{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}} {{Use Australian English|date=August 2014}} {{Infobox automobile | image = 1969-70 HT Kingswood==.JPG | name = Holden HT | caption = Holden Kingswood sedan | manufacturer = Holden (General Motors) | aka = Holden Belmont<br>Holden Kingswood<br>Holden Premier<br>Holden Brougham<br>Holden Monaro<br>Chevrolet El Camino (South Africa) | production = May 1969–July 1970 | predecessor = Holden HK | successor = Holden HG | class = Mid-size | body_style = 4-door sedan<br>5-door station wagon<br>2-door coupé<br>2-door coupé utility<br>2-door panel van | layout = FR layout | platform = | engine = 2.6L GMH '161' I6 <br>3.0L GMH '186' I6 <br>4.1L GMH '253' V8<br> 5.0L 'Chevrolet 307' V8 <br>5.0L GMH '308' V8<br>5.7L 'Chevrolet 350' V8 | transmission = 3spd manual<br>4spd manual<br>2spd "Powerglide" automatic | wheelbase = 111.0 inches (2819 mm) | length = sedans: 184.8 inches (4694 mm) | width = 71.8 inches (1824 mm) | height = sedans: 55.6 inches (1412 mm) | weight = Belmont: 2814 lb (1276 kg) | related = | designer = Peter Nankervis }}
The ''' Holden HT''' series is a range of automobiles which was produced by Holden in Australia between 1969 and 1970.
==Introduction== Holden HT Belmont, Kingswood and Premier models were introduced in May 1969,<ref name=UniqueSpecs>[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/holden_HT_technical_specifications.htm Holden HT Technical Specifications at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au] Retrieved on 25 October 2010</ref> replacing their Holden HK series equivalents which had been in production since 1968.<ref name=HeritageP59>Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 59</ref> HT Brougham and Monaro models followed in June 1969. Noticeable changes from the HK series included new grilles, new taillights, flatter rear flanks and a wider back window.<ref name=HeritageP63>Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 63</ref> Other changes included increased track width, revised suspension, a new instrument panel and synchromesh on all forward gears on manual gearbox models.<ref name=HeritageP63/>
== Model range == The mainstream HT series was offered in four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles in three trim levels * Belmont sedan * Belmont wagon * Kingswood sedan * Kingswood wagon * Premier sedan * Premier wagon
The Brougham, which used a body with an extended boot, was available in one model only. * Brougham sedan
The Monaro was offered in three two-door coupe models * Monaro coupe * Monaro GTS coupe * Monaro GTS 350 coupe
Commercial vehicle derivatives were available in two-door coupe utility and two-door panel van body styles in two trim levels. * Belmont utility * Belmont panel van * Kingswood utility
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==Engines and transmissions== The 161-cubic-inch (2.6-litre) and 186-cubic-inch (3.0-litre) six-cylinder engines were carried over from the HK range.<ref name=UniqueHT>[http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_holden_ht.htm Holden HT at www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au] Retrieved on 25 October 2010</ref> Australian manufactured 253-cubic-inch (4.2-litre) and 308-cubic-inch (5.0-litre) V8 engines were new, replacing the imported 307-cubic-inch (5.0-litre) V8s.<ref name=UniqueHT/> Initially the 308 was fitted to only the Brougham, and existing stocks of the imported 307 were used in other models.<ref name=UniqueHT/> Once these supplies were exhausted, the 308 V8 was made available as an option across the HT range.<ref name=UniqueHT/> The 327-cubic-inch (5.3-litre) Chevrolet V8 that had powered the HK Monaro GTS 327 was replaced by a 350-cubic-inch (5.7-litre) Chevrolet V8 in the newly introduced HT Monaro GTS 350 model. Three-speed manual, four-speed manual and two-speed "Powerglide" automatic transmissions were offered.<ref name=HeritageP64>Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 64</ref>
A smaller, {{convert|2130|cc|CID|abbr=on}} version of Holden's inline-six Red motor ("130 HC") was available for export markets. It produced {{convert|90|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} at 4400 rpm and was meant for higher octane fuel.<ref name="AR70">{{cite journal | ref = AR70 | title = Automobil Revue '70 | editor1-last = Braunschweig | editor1-first = Robert | language = German, French | publisher = Hallwag AG | page = 334 | location = Berne, Switzerland | volume = 65 | date = 12 March 1970 |display-editors=etal}}</ref>
==Production== The HT range was replaced by the Holden HG series in July 1970,<ref name=HeritageP65>Ewan Kennedy and Alistair Kennedy, The Holden Heritage – 13th Edition, 2007, page 65</ref> production having totaled 183,402 units.<ref name=UniqueSpecs/>
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== Chevrolet El Camino (South Africa) == thumb|right|1970 Chevrolet El Camino (HT) utility (South Africa)
The HT utility was assembled in South Africa as the Chevrolet El Camino. The interior, front fascia, and badging were unique to South Africa and it received either a Chevrolet {{convert|250|cuin|L|1|abbr=on}} six-cylinder engine or the V8. Less than 500 Holdens were exported in this way. {{clear}}
== References == <references/>
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