These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1961 Facel Vega HK500 Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis | Steel body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series | 1958 - 1961 |
| Body Designer | Jean Daninos |
| Price | $9,425 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 8.4 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 135 mph | 217.215 km/h |
Chrysler
Engine Type : V8 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4600 RPM
460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Engine Type : V8 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.
330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4600 RPM
460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 2800 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlight
3 Automatic TorqueFlight
| Production Figures | |
| Vega HK 500 Production (1958-1961) | 490 |
| Hardtop Coupes | 66 |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | CA8 |
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