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HK Kingswood 2.6 (161)

HK · 1968–1969RWDSedan

The base engine: the 2.6-litre (161 cu in) Holden six, 85 kW and 213 Nm in high-compression form (a low-compression version made 81 kW and 198 Nm). Standard on the Belmont and Kingswood with a 3-speed column-shift manual. Sold as a sedan and as a Station Sedan.

114 hpPower
1968-1969Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine2.6L (161 cu in) Holden Red I6, single-barrel carburettor
Displacement2.6 L
Cylinders6
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission3-speed Manual / 4-speed Manual / 2-speed Powerglide
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power114 hp
Torque213 Nm
Fuel tank75 L
Dimensions & body
Height · 1412 mm
Length · 4694 mm
Wheelbase · 2819 mm
Width1814 mm
BodySedan
Doors4
Seats5

STORY

The Kingswood name arrived with the HK range in January 1968, when it replaced the HR and took the place of the old Standard and Special names. The HK was larger and heavier than the HR. For the first time a Holden could be ordered with a V8, an imported 307 cu in Chevrolet engine. The HT of May 1969 moved to Australian-built 253 and 308 cu in V8s, and the HG followed in July 1970.

The HQ of July 1971 was an all-new Holden with 173 and 202 cu in sixes and 253 and 308 cu in V8s, with the Chevrolet 350 as an option. The Kingswood remained Holden's full-size family car until 1984, ending with the WB. Sedan, wagon, utility and panel van versions were built.

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