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Type
2+2 FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2670 mm 105.1 in
Track: Front
1410 mm 55.5 in
Track: Rear
1461 mm 57.5 in
Length
4600 mm 181.1 in
Width
1803 mm 71 in
Height
1360 mm 53.5 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.72
Ground clearance
178 mm 7 in
Kerb weight
1830 kg 4034 lb
Fuel capacity
102.3 litres 22.5 UK Gal 27 US Gal
Bore
107.95 mm
Cylinders
V-8
Displacement
6.3 litre6286 cc(383.595 cu in)
Compression ratio
10.00:1
Fuel system
2 Ca carbs
Maximum power(Gross)
395.4 PS (390.0 bhp) (290.8 kW)@ 5400 rpm
Specific output
62 bhp/litre1.02 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Chrysler
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
0-60 mph
7.00 s
0-100 mph
17.50 s
Top speed
241 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight
213.11 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
cam & roller
Turning circle
11.00 m
Suspension
front I.TB.
Brakes F/R
Di/Di-S
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
2.93
RAC rating
57.8
year
1963
In line with the styles of the 60’s the Facel Vega HK500 took on a
more modern look compared to its predecessors, even featuring stacked
quad headlamps and a fully wrapped windshield with “dogleg” A-pillars.
Like its predecessor, the Facel Vega HK500, the Facel ll was heavy
compared to its 2-seater rivals weighing 1,880 kilograms (4,100 lb)
(37 cwt) 'dry' and came close to two tons with four passengers and
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January 4, 1960.
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Built in September of 1960, this Facel Vega HK500 on offer was
originally finished in Tudor grey over a red leather interior.
This 1960 Facel Vega HK500 came from the factory in Dominion Blue with
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Driving the latest Facel Vega HK500 in Britain, France,
Switzerland, and Belgium . . . we found it hard to keep superlatives
out of the conversation" (Motor, April 1960).