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.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Same
as for LJ four-cylinder.
ENGINES
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.
FINAL DRIVES
- 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.
RELEASE DATES
PRICES AT RELEASE
- Torana 1300cc two-door, $2540.
- Torana
Deluxe four-door, $2980.
TOTAL PRODUCED