These are standard specifications for the 1961 Facel Vega HK500, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
3 Automatic TorqueFlight
Chassis # HK1 CA8
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Chassis # HK1 BR6X
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Chassis # HK1 BT6X
Engine # TY7-2239
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Features
| 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 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Chrysler | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L. |
| Power : | 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4600 RPM |
| Torque : | 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 2800 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.3 in | 108 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 2 4-barrel carburetors | |
3 Automatic TorqueFlight
Production Figures
| Vega HK 500 Production (1958-1961) : | 490 |
| 1961 Facel Vega HK500 | |
| Hardtop Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 66 |
Dimension(s)
Hardtop Coupe
Chassis # HK1 CA8
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| Body Designer : | Jean Daninos |
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 180.7 in | 4590 mm. |
| Width : | 70.9 in | 1801 mm. |
| Height : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 105.0 in | 2667 mm. |
| Front Track : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 57.1 in | 1450 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Coil springs/A-arms and anti-roll bars Rear : Solid axle with leaf springs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Cam and Roller |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 6.70x15 |
1961 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $2,850 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $5,315 |
| Avg. Home : | $12,500 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.27 |
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1961 Facel Vega HK500?
Q: How fast is the 1961 Facel Vega HK500? A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 has a top speed of 135 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1961 Facel Vega HK500? A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 has a wheelbase size of 105.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1961 Facel Vega HK500? A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 has a length of 180.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1961 Facel Vega HK500? A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 has a width of 70.90 inches.Q: How much did the 1961 Facel Vega HK500 cost when new?A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 had a base price of approximately $9,425 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1961 Facel Vega HK500? A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 was a Hardtop Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1961 Facel Vega HK500 have? A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 had 6.70x15 tires.Q: How many Vega HK 500 were produced? A: Facel Vega produced 490 examples of the Vega HK 500 from 1958 to 1961.Q: What engine did the 1961 Facel Vega HK500 have? A: The engine powering the 1961 Facel Vega HK500 was a V 8 (6276 cc | 383.0 cu in. | 6.3 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 4600 RPM and 460 Ft-Lbs (624 NM) @ 2800 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1961 Facel Vega HK500 have? A: The 1961 Facel Vega HK500 had a 3 speed Automatic TorqueFlight gearbox.