LX Holden Torana

the mildly facelifted lx series arrived in february 1976. cosmetically, obvious changes replace lh s rectangular headlights round headlights, side window surrounds changed body colour black, , front holden badge enlarged. two-door hatchback body introduced alternative four-door sedan, although 1,897-cc opel unit not offered in new body style. after introduction, in july 1976, lx subjected performance-reducing engine modifications comply new mid-year emission regulations (adr 27a). power outputs (from on specified in kilowatts, part of australia s metrication programme) changed as:

173/2.85: 118 hp (88 kw) 78 kw (105 hp)
202/3.3: 135 hp (101 kw) 82.5 kw (111 hp)
253/4.2: 185 hp (138 kw) 120 kw (161 hp)
308/5.0: 240 hp (180 kw) 161 kw (216 hp)

lx sunbird

when lx torana introduced, featured choice of four-, six-, , eight-cylinder engines. in november 1976 four-cylinder torana revised , relaunched holden lx sunbird. reflecting new emissions rules, power opel-sourced engine down 76 72 kw (102 96 hp). point, four-cylinder models marketed sunbirds , six- or eight-cylinder models toranas. original lx series sunbird single-trim range, four-speed manual , three-speed automatic transmissions. there minor trim differences compared torana, notably grille (with vertical bars) , distinctive chrome wheel covers. marketed four-door sedan , three-door hatchback, unlike short-lived four-cylinder lx torana. introduction of sunbird coincided first attempt holden add handling package range of cars. introduction of radial-tuned suspension (rts) began lx sunbird sedan , hatchback , lx torana.

a9x option

during 1977, lx series had development of limited-build high-performance option aimed @ winning in australian touring car racing, , in particular @ annual bathurst 1000 touring car race. a9x option available on 5.0-litre v8-powered slr 5000 sedan , ss hatchback models. a9x visually resembled l34-optioned lh model, addition of rear-facing bonnet scoop designed increase airflow engine bay (carburettor) produce maximum power in motor racing applications. a9x package varied old l34 in road form in whilst engine not modified, a9x nevertheless had special mechanical features such rear disc brakes, heavy-duty axles, , heavy-duty 10 bolt differential.

after being rushed group c touring car racing, peter brock gave a9x dream debut winning 1977 hang ten 400 @ sandown. however, after put torana on pole position, a9x lost debut bathurst race in 1977 ford falcons of allan moffat , colin bond. a9x package refined , proved dominant during following 2 seasons of touring-car racing in australia. drivers peter brock , bob morris victorious in 1978 , 1979 australian touring car championships, respectively, , a9xs shared peter brock , jim richards won 1978 , 1979 bathurst 1000 s. in show of a9x s superiority, brock , richards won 1979 race record 6 laps, brock setting touring-car lap record on last lap of race.

overall, total of 65,977 lx toranas produced holden.

an a9x sold @ auction $260,000.