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Vauxhall Wyvern

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.37 mm × 76.20 mm 3.12 in × 3 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1508 cc (92.024 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 6.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
Maximum power 46.1 PS (45.5 bhp) (33.9 kW) @ 4000 rpm
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 44.3 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 104.0 Nm (77 ft·lb) (10.6 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 866.6 kPa (125.7 psi)
Specific torque 68.97 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.04
Unitary capacity 377 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2616 mm
wheelbase 103 in
Length (milimeters) 4337 mm
Length (inches) 170.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1692 mm
Width (inches) 66.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1607 mm
Height (inches) 63.3 in
L:W ratio 1.66
Ground clearance (milimeters) 171 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1027 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2264 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 50 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 11 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 13.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.60 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R LT/LT-O-L.H
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.63

General information

RAC rating 15.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern PDF Manual
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Year 1952

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