1959 Facel Vega Facellia specifications

1959 Facel Vega Facellia data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2451 mm 96.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1300 mm 51.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1280 mm 50.4 inches
Length 4153 mm 163.5 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1257 mm 49.5 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1143 kg 2520 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1648 cc
(100.567 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82 × 78 mm
3.23 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)
at 6400 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 52 kW/litre
70.8 ps/litre
69.8 bhp/litre
1.14 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.4:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 412 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 171 km/h (106 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
102.01 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
75.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
100.61 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
13.33 kg/kW
22.26 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 9.80 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID46871
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 Facel Vega Facellia added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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