EJ General Facts
Date of introduction: 31st July 1962 (sedans and station wagons), January 1963 (utility and panel van)
Model line up:
EJ/215M Standard Sedan – Manual Transmission
EJ/215A Standard Sedan – Automatic Transmission
EJ/219M Standard Station Sedan- Manual Transmission
EJ/219A Standard Station Sedan – Automatic Transmission
EJ/225M Special Sedan – Manual Transmission
EJ/225A Special Sedan – Automatic Transmission
EJ/229M Special Station Sedan – Manual Transmission
EJ/229A Special Station Sedan – Automatic Transmission
EJ/235A Premier Sedan – Automatic Transmission
EJ/2104 Panel Van – Manual Transmission
EJ/2106 Coupe-Utility – Manual Transmission
Price at introduction: 1051 pounds ($2102) for a Standard Sedan
Number Built: 154,811
EJ Engine Details
Engine description: Front mounted, logitudional, inline six cylinder water cooled.
Capacity: 138 cubic inches. Bore and stroke 3.062 x 3.125 inches (77.8 x 79.4mm)
Head design: Pushrod and rocker activated overhead valves with two valves per cylinder.
Fuel system: Bendix-Stromberg single barrel down draught type carburettor.
Power output. 75 bhp (56kW) at 4200rpm
Torque: 120lb-ft (163 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Compression ratio: 7.25:1
Electrical: 12 volt. Distributor is automatic centrifugal and vacuum type advance control. No accessories position on ignition.
EJ Performance
These figures were sourced when new from various magazines based on test vehicles of the time.
Standard Sedan, 138 engine, manual transmission, 3.9:1 ratio diff
Top speeds attained in gears –
1st: 30mph (48km/h)
2nd: 60mph (97km/h)
3rd: 82mph (132km/h)
Elapsed time 0-60mph (0-97km/h): 18.0 seconds
Source: Modern MOTOR, September 1962Premier Sedan, 138 engine, automatic transmission, 3.9:1 ratio diff
Top speeds attained in gears –
1st: 25mph (40km/h)
2nd): 50mph (80km/h)
3rd: 77mph (124km/h)
Elapsed time 0-60mph (0-97km/h): 25.1 seconds
Source: Modern MOTOR, September 1962Premier Sedan, 138 engine, automatic transmission, 3.9:1 ratio diff
Top speeds attained in gears –
1st: 32mph (51km/h)
2nd: 53mph (85km/h)
3rd: 79mph (127km/h)
Elapsed time 0-60mph (0-97km/h): 21.0 seconds
Standing quarter mile (400 metres): 22.5 seconds
Source: Wheels, September 1962EJ Drivetrain
Three speed manual transmission
1st: 2.99:1
2nd: 1.59:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 2.99:1Three speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission
1st: 3.69-3.03:1
2nd: 1.578:1
3rd: 1.00:1
Reverse: 3.57-2.516:1
The Hydra-Matic had four stages or ratios, with the first speed having two stages. This change in ratio on the first speed was gradual and changed with rpm.Rear axle differential: 3.888:1 (often referred to as 3.9:1)
EJ Suspension and Steering
Front suspension: Independant coil springs with short and long control arms (wishbones). Stabiliser bar. Direct acting tubular telescopic oil filled shock absorbers.
Rear suspension: Semi-elliptic springs. 4 leaves on sedans, 5 on wagons, and 6 on commercials. Direct acting tubular telescopic oil filled shock absorbers.
Steering: Recirculating ball type steering box. 16.3:1 ratio. Power steering available. Turning circle 36.5ft (11.1 metres)
Brakes: Single system hydraulic with drums front and rear (drum diameter 229mm). VH44 booster available.
Tyres: 6.40 x 13 four-ply. 6.40 x 13 six-ply option on station wagons.
EJ Dimensions and Weights
Total length: 176.9 inches (4493mm)
Sedan and Station Sedan except Premier Sedan 176.9 inches (4493mm)
Premier Sedan 178.4 inches (4531mm)
Panel Van and Utility 176.6 inches (4486mm)
Total width:
Sedan and Station Sedan 68.0 inches (1727mm)
Panel Van and Utility 67.9 inches (1725mm)
Total height at kerb weight:
Sedan and Utility 58.0 inches (1473mm)
Station Sedan 58.3 inches (1481mm)
Panel Van 65.7 inches (1669mm)
Wheelbase: 105.0 inches (2667mm)
Front track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Rear track: 54.5 inches (1384mm)
Kerb weights
Standard Sedan: 2492lb (1130kg)
Special Sedan: 2496lb (1132kg)
Premier Sedan: 2639lb (1197kg)
Special Station Sedan: 2617lb (1187kg)Fuel tank capacity: 9.5 gallons (43.2 litres)