1962 Vauxhall Velox specifications

1962 Vauxhall Velox data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2718 mm 107 inches
Track/tread (front) 1391 mm 54.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1429 mm 56.3 inches
Length 4616 mm 181.7 inches
Width 1797 mm 70.7 inches
Height 1429 mm 56.3 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1188 kg 2619 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 48.9 litres 10.8 [12.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Vauxhall
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.7 litre
2651 cc
(161.774 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.6 × 82.6 mm
3.25 × 3.25 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW)
at 4600 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
200 Nm (148 ft·lb) (20.4 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
26.7 kW/litre
36.3 ps/litre
35.8 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
75.44 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 948 kPa (137.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 441.83 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
81.08 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
59.63 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
79.97 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.77 kg/kW
28.01 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 11.10 m
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area 2039 cm2
Gearbox 3 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID51106
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 25.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1962 Vauxhall Velox added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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