Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
The Kingswood was now available on utility only with the panel van joining the One Tonner, but the 5.0-litre V8 engine was no longer officially offered as an available performance option although some were built. There were no passenger car versions of the Kingswood, their place in the Holden range having been absorbed by the Commodore.
Holden Kingswood L: Ford Falcon L: Holden Torana/Sunbird L: Chrysler Sigma L: Ford Cortina L: Datsun 200B L: Toyota Corona/Celica L: Toyota Corolla L: Datsun 120Y L: not available: 1979: Holden Commodore L: not available: 1980: Holden Commodore L: 1981: Holden Commodore L: 1982: Ford Falcon L: Holden Commodore L: Mitsubishi Sigma L: Ford Laser ...
Layout of the Mount Panorama Circuit (1938–1986). The 1984 James Hardie 1000 was the 25th running of the Bathurst 1000 touring car race. It was held on 30 September 1984 at the Mount Panorama Circuit just outside Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia and was Round 4 of the 1984 Australian Endurance Championship.
Holden vehicles, in addition to nameplate, are designated by a series code. For example, the 1971–1974 Holden Kingswood has been assigned the series code "HQ", and the 2002–2004 Holden Commodore, "VY". Often these series codes are not arbitrary. In the case of the VY above, the "V" stands for the GM V platform that underpins it.
VB Commodore SL E. Introduced in October 1978, [6] the VB Commodore development covered a period with the effects of the 1973 oil crisis still being felt. [7] Hence, when Holden decided to replace the successful full-size HZ Kingswood with a new model line, they wanted the new car to be smaller and more fuel efficient. [8]
The final HZ Sandman, featured a choice of V8 engines only, along with a four-headlight grille and under bumper front spoiler. According to a GMH Price List dated 25 January 1979, a basic HZ Holden panel van was priced at A$6,076, with the Sandman option package an additional A$1,700.
Holden Commodore (VH) Royale (1981–1984): trim level of the Holden Commodore (VH) sedan, built and sold exclusively in New Zealand. These VH Royales were similar in specification to the VH SL/E, but were fitted with the 1.9-litre Starfire inline-four engine mated to either a five-speed manual or three-speed automatic .
The Commodore Executive was basically a Commodore SL appointed with automatic transmission and power steering, and was aimed at capturing the fleet market, a market that Holden had lost its share in when the smaller bodied Commodore originally replaced the Kingswood. Also introduced was the Commodore Berlina (replacing the SL/X) and the Holden ...