1963 - Facel Vega - HK500

Technical Specs of This Model
1. HK500 1954
2. HK500 1958
3. HK500 1963
General Information
Make Facel Vega
Model HK500
Production Year 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2670 mm     (105,1 in)
Front Track 1410 mm     (55,5 in)
Rear Track 1461 mm     (57,5 in)
Length 4600 mm     (181,1 in)
Width 1803 mm     (71 in)
Height 1360 mm     (53,5 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1830 kg     (4030,8 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 102,3 litre   (22,5 Imp gal ,  27 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chrysler
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 6286 cc     (383,6 cu in)
Bore 107,95 mm     (4,25 in)
Stroke 85,85 mm     (3,38 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,26
Unitary Capacity 785,75 cc/cylinder    (47,95 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 Ca carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 390 HP     (290,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 514,3 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 213,1 HP/ton    (158,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62 HP/litre    (46,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 7 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 17,5 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 241 km/h   (149,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 2,93 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)