Holden Special EK 1961

[Pete05]

EK Holden through Hell corner at Bathurst, 30th September 1962.

The EK was a minor facelift of the superseded FB series with obvious changes limited to a new grille and body side mouldings. Other changes included a revised interior trim, electric wipers (instead of vacuum operated), a new heater unit and the addition of a bonnet (hood) lock. The only significant mechanical change from the FB was the introduction of the first automatic transmission to be offered on a Holden. Marketed as the Hydra-Matic, it was a three-speed unit imported from the USA and optional equipment available on the Special model only. All EK models were powered by a 2260cc (138 cu in) inline six cylinder producing 75 bhp (56kW).
After a production run of 150,214 vehicles, the EK was replaced by the all new EJ series in July 1962.

http://members.tripod.com/~sixties_holdens/ekhist.html

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_holden_ek.htm

 

[Aero2000]

That's a nice-looking car Here's some Specifications :

Powertrain: 2263 cc inline 6 with 75 hp / 4200 rpm , 163 Nm / 1400 rpm liked to an 3-speed manual gearbox

Dimensions: Length 4611 mm , Width 1703 mm , Height 1521 mm , Weight 1131 kg

Performance: Top speed 133 km/h , 0-100 km/h 19,1 sec

 

[Pete05]

That's a nice-looking car Here's some Specifications :

Powertrain: 2263 cc inline 6 with 75 hp / 4200 rpm , 163 Nm / 1400 rpm liked to an 3-speed manual gearbox

Dimensions: Length 4611 mm , Width 1703 mm , Height 1521 mm , Weight 1131 kg

Performance: Top speed 133 km/h , 0-100 km/h 19,1 sec

If you look hard, you can see the design influence taken from the '57 Chevrolet BelAir.

 

[Aero2000]

If you look hard, you can see the design influence taken from the '57 Chevrolet BelAir.

Hehe, Yep I can see that

 

[Pete05]

Hehe, Yep I can see that

Plenty have been converted to V8 and a custom version won Street Machine of the year 2013.

Australia's first Holden V8 was still 8 long years away.

 

[Aero2000]

Plenty have been converted to V8 and a custom version won Street Machine of the year 2013.

Australia's first Holden V8 was still 8 long years away.

I see, but I like original cars haha

 

[Pete05]

I see, but I like original cars haha

I agree original is best. If we get the original in the game, at least then, if you want to customize it you can.
Thanks for the like/vote

 

[Pete05]

Op has been updated with background information and links to articles with further details.

Enjoy

 

[Pootis]

We need more Australian cars for sure.