Correcting the HD’s flaws, the HR has been introduced in 1966. In June 1967, two new performance options become available in the form of a 3.0-litre “S” engine - which takes over from the “X2” with a similar output of 145 bhp - and a four-speed manual gearbox with a floor-mounted lever, provided courtesy of Opel.
Holden Standard
The Standard is again Holden’s cheapest offer, mostly bought by fleet operators and a few cost-conscious individuals.
● Introduction: February 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.6-litre, 108 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: inline six, 2.6-litre, 114 hp; inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp; and inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed manual and two-speed automatic gearbox optional (four-speed only with 145 hp engine). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm (station sedan), 460 cm (sedan). Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: four-door sedan, four-door station sedan.
Holden Special
The mid-range Special continues to guarantee to Holden the bulk of its sales.
● Introduction: February 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.6-litre, 108 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: inline six, 2.6-litre, 114 hp; inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp; and inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed manual and two-speed automatic gearbox optional (four-speed only with 145 hp engine). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm (station sedan), 460 cm (sedan). Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: four-door sedan, four-door station sedan.
Holden Premier
Holden’s luxury offer loses most its pride as it is seriously downgraded with the introduction of the HD. Gone are such equipments as the standard automatic transmission or the leather seats (replaced by a plebeian “Morrokide” synthetic upholstery) which used to set the Premier apart.
● Introduction: February 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed manual and two-speed automatic gearbox optional (four-speed only with 145 hp engine). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm (station sedan), 460 cm (sedan). Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: four-door sedan, four-door station sedan.
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● Introduction: July 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.6-litre, 108 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: inline six, 2.6-litre, 114 hp; inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp; and inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Two-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm. Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: two-door utility pickup, two-door panel van.
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Holden Standard
The Standard is again Holden’s cheapest offer, mostly bought by fleet operators and a few cost-conscious individuals.
● Introduction: February 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.6-litre, 108 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: inline six, 2.6-litre, 114 hp; inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp; and inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed manual and two-speed automatic gearbox optional (four-speed only with 145 hp engine). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm (station sedan), 460 cm (sedan). Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: four-door sedan, four-door station sedan.
Holden Special
The mid-range Special continues to guarantee to Holden the bulk of its sales.
● Introduction: February 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.6-litre, 108 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: inline six, 2.6-litre, 114 hp; inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp; and inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed manual and two-speed automatic gearbox optional (four-speed only with 145 hp engine). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm (station sedan), 460 cm (sedan). Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: four-door sedan, four-door station sedan.
Holden Premier
Holden’s luxury offer loses most its pride as it is seriously downgraded with the introduction of the HD. Gone are such equipments as the standard automatic transmission or the leather seats (replaced by a plebeian “Morrokide” synthetic upholstery) which used to set the Premier apart.
● Introduction: February 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engine: inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Four-speed manual and two-speed automatic gearbox optional (four-speed only with 145 hp engine). Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm (station sedan), 460 cm (sedan). Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: four-door sedan, four-door station sedan.
Holden Commercial
● Introduction: July 1965 as the HD, April 1966 as the HR. Construction: monocoque. Engine: water-cooled inline six, 2.6-litre, 108 hp, mounted at the front. Optional engines: inline six, 2.6-litre, 114 hp; inline six, 3.0-litre, 126 hp; and inline six, 3.0-litre, 145 hp. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a three-speed manual gearbox. Two-speed automatic gearbox optional. Suspension: independent at the front, rigid axle at the rear. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels, with servo. Disks optional at the front. Length: 458 cm. Top speed: 150 to 155 kph. Range: two-door utility pickup, two-door panel van.
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