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Facel Vega HK500

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 104.60 mm × 85.90 mm 4.12 in × 3.38 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.9 litre 5905 cc (360.345 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 10.00:1
Fuel system 2 St carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 194.17 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1155.6 kPa (167.6 psi)
Specific torque 91.96 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.22
Unitary capacity 738.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2670 mm
wheelbase 105.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4600 mm
Length (inches) 181.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1778 mm
Width (inches) 70 in
Height (milimeters) 1320 mm
Height (inches) 52 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1854 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4087 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 100 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 22 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 26.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & roller
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 11.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 54.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1958 Facel Vega HK500 PDF Manual
HK500 picture
Designer unknown
Year 1958

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