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Facel Vega HK500

Bodywork

type 2+2 FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 107.95 mm × 85.85 mm 4.25 in × 3.38 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 6.3 litre 6286 cc (383.595 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 Ca carbs
Maximum power 365 PS (360.0 bhp) (268.5 kW) @ 5200 rpm
0-50 mph 6.80 s
0-60 mph 8.40 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 16.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 196.72 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 542.0 Nm (400 ft·lb) (55.3 kgm) @ 3600 rpm
bmep 1083.5 kPa (157.2 psi)
Specific torque 86.22 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.26
Unitary capacity 785.75 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) 1803 mm
Width (inches) 71 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1830 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4034 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (US Gal)

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

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

General information

RAC rating 57.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1954 Facel Vega HK500 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1954

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