This Holden nearly looked completely different: sedan and wagon versions were developed to an advanced stage before Holden scrapped them, leaving the WB as commercial bodystyles only — the first time in 34 years its full-size range skipped the family car.
Lead trim: WB 3.3 Holden 202 six · up to 169 hp
Holden WB1980–1985
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FactThis Holden nearly looked completely different: sedan and wagon versions were developed to an advanced stage before Holden scrapped them, leaving the WB as commercial bodystyles only — the first time in 34 years its full-size range skipped the family car.
The Holden WB series is an automobile produced by Holden in Australia from April 1980 to January 1985, a facelifted version of the HZ series. Unlike the HZ and every full-size Holden before it, the WB was offered only in commercial vehicle body styles, with no sedan or wagon passenger variants; the long-wheelbase WB models were marketed under the separate Statesman marque, without Holden branding. The range consisted of two coupé utility models (Utility and Kingswood Utility), a panel van and the One Tonner cab chassis truck; the Kingswood panel van and the Sandman utility and panel van were not carried over from the HZ commercial range. The Kingswood utility featured a black grate-style grille and rectangular headlights, unlike the more basic models with a divided grille. The 3.3-litre inline six was standard, with a 4.2-litre V8 as an option; the 5.0-litre V8 option was not carried over from the HZ but was available by special request, which was popular with Kingswood buyers. It was succeeded by the Holden Rodeo, the Holden Utility (VG) and the Holden Shuttle panel van.
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB 3.3 Holden 202 six | 1980–1985 | 3.3 L Inline-6 | 111 hp | 170 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| WB 4.2 Holden 253 V8 | 1980–1985 | 4.2 L V8 | 154 hp | 289 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| WB 5.0 Holden 308 V8 | 1980–1985 | 5.0 L V8 | 169 hp | 361 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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