How much is a GTR Torana worth?
CLASSIC Aussie muscle cars continue to break records at auction, with an LJ Torana GTR XU-1 selling for $295,000 at Burns & Co Auctions.
When did the xu1 come out?
This car, like every important sports car, was developed around touring and rallycross. The race program began in 1969 with Peter Brock as the primary driver. Three years later, the road-going version was offerred in 1972….In Detail.
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
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| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~13.5 seconds |
Did xu1 come V8?
Such a trend was nearly followed, with the GTR XU2 sporting a GM V8. The plans to produce the XU2 proved too costly, about double the XU1, thus the XU2 was cancelled….In Detail.
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
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| stroke | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in |
| compression | 10.3:1 |
| power | 141.7 kw / 190 bhp @ 5600 rpm |
| specific output | 57.58 bhp per litre |
When did the Torana LJ GTR come out?
Torana LJ GTR & XU-1 DATE OF INTRODUCTION February 1972, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug-Sept 1972 200 units, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug 1973 150 Units VEHICLE TYPE: Two door MODEL LINE – UP: Torana GTR two door sedan ENGINES (WITH SPECIFICATIONS) 3310 as fitted to GTR Type: Conventional, water cooled four cycle, reciprocating piston
When did the first XU-1 Torana come out?
GTR Torana XU-1 Car Club Inc – Homepage Torana LJ GTR & XU-1 Torana LJ GTR & XU-1 DATE OF INTRODUCTION February 1972, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug-Sept 1972 200 units, ‘Bathurst’ XU-1 Aug 1973 150 Units
How do I Find my LJ GTR XU-1 Torana model number?
All LJ GTR XU-1 Toranas have the prefix ‘JP’ followed by the engine number. Some competition engine blocks are prefixed ‘Q; BODY/CHASSIS NUMBERS (FOR IDENTIFICATION) Located stamped onto a plate attached to the radiator panel assembly on the right hand side of the engine bay. The first five numbers of the 13 digits is the model number.
What is a Holden GTR XU1?
The GTR XU1 was a race-model used by the Australian based, Holden Cars. Harry Firth, Holden’s team director, and a team of engineers tweaked the standard LJ Torano, resulting in a car that remains the most successfull touring and rally car to come out of Australia!