1954 Galy Vibel

The Vibel is a road car from Galy, with rear wheel drive, a rear located engine and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body style. Its 1 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 0.2 litres. For this model it produces power and torque figures of 14.8 bhp (15 PS/11 kW) at 6000 rpm and 18.8 Nm (13.9 lbft/1.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual transmission. The claimed kerb weight is 280 kg. Top quoted speed is 83 km/h, which equates to 52 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 3 seats
Length
2950 mm
Weight
280 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.2 litre
Cylinders
1
Power
15 PS / 14.8 bhp / 11 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque
18.8 Nm / 13.9 ft.lb / 1.9 kgm @ 4000 rpm
Top speed
83 km/h / 52 mph

1954 Galy Vibel specifications

1954 Galy Vibel data
bodywork
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Body type	3 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1250 mm	49.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1250 mm	49.2 inches
Length	2950 mm	116.1 inches
Width	1500 mm	59.1 inches
Height	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	280 kg	617 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	20 litres	4.4 [5.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	1
Capacity	0.2 litre 249 cc (15.195 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 68.5 mm 2.68 × 2.7 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.99
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 2 valves in total
maximum power output	15 PS (14.8 bhp) (11 kW) at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	18.8 Nm (13.9 ft·lb) (1.9 kgm) at 4000 rpm
Specific output	44.3 kW/litre 60.3 ps/litre 59.4 bhp/litre 0.97 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	75.5 Nm/litre 0.91 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.1:1
Fuel system	1 carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	948.8 kPa (137.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	249 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	83 km/h (52 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 53.59 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 39.42 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 52.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 25.37 kg/kW 42.38 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	400 x 13
Tyres rear	400 x 13
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio	3.25
general
Carfolio.com ID	286264
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	2.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1954 Galy Vibel added 2012-10-19. Last modified 2020-02-02.