1963 Vauxhall Viva

Viva HA

The Viva is a motor vehicle from Vauxhall, with rear wheel drive, a front located engine and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body style. The Vauxhall Viva belongs to the Viva HA range of cars from Vauxhall. The 4 cylinder, overhead valve naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.1 litres. In this application it provides power and torque figures of 40 bhp (40.6 PS/29.8 kW) at 5200 rpm and 72 Nm (53 lbft/7.3 kgm) at 2900 rpm respectively. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. It weighs a quoted 709 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3937 mm
Weight
709 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
40.6 PS / 40 bhp / 29.8 kW @ 5200 rpm
Torque
72 Nm / 53 ft.lb / 7.3 kgm @ 2900 rpm

1963 Vauxhall Viva specifications

1963 Vauxhall Viva data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2324 mm	91.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1207 mm	47.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1327 mm	52.2 inches
Length	3937 mm	155 inches
Width	1511 mm	59.5 inches
Height	1354 mm	53.3 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	709 kg	1563 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	31.8 litres	7 [8.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Vauxhall
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1057 cc (64.502 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	74.4 × 60.96 mm 2.93 × 2.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.22
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	40.6 PS (40 bhp) (29.8 kW) at 5200 rpm
maximum torque	72 Nm (53 ft·lb) (7.3 kgm) at 2900 rpm
Specific output	28.2 kW/litre 38.4 ps/litre 37.8 bhp/litre 0.62 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	68.12 Nm/litre 0.82 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	7.3:1
Fuel system	1 Solex B30 PSE carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	856 kPa (124.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	3
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	264.25 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 57.2 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 42.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 56.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 23.77 kg/kW 39.7 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	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.800
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.U&LTW.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	5.50-12
Tyres rear	5.50-12
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter	209 mm
Rear brake diameter	203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID	562991
Production total
Model code
Model family	Viva HA
RAC rating	13.7
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Vauxhall Viva added 2018-11-01. Last modified 2020-03-16.