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Author: Brian Snelson
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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Sadly, the Facel Vega HK500 is best known as the car that killed one of my favorite authors and thinkers, Albert Camus, who died in one on 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 right-hand-drive and has lived most of its life in Australia.
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A superb Facel Vega HK500: the fastest four seater coupe in the world during the late 50s.
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to offer you this Facel Vega HK500 for restoration. The car is pretty much complete although waht you see in the pictures .....
the Facel Vega HK500 was one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
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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).