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Vauxhall VX 2300 Saloon

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 97.54 mm × 76.20 mm 3.84 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.3 litre 2279 cc (139.073 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Zenith-Stromberg 175 CD-2 carburettor
Maximum power
0-50 mph 8.10 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 18.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 165 km/h (103 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 91.45 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1031.1 kPa (149.6 psi)
Specific torque 82.05 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.28
Unitary capacity 569.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2644 mm
wheelbase 104.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4572 mm
Length (inches) 180 in
Width (milimeters) 1699 mm
Width (inches) 66.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1359 mm
Height (inches) 53.5 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 125 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.9 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1181 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2604 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle
Tyres 185/70 HR 13
Wheels 6.0 x 13
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 238 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.73

General information

RAC rating 23.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1977 Vauxhall VX 2300 Saloon PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1977

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