1958 - 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 1958
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 1422 mm     (56 in)
Rear Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Length 4600 mm     (181,1 in)
Width 1778 mm     (70 in)
Height 1320 mm     (52 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1854 kg     (4083,7 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 100 litre   (22 Imp gal ,  26,4 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 5905 cc     (360,35 cu in)
Bore 104,6 mm     (4,12 in)
Stroke 85,9 mm     (3,38 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,22
Unitary Capacity 738,12 cc/cylinder    (45,04 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 St carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 360 HP     (268,5 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5200 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 543 N.m     (400,7 lb.ft ,  55,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 493 N.m    (5200 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 194,2 HP/ton    (144,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 61 HP/litre    (45,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,31 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type cam & roller
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4
Turning Circle Diameter 11 m    (36,1 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)