The Holden V8 engine, also known colloquially as the Iron Lion engine, is an overhead valve (OHV) V8 engine that was produced by the Australian General Motors subsidiary, Holden (GMH), between 1969 and 2000.

Jun 21, 2017 · We take an in-depth look at the history of Holden's Aussie-built V8 and the many changes it went through over 30 years. WhichCar is the home of Street Machine magazine. Once disparaged as the ‘plastic’ motor, the Holden V8 has proven its worth on both the street and track.

Jun 22, 2017 · History of the Holden V8 part one: Red Motor 253, 308 & F5000. We take an in-depth look at the history of Holden's Aussie-built V8 and the many changes it went through over 30 years. WhichCar is the home of Street Machine magazine.

Following the Chevrolet V8 fitted to the HK, the first Australian-designed and mass-produced V8, the Holden V8 engine debuted in the Hurricane concept of 1969 before fitment to facelifted HT model. This was available in two capacities: 253 and 308 cubic inches (4.1 and 5.0 L). [75]

Aug 25, 2021 · Like any popular American V8, the Holden has been hot-rodded in every conceivable way, for applications from drag racing to water skiing. And naturally, an entire industry sprang up to support these efforts, just as it did for the flathead Ford V8 and the Small-Block Chevy in the USA.

The 1999 Series II update replaced the venerable Holden 5.0-litre V8 engine with a new 5.7-litre Generation III V8 sourced from the United States. [60] The V8 was detuned to 220 kW (295 hp) from the original US version, but would receive incremental power upgrades to 250 kW (335 hp) throughout its time in the Commodore, [ 103 ] before finally ...

Aug 5, 2024 · Dating back to 1969, the Holden V8 was available as a 253ci (4.2-litre) and 308ci (5.0-litre) and used thin-wall casting tech for relatively light weight for its time. The intake manifold, timing case and water pump were alloy to reduce weight too.

The Aussie V8, which made its public debut in the wildly extroverted Holden Hurricane (a 2-seater show car), was an advanced engine for its day, being quiet, torquey and easy-going. Furthermore it was available in all HT models.