The HR was the first Holden built at GM New Zealand's new Trentham plant in 1967.
Lead trim: 2.6 Red 161 six (114 bhp) · up to 145 hp
Holden HR1966–1968
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FactThe HR was the first Holden built at GM New Zealand's new Trentham plant in 1967.
The Holden HR is an automobile manufactured by Holden from April 1966 until January 1968, replacing the HD. In addition to a revised grille it had a reworked roofline and larger rear window (on the sedans), revised rear lights and changes to almost all exterior body panels, with revised ball joint front suspension, a widened track, improved interior trim and woodgrain interior finish on the Premier. Six months after launch all models were given a safety upgrade with front safety belts, windscreen washers, reversing lights, padded sun visors and a shatterproof rear-view mirror. The two versions of the inline six-cylinder Holden Red motor were carried across from the HD with increased capacity and a higher compression ratio of 9.2:1; the 114 bhp 161 cu in (2.6 L) six was standard in all models except the Premiers, and a 126 bhp 186 cu in (3.0 L) six was standard on Premiers and optional elsewhere. A 145 bhp twin-carburettor "X2" version of the "186" was initially available, replaced by the 145 bhp single two-barrel "186S" in June 1967, and a Chevrolet 194 (later 230) six was fitted for the South African market. A total of 252,352 vehicles were produced up to January 1968; the HR was the first Holden assembled at General Motors New Zealand's new plant in Trentham in 1967.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 Red 161 six (114 bhp) | 1966–1968 | 2.6 L Inline-6 | 114 hp | 157 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| 3.0 Red 186 X2 twin-carb six (145 bhp) | 1966–1967 | 3.0 L Inline-6 | 145 hp | 184 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| 3.0 Red 186 six (126 bhp) | 1966–1968 | 3.0 L Inline-6 | 126 hp | 181 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| 3.0 Red 186S six (145 bhp) | 1967–1968 | 3.0 L Inline-6 | 145 hp | 184 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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