The HJ quietly ended an era: dropping the Monaro GTS350 meant the imported Chevrolet 350 V8 disappeared from any Holden model altogether.
Lead trim: HJ 2.8 six · up to 240 hp
Holden HJ1974–1976
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FactThe HJ quietly ended an era: dropping the Monaro GTS350 meant the imported Chevrolet 350 V8 disappeared from any Holden model altogether.
The Holden HJ is a series of automobiles produced by Holden in Australia from 1974 to 1976, released on 4 October 1974 as an improved and facelifted version of the superseded HQ series, designed by Leo Pruneau and Peter Nankervis under Joe Schemansky. All HJ models aside from the One Tonner were easily identified from the HQ by a squared-off frontal treatment with wraparound indicator lights, a new rear bumper and wraparound triangular taillights on the sedans, and revised rear quarter panels on sedan and wagon; other body styles kept the HQ rear styling. The mainstream range consisted of 4-door sedan and 5-door wagon models in three trim levels (Belmont, Kingswood and Premier, the Premier distinguished by a four-headlight front), with wagons on a wheelbase three inches longer than the sedans. The performance-orientated Monaro range included the LS and GTS coupés and the GTS sedan; the base Monaro coupé was not carried forward from the HQ, and the range saw the demise of the Monaro GTS350 coupé and sedan, so the imported Chevrolet 350 (5.7-litre) V8 was no longer offered in any Holden model. Commercial derivatives included coupé utility, panel van and cab-chassis. The 2.8-litre and 3.3-litre inline sixes were available, as were 4.2-litre and 5.0-litre V8 units.
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Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HJ 2.8 six | 1974–1976 | 2.8 L Inline-6 | 118 hp | 168 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| HJ 3.3 six | 1974–1976 | 3.3 L Inline-6 | 135 hp | 194 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| HJ 4.2 V8 | 1974–1976 | 4.2 L V8 | 185 hp | 262 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| HJ 5.0 V8 | 1974–1976 | 5.0 L V8 | 240 hp | 315 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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