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'''Holden Torana (LH). 1974–6 (prod. 71,000 approx.). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1892 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV), 2834, 3310 cm³ (6 cyl. OHV), 4142, 5044 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' All-new Torana, with larger, squared-off shape, initially running alongside smaller [[Holden Torana (TA)|TA]] series. Similar in styling to [[Opel Ascona B]], and featured 1·9 sourced from that division, though cars were essentially Australian-developed, casting off English roots of earlier Toranas. Sixes and V8 only on launch in March 1974, four from May that year. Style-led Plus 4, L34 and G-Pak special editions released through 1974 to February 1975. L34 (prod. 263) featured racing V8, developing 349 bhp (standard V8 on 5000 SL/R model had 240 bhp). Popular thanks to Bathurst racing successes, especially sixes and V8s.
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'''Holden Torana (LH). 1974–6 (prod. 71,000 approx.). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1897 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV), 2834, 3310 cm³ (6 cyl. OHV), 4142, 5044 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' All-new Torana, with larger, squared-off shape, initially running alongside smaller [[Holden Torana (TA)|TA]] series. Similar in styling to [[Opel Ascona B]], and featured 1·9 sourced from that division, though cars were essentially Australian-developed, casting off English roots of earlier Toranas. Sixes and V8 only on launch in March 1974, four from May that year. Style-led Plus 4, L34 and G-Pak special editions released through 1974 to February 1975. L34 (prod. 263) featured racing V8, developing 349 bhp (standard V8 on 5000 SL/R model had 240 bhp). Popular thanks to Bathurst racing successes, especially sixes and V8s.
  
  

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Holden Torana (LH). 1974–6 (prod. 71,000 approx.). 4-door sedan. F/R, 1897 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV), 2834, 3310 cm³ (6 cyl. OHV), 4142, 5044 cm³ (V8 OHV). All-new Torana, with larger, squared-off shape, initially running alongside smaller TA series. Similar in styling to Opel Ascona B, and featured 1·9 sourced from that division, though cars were essentially Australian-developed, casting off English roots of earlier Toranas. Sixes and V8 only on launch in March 1974, four from May that year. Style-led Plus 4, L34 and G-Pak special editions released through 1974 to February 1975. L34 (prod. 263) featured racing V8, developing 349 bhp (standard V8 on 5000 SL/R model had 240 bhp). Popular thanks to Bathurst racing successes, especially sixes and V8s.


Manufacturing location: Australia

Marque: Holden | Model: Holden Torana | Predecessor: Holden Torana (LJ) | Successor: Holden Torana (LX)

 

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