These are standard specifications for the 1955 Facel Vega FV1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
2 Automatic PowerFlite , 4 Manual Fully synchromesh , Manual Pont-a-Mousson
Chassis # FV1 55-050
Engine # S2 1-28146
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel body on tubular steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1958 |
| Weight : | 3580 lbs | 1623.861 kg |
Performance
| Top Speed : | 120 mph | 193.08 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4765 cc | 290.8 cu in. | 4.8 L. |
| Power : | 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque : | 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 97 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
2 Automatic PowerFlite , 4 Manual Fully synchromesh , Manual Pont-a-Mousson
Production Figures
| Vega FV Production (1954-1958) : | 428 |
| 1955 Facel Vega FV1 | |
| Hardtop Coupé 2 dr. 4 P : | 47 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupé
Chassis # FV1 55-050
Engine # S2 1-28146
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| Fuel Capacity : | 22.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 179.0 in | 4547 mm. |
| Width : | 69.0 in | 1753 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 103.5 in | 2629 mm. |
| Front Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.5 in | 1384 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower A-rms, coil springs and anti-roll bar Rear : Rigid (live) axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Roller |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Michelin 7.10 x 15 |
| Wheels : | Bolt-on wire |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Facel Vega FV1 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Facel Vega FV1?
Q: How fast is the 1955 Facel Vega FV1? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 has a top speed of 120 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Facel Vega FV1? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 has a wheelbase size of 103.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Facel Vega FV1? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 has a length of 179.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Facel Vega FV1? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1955 Facel Vega FV1? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 was a Hardtop Coupé.Q: What tires did the 1955 Facel Vega FV1 have? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 had Michelin 7.10 x 15 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1955 Facel Vega FV1 have? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 had Bolt-on wire wheels.Q: How many Vega FV were produced? A: Facel Vega produced 428 examples of the Vega FV from 1954 to 1958.Q: What engine did the 1955 Facel Vega FV1 have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Facel Vega FV1 was a V 8 (4765 cc | 290.8 cu in. | 4.8 L.) with 200 BHP (147.2 KW) @ 4400 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1955 Facel Vega FV1 have? A: The 1955 Facel Vega FV1 had the following gearbox options: 2 speed Automatic PowerFlite, 4 speed Manual Fully synchromesh, Manual Pont-a-Mousson.