Facel Vega FV 1954 - 1958, Coupe

Facel Vega FV 1 generation

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand Facel Vega
Model FV
Production Start 1954
Production End 1958

Characteristics Facel Vega FV 1 generation

Bodywork

Back track width 1380 mm
Body type Coupe
Curb weight 1626 kg
Front track width 1370 mm
Height 1380 mm
Length 4570 mm
Number of seater 4
Wheel size 195/80 R15
Wheelbase 2630 mm
Width 1760 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 4764 cm3
Compression ratio 7.5
Cylinder bore 94.5 mm
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine power 203 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type carburetor
Max power (kW) 149 kW
Max power at RPM 4400 RPM
Maximum torque 346 N*m
Number of cylinders 8
Stroke cycle 84.9 mm
Timing belt OHV
Turnover of maximum torque 2800 RPM
Valves per cylinder 2

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 2

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 12.4 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.2 l
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 13.2 l
Max speed 184 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 17.4 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Dependent, spring
Front brakes Disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes drum

General information

Country France
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

2
modifications

Petrol

2 variants
4.8 L, 203 hp, petrol, automatic, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe-Hardtop
4.8 AT (203 hp)
1954 – 1958
4.8 L, 203 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Body: Coupe-Hardtop
4.8 MT (203 hp)
1954 – 1958