The Holden GTS represents a performance-oriented variant within the Holden lineup, specifically designed for enthusiasts seeking enhanced driving dynamics and power. These models are characterized by their potent engines, sport-tuned suspension systems, and distinctive styling cues that set them apart from standard Holden vehicles. Primarily utilized for spirited driving, track days, and as a flagship performance offering, the GTS models embody Holden's commitment to automotive performance and engineering excellence. Their appeal lies in the combination of everyday usability with exhilarating performance capabilities.
Documentation for Holden GTS models includes comprehensive service and repair manuals detailing engine, transmission, and chassis maintenance. Technical specifications...
The Holden GTS represents a performance-oriented variant within the Holden lineup, specifically designed for enthusiasts seeking enhanced driving dynamics and power. These models are characterized by their potent engines, sport-tuned suspension systems, and distinctive styling cues that set them apart from standard Holden vehicles. Primarily utilized for spirited driving, track days, and as a flagship performance offering, the GTS models embody Holden's commitment to automotive performance and engineering excellence. Their appeal lies in the combination of everyday usability with exhilarating performance capabilities.
Documentation for Holden GTS models includes comprehensive service and repair manuals detailing engine, transmission, and chassis maintenance. Technical specifications provide in-depth information on performance metrics, dimensions, and component compatibility. Troubleshooting guides assist owners and technicians in diagnosing and resolving common issues, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. These resources are crucial for maintaining the integrity and performance of these specialized vehicles, offering clear instructions for routine upkeep and complex repairs.
This manual provides comprehensive identification and technical information for Monaro GTS and Torana models produced between 1948 and 1987. These vehicles represent a significant era in Australian automotive history, known for their performance-oriented engineering and distinct styling. The Monaro GTS, in particular, is celebrated as a legendary Australian muscle car, while the Torana offered a versatile platform that excelled in various forms, from economical daily drivers to successful racing machines. This guide is designed to capture the nuances of these iconic vehicles, offering valuable data for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
This manual provides an identification guide for Monaro, GTS, and Torana models manufactured between 1948 and 1987. An iconic Australian automotive manufacturer, produced these vehicles, which represent a significant part of the nation's performance car heritage. The Monaro, a symbol of Australian muscle car performance, and the Torana, known for its compact and performance-oriented platform, are covered across various generations and body styles including coupes, sedans, and hatchbacks. This guide is essential for collectors, restorers, enthusiasts, and owners seeking to accurately identify specific models, trims, and configurations, distinguishing features of various variants like GTS, SL, and SS, as well as understanding chassis and engine codes.
The Holden HK Series, produced until April 1971, represents a significant era in Australian automotive history, encompassing popular models such as the Monaro, GTS, Brougham, Premier, Kingswood, and Belmont. These vehicles are recognized for their distinctive styling and the introduction of the iconic Monaro coupe, a celebrated Australian muscle car. The series offered a range of robust Holden Red 6-cylinder and V8 engines, including the potent 327 cubic inch V8 exclusive to the Monaro GTS 327, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. Designed with a focus on passenger comfort and utility across various body styles including sedans, wagons, utes, panel vans, and coupes, the HK Series remains a cherished classic, embodying a blend of performance and practicality.
This manual covers the Series, produced between 1971 and 1973, with a particular focus on the performance-oriented Monaro GTS 350. The range, a significant advancement for , included a variety of models such as the Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Monaro variants, Statesman Deville, Utility, Panel Van, and One Tonner. Renowned for its robust engineering and Australian muscle car heritage, the series, especially the Monaro GTS 350, represented a benchmark in performance and styling for its era, making it a sought-after classic.
This manual covers the Holden HK Series, including the Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Brougham, and various Monaro models, specifically referencing documentation from April 1972. The HK Series, produced from October 1968 to October 1970, marked a significant period for Holden, most notably introducing the iconic Monaro coupe. This range offered a variety of body styles and engine options, from the Holden Red inline-six to Chevrolet V8s, with the Monaro GTS and GTS 327 representing the performance pinnacle of the era. The engineering quality and reliability of these vehicles have cemented their status as classics, particularly the Monaro, which is celebrated as a symbol of Australian automotive heritage.
The Holden HZ Series, produced from 1977 to 1980, represents a significant chapter in Australian automotive history. As the final iteration of the well-regarded HQ platform architecture, the HZ lineup offered a diverse range of vehicles catering to various needs, from the mainstream Kingswood sedan and wagon to the luxurious Statesman DeVille and Caprice, and the iconic performance-oriented Monaro GTS. These vehicles were known for their comfortable ride, spacious interiors, and a selection of potent Holden Red, Blue, and Chevrolet-derived V8 engines, making them competitive in the late 1970s Australian market against rivals like the Ford Falcon and Chrysler Valiant.
The HG series, produced from 1970 to 1971, represents a significant chapter in Australian automotive history, offering a range of body styles including Sedan, Wagon, Ute, Panel Van, and the iconic Monaro coupe. Available with a variety of robust engines, from the 161ci and 186ci inline-sixes to the potent 253ci, 308ci, and the performance-defining Chevrolet 350ci V8 in the Monaro GTS 350, these vehicles were engineered for Australian conditions. The HG lineup was known for its distinctive styling updates over the HT series, and models like the Monaro GTS 350 remain highly sought after for their performance and classic muscle car appeal, cementing a legacy.
The Holden HK Series, produced from October 1968 to 1969, represents a significant chapter in Australian automotive history, most notably with the introduction of the iconic Monaro sports coupe. This first-generation HK Series offered a range of models, including the Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Brougham, and the performance-oriented Monaro GTS variants, powered by robust V8 engines such as the 307ci (5.0L) and 327ci (5.4L) 'Red Motors'. Known for its bold styling and powerful performance, the HK Monaro GTS, in particular, became a symbol of Australian muscle car heritage. The engineering quality and reliability of these vehicles, with their unitized body construction and a choice of manual and automatic transmissions, cemented Holden's reputation for producing desirable and capable vehicles for the Australian market.
This manual provides comprehensive parts information for the 1971 HQ series, encompassing a wide range of models including the Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Monaro GTS, Statesman, and One Tonner. The HQ series, launched in 1971, represented a significant advancement in Australian automotive design and engineering, offering a diverse platform that appealed to various market segments. The Monaro variants, in particular, established a benchmark for performance and style, enjoying considerable success in motorsport and becoming automotive icons. This parts catalog is an indispensable resource for enthusiasts and professionals undertaking maintenance, repair, or restoration projects, ensuring accuracy in part identification for these historically significant vehicles.
This manual covers E Series models, including the Clubsport, R8, Grange, GTS, Maloo, and Senator, produced between 2007 and 2009. Based on the Holden VE Commodore platform, these vehicles represent the pinnacle of Australian performance engineering, known for their potent LS V8 engines, refined chassis, and distinctive styling. The heritage as Holden’s performance division is evident in the meticulous tuning and enhancement applied to these models, delivering exhilarating driving dynamics and a powerful presence on the road and track, making them highly sought after by enthusiasts.
This manual covers the E Series range, including the Clubsport, R8, Grange, GTS, Maloo Ute, Senator, and W427 models produced between 2007 and 2009. These vehicles represent Australian performance automotive engineering, built upon the VZ/VE platform and powered by robust LS V8 engines, commonly 6.0L and 6.2L, with the W427 featuring a 7.0L variant. Known for their distinctive styling, powerful drivetrains, and dynamic handling, these models are targeted at enthusiasts seeking a premium performance driving experience.
The Holden HSV GTS GEN-F, produced between 2013 and 2015, represents a significant chapter in Australian automotive performance. As a high-performance luxury sedan, it embodies the pinnacle of HSV's engineering prowess, built upon the robust VF/WN chassis. This model is renowned for its emphasis on V8 power, with engine options including potent 6.0L and 6.2L V8s, some featuring supercharging for exhilarating performance. Its sophisticated chassis tuning and available performance braking system ensure exceptional handling, making it a compelling choice for enthusiasts seeking a blend of muscle, luxury, and track-capable dynamics.
The Holden HSV GTS, produced between 2013 and 2015 on the Gen-F platform (VF/WN chassis codes), represents the pinnacle of Holden's performance offerings. This highly capable vehicle, available as a sedan and in certain utility variants, was engineered to compete with premium performance marques. It is distinguished by its powerful V8 engine options, including the 6.0L L77 and the potent 6.2L LS3, paired with either a robust 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The GTS is further characterized by its advanced chassis tuning, high-performance Brembo braking systems, and a driver-focused interior, making it a sought-after vehicle for enthusiasts and a symbol of Australian automotive performance.
This manual covers the E Series, built on the Commodore and Pontiac G8 platform between 2008 and 2013. The E Series encompasses a range of performance-oriented models including the Clubsport, R8, Grange, GTS, Maloo Ute, Senator, and the limited-edition W427. These vehicles are distinguished by their potent V8 engines, ranging from the 6.0L LS2 and L98 to the 6.2L LS3 and the exclusive 7.0L LS7 in the W427, paired with either a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. Known for their aggressive styling, enhanced suspension, and powerful braking systems, E Series models represent a pinnacle of Australian automotive performance, offering a unique blend of track-inspired capability and everyday usability.
This manual covers the HSV GTS, a high-performance luxury sedan and coupe produced for the model years 2007, 2008, and 2009. Based on the VE Series platform, this generation of HSV vehicles represents a significant evolution in Australian performance automotive engineering. The HSV GTS is renowned for its powerful V8 engine options, including the LS2, LS3, LS7, and L98 variants, delivering exhilarating performance and dynamic handling. As a flagship model from HSV, it embodies a legacy of transforming production cars into formidable machines, offering enthusiasts a blend of aggressive styling, advanced technology for its time, and exceptional driving dynamics that placed it in competition with leading international luxury performance brands.
The Holden HSV VE Series GTS, produced between 2007 and 2009, represents the pinnacle of Australian performance engineering, offering a high-performance luxury sports sedan experience. Built on the robust VE Commodore platform and enhanced by the special vehicles division, this model is distinguished by its potent V8 engine options, including the LS2, LS3, LS7, and L98 variants, delivering formidable power and torque. Its design emphasizes sport-tuned suspension, advanced braking systems, and aerodynamic efficiency, positioning it as a direct competitor to international performance marques. The HSV VE Series GTS is a testament to the commitment to creating vehicles that excel in both everyday driving and track-inspired performance, making it a sought-after vehicle for enthusiasts.
This manual covers the HT Series, produced between 1970 and 1971, encompassing a range of iconic Australian vehicles including the Belmont, Kingswood, Premier, Brougham, Monaro, and Monaro GTS models. Renowned for their robust engineering and distinctive styling, the HT series represented a significant era for Holden. This comprehensive parts catalog is an invaluable resource for owners and enthusiasts alike, offering detailed identification of components for sedan, wagon, coupe, panel van, and ute body styles, including the high-performance Monaro GTS 350.
This manual provides comprehensive parts and assembly information for the HX Series, produced between 1976 and 1977. The HX range encompassed a wide variety of body styles, including the Kingswood Sedan and Wagon, Premier Sedan and Wagon, Monaro LE Coupe and GTS Monaro Sedan, Statesman DeVille and Caprice, as well as Panel Van, Utility, and One Tonner variants. These vehicles were engineered with a focus on Australian conditions, offering a range of 'Red' and 'Blue' six-cylinder and V8 engines, with various manual and automatic transmission options. The HX series represented an evolution of popular passenger car and coupe lines, building upon the successful HQ platform with updated styling and driveline options.
The HSV E Series, produced between 2006 and 2010, represents the pinnacle of Australian performance automotive engineering. Built by Holden Special Vehicles, these models, including the Clubsport, Clubsport R8, Grange, GTS, Maloo Ute, Senator, and W427, offered a unique blend of muscular V8 power, sophisticated chassis tuning, and distinctive styling. Based on the robust GM Zeta platform, these vehicles were designed to compete with premium European performance brands, delivering exhilarating driving dynamics and luxurious comfort. Their Australian heritage, combined with powerful engine options ranging from the 6.0L LS2 to the supercharged 6.2L LS9 in the W427, cemented their status as desirable performance machines.
The HSV GTS GEN-F, produced between 2013 and 2015, represents the pinnacle of performance engineering for the GEN-F era. Based on the GM Zeta platform, this high-performance luxury sedan was designed with an emphasis on powerful engines, dynamic handling, and track-capable performance, positioning it against formidable European competitors like the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. Available with a range of potent V8 engines, including the supercharged 6.2L LSA and the naturally aspirated 6.2L LS3, the GTS delivered exhilarating power outputs and torque, making it a favorite among performance car enthusiasts. Its heritage is rooted in a long-standing tradition of transforming Holden vehicles into exceptional machines, with the GEN-F GTS embodying this legacy through its aggressive styling, advanced technology, and uncompromising performance focus.
The HSV Maloo GTS, part of the Gen-F series produced from 2013 to 2015, represents the zenith of Australian performance Utes. Built upon the Holden VF Commodore platform, this flagship model is renowned for its aggressive styling, luxurious appointments, and formidable power. At its heart lies a potent 6.2L V8 Supercharged LSA engine, delivering an impressive 550 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, coupled with either a Tremec TR6060 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Its engineering excellence is further showcased through advanced suspension tuning, high-performance AP Racing braking systems, and a driver-focused interior, making it a unique proposition in the performance vehicle market.