Heralded as
the most dramatic new Holden model since the 48-215, the EH
stakes a big claim on the title of Australia's all-time most
popular car.
During just 18 months of manufacture, the EH sold a record
256,959 units to become the fastest selling Australian car ever.
Based on the EJ - the first completely new 60s Holden model - the
EH boasted a completely new, much more powerful engine and clever
styling changes. Despite these new features, the basic EH was
priced at the same level as its predecessor.
A wave of public interest prior to the release of this
value-for-money model created unprecedented demand and marked a
resurgence of the locally-built product amid the rising popularity
of cheaper Japanese imports.
The more fuel-efficient new powerplant, dubbed the 'red engine'
(after the colour of its painted block) was available in two
versions - a first for GMH. It offered 33 per cent more power than
the previous 'grey engine' in standard 149 configuration and 53 per
cent more power in bigger 179 form. This increased horsepower
restored the Holden's performance relativity to the superior level
benchmarked by the Holden 48-215 model in 1948.
The bigger 179 engine came standard in the top-end Premier and
limited edition S4 sports models while a third engine, an economy
low compression version of the 149, was also available. The engines
were designed to be smoother, longer lasting and more economical.
They also proved ideal for towing, an increasingly popular pastime
in the 60s. Renowned for reliability and long lifespan, a 'red
engine' would often cover over 130,000km before any major service
overhaul was required. Competitors' engines at the time commonly
needed this attention at 80,000km.
The EH range offered 24 variants across five models; the
Standard, Special, Premier, Coupe Utility and Panel Van. For the
first time, buyers could also experience the luxury appointments of
the Premier range in a station wagon. The S4 sports model, produced
in small numbers (120) for use in motor sport, was the only version
to combine the powerful 179 engine with three-speed manual
transmission.
- Year of Introduction: 1963
- Engine: 2.45 litre (149ci) 6 cylinder & 2.95 litre
(179ci) 6 cylinder
- Power: 75kW & 86kW
- Transmission: 3 speed manual & 3 speed
Hydramatic
- Performance: 0 - 100 km/h 15.8 seconds (149); Standing
400 metres 20.2 seconds (149)
- Production: 256,959
- Price: $2,102
WP1 - At the coordinates given above you will find a 6 digit
number (ABCEDF). The location of the next waypoint is calculated as
follows:
S 35 (E)(F).(D)(D-E)(E+D)
E 149 (B)(C+D).(B)(A+D)(E+D)
WP2 - At the next location you will find a 4 digit number at
ground level (GHIJ). The location of the next waypoint is
calculated as follows:
S 35 (G-J)(I).(J-1)(G)(G)
E 149 (J-1)(H).(G+H-J)(I+J)(J-1)
WP3 - At the next location you will find a 2 digit number at
ground level (KL). The final location is calculated as follows:
S 35 (L+1)(K/3).(K)(L-1)(K/3)
E 149 (L-1)(K-3).(K-2)(L-1)(L)
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