1954 Facel Vega specifications

1954 Facel Vega data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2630 mm 103.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1370 mm 53.9 inches
Length 4570 mm 179.9 inches
Width 1760 mm 69.3 inches
Height 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1560 kg 3439 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 100 litres 22 [26.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity 4.8 litre
4763 cc
(290.656 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 94.48 × 84.93 mm
3.72 × 3.34 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.11
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output
(grosss)
200 PS (197 bhp) (147 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque
(grosss)

Specific output
(grosss)
30.8 kW/litre
41.9 ps/litre
41.4 bhp/litre
0.68 bhp/cu in
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 595.38 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
128.04 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
94.17 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
126.28 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.62 kg/kW
17.74 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 5K x 15
Wheel size rear 5K x 15
Tyres front 7.10 x 15
Tyres rear 7.10 x 15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID703472
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 44.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1954 Facel Vega added 2020-08-31.
Last modified 2020-08-31.

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