CAR.SPACE

HK Kingswood 5.0 V8 (307)

HK · 1968–1969RWDSedan

The imported 5.0-litre (307 cu in) Chevrolet V8, 157 kW and 407 Nm, the first V8 ever offered in a Holden. Optional on all sedans, always with the Powerglide automatic and a limited-slip differential. The 327 cu in V8 was exclusive to the Monaro GTS 327 and is not part of the Kingswood range.

211 hpPower
1968-1969Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine5.0L (307 cu in) Chevrolet V8, two-barrel carburettor
Displacement5.0 L
Cylinders8
AspirationNaturally aspirated
FuelPetrol
Transmission2-speed Powerglide
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power211 hp
Torque407 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.

Price Evolution

Loading auction history…

Track Records

Loading records…