It was eventually superseded by the evolutionary A9X option made available in the LX Torana series in 1977. The A9X was delivered with a standard 5.0, but used the L34 motor in races which was developed by Repco for the LH SL/R 5000 H.O. L34.

Jan 28, 2017 · We unwrap the history and market value of one of the country's most desirable muscle cars - the Holden Torana A9X, as well as match up legendary racing driver Jim Richards with a fine example of the iconic hatchback he first drove at Bathurst in 1978.

In road trim, an A9X produced 236hp, sending it down the ¼ mile in 15.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 133mph. In racing trim, the 308 churned out more than 400hp, lifting the top speed to 165mph.

The 1978 Peter Brock HDT A9X Torana is a testament to a golden era of Australian motorsport. It embodies the skill, determination, and engineering prowess that made Peter Brock and the Holden Dealer Team legends in the world of racing.

Learn the history of the development and stunning success of the unique Holden Torana A9X - a truly Australian vehicle that drove its way into the record books.

Aug 20, 2024 · This 1977 Holden Torana A9X Hatchback is not the first we have seen, but it is unquestionably the most unusual. It doesn’t initially seem different, but its mechanical configuration makes it a genuine 1-of-1 vehicle with an interesting ownership history.

Sep 15, 2017 · The A9X was the Torana’s finest performance evolution and the last homologation special. It was a specially-built version of the LX Torana SL/R 5000 sedan and SS 5.0 hatch, effectively an update of the dual-Bathurst winning L34 LH Torana sedan.

Feb 7, 2014 · The A9X is a perennial favourite around the Unique Cars bunker. It is to Aussie muscle what the ZL1 Camaro is to the Yanks; an all-conquering race homologation car that just happens to look and sound tough as nails.

May 30, 2020 · An absolutely stunning 1977 Holden Torano A9X Hatchback is up for sale, and if you’re a fan of Australian muscle cars, things don’t get much better than this. The Torano A9X was produced to...

Jun 15, 2023 · It was one of two cars used by a privateer racer to defeat the Holden factory juggernaut to win the 1979 Australian Touring Car Championship (ATCC). It also hosted a long list of international drivers behind the wheel but is set to …