19.v. 1971 Holden Monaro HG GTS 308ci Coupe
2014 Gore Aussie Muscle Mania Car Show (12-4-14)
Holden HG Monaro
1970 - 1971
Engine:
6 cyl. & V8
Capacity:
2640/3050/5035/5700 cc
Power:
108-250 bhp 80-186 kW
Transmission:
3/4 spd. man & 2/3 spd. powerglide/tri-matic
Top Speed:
n/a
Number Built:
6,147
Collectability:
5/5 stars!
Regarded as the most sophisticated of the early Monaro models, the HG is today one of the rarest and most sought-after of the charismatic Holden coupes.
Holden designers cleverly removed the detail from the HG's rear lights, providing the illusion of extra size as the lights merged smoothly with the black GTS tail panel.
While the more subtle HG mesh grille revived the simplicity of the first Monaro, GTS blackouts highlighted the bold new centre division and surrounds.
The deletion of sill and wheel arch mouldings and the addition of black rocker panels around the lower body gave the HG GTS a meaner, sleeker look.
Subtle 'sidewinder' stripes that swooped from the rear pillars to the front highlighted the flow in the original Monaro shape.
New decals for the 350 engine were a Monaro first. New metallic colours and the lack of bold bonnet and bootlid stripes reflected a clean custom look and highlighted the 350's quad exhausts.
Engine choice was the same as for final HT models after the local 308 V8 replaced the Chevrolet 307.
A new three-speed Trimatic auto option replaced the Powerglide on all models except the big 350. Although virtually retired from competition duties - replaced by the XU-1 Torana - the Monaro still managed an amazing year on the track.
Norm Beechey's Monaro dominated the Australian Touring Car Championship against serious competition and there was an outstanding Bond/Roberts endurance victory at Surfer's Paradise.
Away from the track, Holden built extra compliance into the Monaro rear suspension, boosting GTS 350 long distance touring capabilities and comfort. The HG GTS 350 manual, with its crisp driving feel and Salisbury limited slip diff, stood as the definitive road car for several Monaro generations.
Released on the 26 July 1970, the HG Monaro was the last of the original coupe design concept. HG had cleaner lines with brightwork reduced and some re-designed. The HG sported different striping (delete options) which were known as "sidewinder" stripes which rang along the top edge of the fenders, under the windows and finishing just before the rear pillar. The "Monaro" badge on both rear pillars was introduced to all models. For the HG GTS, the "GTS" badges now featured black paint fill, received new black-out paint on rocker panels, with the GTS 350 getting bold treatment with new "sidewinder" stripes and bonnet scoop black-outs. "GTS 350" designations now featured gutsier decals on the fenders and boot lid. Wheel arch moldings were deleted on all models. The "GTS 350" models no longer had the 350 Chevrolet badge on the fender, but rather a bold decal stating "350" as well as blackouts that covered the air-vents on the bonnet. The GTS badge originally above the gills in the fenders would be removed and would now be black instead of red (with the badges being placed on the passenger side of the grille and boot). The taillights had a cleaner look and the grille was redesigned.
Most mechanical specifications remained the same as HT series, with the exception of Monaro GTS (non-350), which had softened suspension, resulting in a smoother ride. Manual HG GTS 350 retained the suspension from the HT GTS 350. Other upgrades included thicker (HT GTS 350 style) power front disc brakes, now standard for all V8 and the 6-cylinder Monaro GTS. The HG would be the final model for the generation and the last to use the original body shell.
Data for Holden Monaro 308 V8 4-speed, manufactured or sold in 1970, version for Australia with 2-door coupe body type, RWD (rear-wheel drive) and manual 4-speed gearbox. Basic www.automobile-catalog.com specs and characteristics: petrol (gasoline) engine of 5044 cm3 / 307.8 cui displacement with advertised power 179 kW / 240 hp / 243 PS ( SAE gross ) / 4800 and 427 Nm / 315 lb-ft / 3000 of torque. Dimensions: this model outside length is 4694 mm / 184.8 in, it’s 1824 mm / 71.8 in wide and has wheelbase of 2819 mm / 111 in. The value of a drag coefficient, estimated by a-c, is Cd = 0.47 . Standard wheels were fitted with the tires size: (see standard and alternative tire sizes ...). Reference vehicle weights are: official base curb weight 1420 kg / 3130 lbs . How fast is that car ? Performance: top speed 194 km/h (121 mph) (theoretical); accelerations 0- 60 mph 7.6 s; 0- 100 km/h 8 s (a-c simulation); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16 s (a-c simulation) (see detailed performance data review...). Fuel consumption and mileage: official: , average estimated by a-c: 18.4 l/100km / 15.3 mpg (imp.) / 12.7 mpg (U.S.) / 5.4 km/l, average estimated combined driving range (km / miles on tank) of this car is 407 km / 252 miles
Ref: www.automobile-catalog.com/make/holden/monaro_1gen/monaro...
19.v. 1971 Holden Monaro HG GTS 308ci Coupe
2014 Gore Aussie Muscle Mania Car Show (12-4-14)
Holden HG Monaro
1970 - 1971
Engine:
6 cyl. & V8
Capacity:
2640/3050/5035/5700 cc
Power:
108-250 bhp 80-186 kW
Transmission:
3/4 spd. man & 2/3 spd. powerglide/tri-matic
Top Speed:
n/a
Number Built:
6,147
Collectability:
5/5 stars!
Regarded as the most sophisticated of the early Monaro models, the HG is today one of the rarest and most sought-after of the charismatic Holden coupes.
Holden designers cleverly removed the detail from the HG's rear lights, providing the illusion of extra size as the lights merged smoothly with the black GTS tail panel.
While the more subtle HG mesh grille revived the simplicity of the first Monaro, GTS blackouts highlighted the bold new centre division and surrounds.
The deletion of sill and wheel arch mouldings and the addition of black rocker panels around the lower body gave the HG GTS a meaner, sleeker look.
Subtle 'sidewinder' stripes that swooped from the rear pillars to the front highlighted the flow in the original Monaro shape.
New decals for the 350 engine were a Monaro first. New metallic colours and the lack of bold bonnet and bootlid stripes reflected a clean custom look and highlighted the 350's quad exhausts.
Engine choice was the same as for final HT models after the local 308 V8 replaced the Chevrolet 307.
A new three-speed Trimatic auto option replaced the Powerglide on all models except the big 350. Although virtually retired from competition duties - replaced by the XU-1 Torana - the Monaro still managed an amazing year on the track.
Norm Beechey's Monaro dominated the Australian Touring Car Championship against serious competition and there was an outstanding Bond/Roberts endurance victory at Surfer's Paradise.
Away from the track, Holden built extra compliance into the Monaro rear suspension, boosting GTS 350 long distance touring capabilities and comfort. The HG GTS 350 manual, with its crisp driving feel and Salisbury limited slip diff, stood as the definitive road car for several Monaro generations.
Released on the 26 July 1970, the HG Monaro was the last of the original coupe design concept. HG had cleaner lines with brightwork reduced and some re-designed. The HG sported different striping (delete options) which were known as "sidewinder" stripes which rang along the top edge of the fenders, under the windows and finishing just before the rear pillar. The "Monaro" badge on both rear pillars was introduced to all models. For the HG GTS, the "GTS" badges now featured black paint fill, received new black-out paint on rocker panels, with the GTS 350 getting bold treatment with new "sidewinder" stripes and bonnet scoop black-outs. "GTS 350" designations now featured gutsier decals on the fenders and boot lid. Wheel arch moldings were deleted on all models. The "GTS 350" models no longer had the 350 Chevrolet badge on the fender, but rather a bold decal stating "350" as well as blackouts that covered the air-vents on the bonnet. The GTS badge originally above the gills in the fenders would be removed and would now be black instead of red (with the badges being placed on the passenger side of the grille and boot). The taillights had a cleaner look and the grille was redesigned.
Most mechanical specifications remained the same as HT series, with the exception of Monaro GTS (non-350), which had softened suspension, resulting in a smoother ride. Manual HG GTS 350 retained the suspension from the HT GTS 350. Other upgrades included thicker (HT GTS 350 style) power front disc brakes, now standard for all V8 and the 6-cylinder Monaro GTS. The HG would be the final model for the generation and the last to use the original body shell.
Data for Holden Monaro 308 V8 4-speed, manufactured or sold in 1970, version for Australia with 2-door coupe body type, RWD (rear-wheel drive) and manual 4-speed gearbox. Basic www.automobile-catalog.com specs and characteristics: petrol (gasoline) engine of 5044 cm3 / 307.8 cui displacement with advertised power 179 kW / 240 hp / 243 PS ( SAE gross ) / 4800 and 427 Nm / 315 lb-ft / 3000 of torque. Dimensions: this model outside length is 4694 mm / 184.8 in, it’s 1824 mm / 71.8 in wide and has wheelbase of 2819 mm / 111 in. The value of a drag coefficient, estimated by a-c, is Cd = 0.47 . Standard wheels were fitted with the tires size: (see standard and alternative tire sizes ...). Reference vehicle weights are: official base curb weight 1420 kg / 3130 lbs . How fast is that car ? Performance: top speed 194 km/h (121 mph) (theoretical); accelerations 0- 60 mph 7.6 s; 0- 100 km/h 8 s (a-c simulation); 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16 s (a-c simulation) (see detailed performance data review...). Fuel consumption and mileage: official: , average estimated by a-c: 18.4 l/100km / 15.3 mpg (imp.) / 12.7 mpg (U.S.) / 5.4 km/l, average estimated combined driving range (km / miles on tank) of this car is 407 km / 252 miles
Ref: www.automobile-catalog.com/make/holden/monaro_1gen/monaro...