Holden HQ have?

Rear: Four link system with coil springs and direct acting shocks. The two rear axle types available on the HQ are the Holden Salisbury and the modified Banjo.

Jump to navigation Jump to search. 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.

The HQ One Tonner was sold as the Chevrolet El Toro. 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 and New Zealand to become the entry-level motor racing category nationwide.

When did the Holden HQ Monaro come out?

The Monaro range initially consisted only of two-door coupes. Two four-door sedan variants of the Monaro GTS were released in March 1973 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.

Where are Holden HQ cars made in Australia?

Holden HQ series cars were produced at GMH plants in Adelaide (Elizabeth, South Australia), Melbourne (Dandenong, Victoria), Sydney (Pagewood, New South Wales) and in Brisbane (Acacia Ridge, Queensland).

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