1970 Vauxhall Viva specifications

1970 Vauxhall Viva data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2461 mm 96.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1306 mm 51.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4115 mm 162 inches
Width 1643 mm 64.7 inches
Height 1349 mm 53.1 inches
Ground clearance 136 mm 5.4 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.67
Kerb weight 800 kg 1764 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 36 litres 7.9 [9.5] 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 × 60.9 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
(gross)
60 PS (59 bhp) (44 kW)
at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
92 Nm (68 ft·lb) (9.4 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
38 kW/litre
51.6 ps/litre
50.9 bhp/litre
0.83 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
79.38 Nm/litre
0.96 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith 30IZ carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 997.5 kPa (144.7 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) 13 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 22.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
74.78 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 PS/kg
55 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
73.75 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
18.18 kg/kW
30.37 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 3.100
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 4J x 13
Wheel size rear 4J x 13
Tyres front 5.20 x 13
Tyres rear 5.20 x 13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 203 mm
Rear brake diameter 203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID563948
Production total
Model code 93111
Model family 93000 Viva HC
RAC rating 15.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Vauxhall Viva added 2018-11-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 60 PS 59 bhp 44 kW 816 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW 855 kg
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2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW
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3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 60 PS 59 bhp 44 kW 857 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW 878 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW 860 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 947 kg
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW 990 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1599 cm3/97.6cuin 81 PS 80 bhp 60 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW
2 door sedan/​saloon FR 3A 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW 903 kg
3 door estate/​station wagon FR 3A 1159 cm3/70.7cuin 73 PS 72 bhp 54 kW
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