Torana Specifications - TA Series

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TA Series, April 1974 - March 1975

The TA Torana was a short-lived four-cylinder-only series, built as an interim between the last of the LJ's and the upcoming TX Gemini.  The body sheetmetal was identical to that of the LJ four-cylinder cars and was identified by a new one-piece body-coloured plastic grille. It also featured new tail-light assemblies with bold silver-finish surround.

The model lineup consisted of two trim levels: Torana and Torana Deluxe.  The base model was available only as a two-door and the Deluxe as a two- or four-door. The 1300cc OHV engine was the standard powerplant on both models, while the 1760cc OHC was optional on the Deluxe only.  The Tri-matic auto was available as an option on the Deluxe only, with either engine.  The Deluxe was quite well equipped for its day, with full carpeting, push-button radio, well-trimmed bucket seats, chrome wheel trim-rings and other minor additions.

The TA series was replaced by the TX Gemini in March 1975.

  Minor Features

• Internal, cable-operated bonnet release now standard.
• Body side mouldings on Deluxe had PVC inserts (similar to HJ).
• 1300cc engine improved over LJ. Compression ratio was increased.
• All variants had 10 gallon (45.5 litre) fuel tank.
• Alternator fitted was same as in six-cylinder.

• Same as for LJ four-cylinder.

Engine	Compression	Output	Engine No
size	ratio	bhp	prefix
1300cc (low-comp)	7.8:1	41	1
1300cc (hi-comp)	9.2:1	46	1
1700cc OHC	7.3:1	59	3

  Transmission

• Four-speed manual (1760cc had reverse lock-out lever).
• Tri-matic three-speed automatic.

• 4.125:1 (all except 1760cc automatic).
• 3.89:1 for 1760cc automatic.

  Model Range

• Torana 1300cc two-door, 8TE11.
• Torana Deluxe two-door, 8TF11.
• Torana Deluxe four-door, 8TF69.

• All models, April 1974.

  Prices at Release

• Torana 1300cc two-door, $2540.
• Torana Deluxe four-door, $2980.

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