1970 Vauxhall Viva SL specifications

1970 Vauxhall Viva SL 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 860 kg 1896 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)
73 PS (72 bhp) (54 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
95 Nm (70 ft·lb) (9.7 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
46.3 kW/litre
63 ps/litre
62.1 bhp/litre
1.02 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
81.97 Nm/litre
0.99 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith 30IZ carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1030 kPa (149.4 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) 11 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 17.5 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
84.88 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
62.43 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
83.72 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.02 kg/kW
26.76 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 6.20 x 13
Tyres rear 6.20 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 217 mm
Rear brake diameter 203 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.13
general
Carfolio.com ID563915
Production total
Model code 93511
Model family 93000 Viva HC
RAC rating 15.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1970 Vauxhall Viva SL added 2018-11-01.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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