| Holden Brougham | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Holden (General Motors) |
| Production | 1968–1971 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Holden Premier Chevrolet Constantia |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,093 cc Chevrolet 250 I6 (ZA) 5,025 cc Chevrolet 307 V8[1] 5,042 cc GMH 308 V8 |
| Transmission | 2-speed Powerglide automatic (HK, HT)[1] 3-speed Tri-Matic automatic (HT (May 1970 onwards), HG)[2][3] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 111.5 in (2,832 mm)[1] |
| Length | 192 in (4,877 mm)[1] |
| Width | 71.4 in (1,814 mm)[1] |
| Height | 56 in (1,422 mm)[1] |
| Curb weight | 3,097 lb (1,405 kg)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Pontiac Parisienne |
| Successor | Statesman |
The Holden Brougham is a large, luxury automobile that was produced by Holden in Australia between July 1968 and 1971.
It was based on the mainstream Holden Premier of the same years, but with a lengthened rear body. The boot was simply extended by 8 inches (200 mm) rather than increasing the 111-inch (2,800 mm) wheelbase.[4] The Premier's four-headlight grille was also kept. The model was a hasty response to Ford Australia's successful Fairlane.
- ^ a b c d e f g Garnier (1969). "Australian luxury saloon powered by American vee-8 engine. Very smooth two speed automatic and good performance. Over sensitive, low-geared power steering. Excellent brakes. Reasonable ride, suspension noisy. Nice interior. No plans for imports yet."
- ^ Bebbington (1998), p. 36. "Tri-matic automatic transmission replaced Powerglide late in the [HT] model run (May '70)".
- ^ Bebbington (1998), p. 38. "[The HG signified] the official introduction of the Tri-matic three-speed automatic transmission to the full-size car range."
- ^ Darwin (2002), p. 246.