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Monaro HQ/HJ/HX/HZ specs

Holden Monaro HQ/HJ/HX/HZ GTS 5.0 V8 308 (HQ/HJ) Coupe

179 kW243 PS240 hp427 Nm1971–1976

petrol · Coupe

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Holden Monaro HQ/HJ/HX/HZ
Power
179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp
Torque
427 Nm 315 lb-ft

Under the bonnet of the Holden Monaro HQ/HJ/HX/HZ GTS 5.0 V8 308 (HQ/HJ) coupe sits an eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 179 kW (243 PS) and 427 Nm of torque. In the Monaro HQ/HJ/HX/HZ GTS 5.0 V8 308 (HQ/HJ), power goes to the rear wheels.

This is the entry point among the 2 versions of the Monaro HQ/HJ/HX/HZ; the range-topping GTS350 5.7 V8 (HQ) (205 kW) has 15% more power.

Engine

FuelPetrol
Cylinders8
Power179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp
Torque427 Nm 315 lb-ft
DriveRear-wheel drive

Production

Body typeCoupe
Years1971–1976
GenerationMonaro HQ/HJ/HX/HZ (1971–1979)

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