1966 Vauxhall Viva specifications

1966 Vauxhall Viva data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2433 mm 95.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1295 mm 51 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1295 mm 51 inches
Length 4104 mm 161.6 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height 1349 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance 127 mm 5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 771 kg 1700 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 36.4 litres 8 [9.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Vauxhall
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.2 litre
1159 cc
(70.727 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77.8 × 60.96 mm
3.06 × 2.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
47.7 PS (47 bhp) (35 kW)
at 5200 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
83.8 Nm (62 ft·lb) (8.5 kgm)
at 2800 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
30.2 kW/litre
41.1 ps/litre
40.6 bhp/litre
0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
72.3 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Solex carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 908.6 kPa (131.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 289.75 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
61.81 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
45.46 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
60.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22 kg/kW
36.75 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.200
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension LA.CS.RA.
Wheel size front 3½B x 12
Wheel size rear 3½B x 12
Tyres front 5.50 x 12 4PLY
Tyres rear 5.50 x 12 4PLY
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 203 mm
Rear brake diameter 203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID562397
Production total
Model code
Model family Viva HB
RAC rating 15.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1966 Vauxhall Viva added 2018-11-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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