Post by whcaprice on Sept 9, 2007 17:10:02 GMT 9.5
Holden FJ Technical Specifications
Years of Manufacture: 1953 - 1956
Number Built: 169,969
Price at Introduction: £1023 ($2064)
Models:
Standard Sedan
Business Sedan
Special Sedan
Panel Van
Utility
Date(s) of Introduction:
All Models (except Panel Van) - October, 1953
Panel Van - December, 1953
To Identify:
Similar body to 48/215 but with open grille and thick horizontal chrome bar
"Holden" badge mounted on front centre of bonnet
Centrally mounted rear stop light with chrome surround
Body:
Unitary construction (Monocoque)
Exterior Dimensions:
Total Length: 173.3 inches (4401mm)
Total width: 66.9 inches (1702mm)
Height at kerb weight: 62.3 inches (1581mm)
Wheelbase: 103.0 inches (2616mm)
Front Track: 53.0 inches (1346mm)
Rear Track: 54.0 inches (1372mm)
Kerb Weight:
2250lb (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:
3.894:1
Engine/Transmission Combinations:
Standard six-cylinder engine and three speed manual
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
19.0 seconds
Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
20.4 seconds
Engine:
Capacity: 2160cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)
Type: Conventional, watercooled 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 Electircal:
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:
Low pressure balloon 5.50x15 four-ply (Standard), 5.90x15 four-ply (Special)