186 6 cylinder (GTR XU-1): Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with high performance camshaft, 161 head with larger inlet and exhaust valves, V8 valve springs.

What motor was in the XU1?

186 6 cylinder (GTR XU-1): Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with high performance camshaft, 161 head with larger inlet and exhaust valves, V8 valve springs.

What engine does a Holden Torana have?

71ci 1200 4 cylinder: Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder. Fuel System: Single Zenith downdraft type carburettor. Bore and Stroke: 77.7mm x 61.0mm. Power: 56.2bhp (41.9kW) at 5400rpm.

How many LJ GTR XU1 were made?

1667 LJ Torana
The LJ GTR XU-1 was a very successful racing car winning the Bathurst 500 in 1972. While there were 1667 LJ Torana GTR XU1 ‘road version’ cars built, at a price of $3214 upon release, there were also a limited number of special ‘Bathurst’ models built.

How much is a XU1 Torana worth?

CLASSIC Aussie muscle cars continue to break records at auction, with an LJ Torana GTR XU-1 selling for $295,000 at Burns & Co Auctions.

How many LTR GTR Toranas were made?

TOTAL NUMBER BUILT: Total LJ Toranas – 81,453 units, of which 1667 were XU-1s. Located stamped onto a plate attached to the radiator panel assembly on the right hand side of the engine bay. The first five numbers of the 13 digits is the model number.

What year did the xu1 come out?

The plans to produce the XU2 proved too costly, about double the XU1, thus the XU2 was cancelled. Produced from 1972 until 1974, around 1600 examples of the road going GTS were made….In Detail.

submitted by Richard Owen
gear ratios 2.54:1, 1.83:1, 1.38:1, 1.00:1, :1
0 – 1/4 mile ~13.5 seconds

What engine is in a Torana SLR 5000?

5.0-litre V8
This ‘A9X Option’ was available on the 5.0-litre V8-powered SLR 5000 sedan and SS hatchback models.

What is the rarest torana?

A rare 1977 Holden Torana A9X, originally destined for the racetrack, has sold at auction for $775,000. The two-door hatchback was essentially one of just 33 produced by Holden and is considered one of Australia’s most sort-after muscle cars.

How much is a GTR Torana worth?

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*Private Price Guide $22,300 – $29,300
*Trade In Price Guide $17,600 – $24,600
*Price When New $2,874* Price Guide (EGC)

When did the xu1 come out?

This car, like every important sports car, was developed around touring and rallycross. The race program began in 1969 with Peter Brock as the primary driver. Three years later, the road-going version was offerred in 1972….In Detail.

submitted by Richard Owen
0 – 1/4 mile ~13.5 seconds

How do I know if my GTR Torana is real?

  1. V.I.N. is located stamped onto a plate attached to the radiator panel assembly on the right hand side of the engine bay.
  2. 82911 – Two door six cylinder GTR sedan.
  3. The next letter is the series code: C for LC Torana.
  4. The next two digits are a letter/number combination indicating the plant at which the vehicle was built:

When did the first XU-1 Torana come out?

GTR Torana XU-1 Car Club Inc – Homepage Torana LJ GTR & XU-1 Torana LJ GTR & XU-1 DATE OF INTRODUCTION February 1972, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug-Sept 1972 200 units, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug 1973 150 Units

When did the Toyota Torana GTR come out?

Torana LC GTR Oct 1969 – June 1971 – Specificiations DATE OF INTRODUCTION October 1969, XU-1 August 1970, GTR XU-1 ‘Bathurst’ July 1971. VEHICLE TYPE: Two door INITIAL MODEL LINE-UP: Torana GTR two door and GTR XU-1 two door LATER MODEL LINE UP: Torana GTR, GTR XU-1 and GTR XU-1 ‘Bathurst’ ENGINES (WITH SPECIFICATIONS):

Where is the engine number on a GTR XU-1 Torana?

All LJ GTR XU-1 Toranas have the prefix ‘JP’ followed by the engine number. Some competition engine blocks are prefixed ‘Q; BODY/CHASSIS NUMBERS (FOR IDENTIFICATION) Located stamped onto a plate attached to the radiator panel assembly on the right hand side of the engine bay.

Is the Holden Torana GTR XU-1 the best car to drive?

The Holden Torana GTR XU-1 is an easy car to drive (if you let it know who’s boss) and the tremendous low-down torque and acceleration make it a lot of fun in traffic carve-ups. But now, the NSW Police have caught on to it, and they’re using XU-l’s in ordinary old GTR bodies with a couple of driving lights.