FX Technical Specs

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Years of Manufacture:
1948 – 1953
Number Built:
120,402
Price at Introduction:
£733 ($1466)

Models:

  • Standard Sedan
  • Utility
  • Business Sedan

Date(s) of Introduction:

  • Standard Sedan – 29th November 1948
  • Utility – January, 1951
  • Business Sedan – July 1953

To Identify:

  • Chrome grille with vertical slats
  • Split 2-piece windscreen
  • No front or rear turn indicators
  • “Holden” badge across centre front of bonnet and across
  • boot
  • Centrally mounted rear stop light

Body:

Unitary construction (Monocoque)

Exterior Dimensions:

  • Total Length: 172.0 inches (4370mm)
  • Total width: 66.9 inches (1702mm)
  • Height at kerb weight: 61.8 inches (1568mm)
  • Wheelbase: 103.0 inches (2616mm)
  • Front Track: 53.0 inches (1346mm)
  • Rear Track: 54.0 inches (1372mm)

Kerb Weight:

2230lb (1012kg)

Turning Circle:

37ft (11.3 metres)

Instruments:

  • Speedometer
  • Petrol gauge
  • Heat indicator
  • Oil warning lamp
  • Generator warning lamp

Transmission:

1st: 2.985:1 to
top speed of 30 mph (48 km/h)

2nd: 1.591:1 to
top speed of 52 mph (84 km/h)

3rd: 1.00:1 to
top speed of 80.4 mph (129 km/h)

Reverse:
2.985:1

Clutch:
Single-plate, dry disc, diaphragm type spring driven plate cushioned to hub by
four high rate coil springs

Rear Axle Ratio:
3.89:1

Engine/Transmission Combinations:
Standard six-cylinder engine and three speed manual

0-60 mph (0-97 km/h):
18.7 seconds

Standing Quarter Mile (400 metres):
22.4 seconds

Engine:

  • Capacity: 2160cc 132.5 cubic inches (2.171 litres)
  • Type: Conventional, water-cooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6
  • cylinders
  • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline
  • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated OHV with two valves per cylinder
  • Fuel System: Stromberg double venturi downdraft type carburettor
  • Bore and Stroke: 3.00 x 3.125 inches (76.2 x 79.4mm)
  • Power: 60bhp (45kw) at 3800rpm
  • Torque: 100lb-ft (135Nm) at 2000rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 6.5:1

Ignition and Electrical:
6 volt
Coil and generator

Exhaust:
Single tail-pipe, straight through resonance type muffler

Suspension:
Front: Short and long arm independent type with coil springs
Rear: Hotchkiss Drive with semi-elliptic springs

Steering:
Worm and sector type, ratio 14:1

Brakes:
Front: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums
Rear: Hydraulic 9 inch (229mm) drums

Wheels:
Demountable disc wheels with drop centre type rim integral with wheel

Tyres:
5.50 x 15 four-ply