Facel Vega Excellence

Facel Vega Excellence - key facts

Facel Vega Excellence Specifications
Production	145
From	1958
Until	1961
Bodywork
Dimensions
Length	17ft 2in	5m
Kerb Weight	4230lb/1.888ton	1919kg
Engine
Engine make	Chrysler
Engine displacement	6286cc	384cu in
Cylinders	8
Cylinder Layout	Vee
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Power Output	335bhp @ 5000rpm	330PS @ 5000rpm
Specific Output	53bhp/litre	0.87bhp/cu in
Torque Output	380lbft @ 3350rpm	515Nm @ 3350rpm
Specific Torque	82Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Performance
Power to weight	177bhp/ton
Top speed	130mph	209km/h
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Discs front and rear
Gearbox type	Automatic or optional 4 speed Manual