Vauxhall Cresta E
A 1956 Limited Edition Vauxhall
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Vauxhall Cresta E - key facts
- Introduced in 1954, the end came for the Vauxhall Cresta E in 1957.
- The 6 cylinder engine acheived a maximum power of 64 bhp.
- The Vauxhall Cresta E accelerated from 0 to 60mph in 21.4 seconds.
- Maximum speed of the Vauxhall Cresta E was 82 mph.
- A total of 166,504 units were manufactured .
| Vauxhall Cresta E Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Production | 166,504 | |
| From | 1954 | |
| Until | 1957 | |
| Bodywork | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 14ft 4in | 4m |
| Width | 5ft 61/2in | 1.69m |
| Wheelbase | 8ft 6in | 2.62m |
| Front Track | 4ft 7in | 1.4m |
| Rear Track | 4ft 7in | 1.4m |
| Kerb Weight | 2324lb/1ton | 1054kg |
| Engine | ||
| Engine displacement | 2262cc | 138cu in |
| Bore | 3in | 79.4mm |
| Stroke | 3in | 76.2mm |
| Cylinders | 6 | |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | |
| Valve operation | Overhead valve | |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 | |
| Power Output | 64bhp @ 4000rpm | 63PS @ 4000rpm |
| Specific Output | 28bhp/litre | 0.46bhp/cu in |
| Torque Output | 125lbft @ 1400rpm | 169Nm @ 1400rpm |
| Specific Torque | 75Nm/litre | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | |
| Fuel system | Single Carburettor | |
| Carburettor make | Zenith | |
| Performance | ||
| Power to weight | 62bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-50mph | 13.8 seconds | |
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 21.4 seconds | |
| Standing Qtr mile | 22 seconds | |
| Top speed | 82mph | 132km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 23mpg | 10km/l |
| Chassis | ||
| Engine location | Front | |
| Engine alignment | Longitudinal | |
| Driven wheels | Rear | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Torsion bar | |
| Rear Suspension | Beam axle half eliptic leaf | |
| Brakes | Drums front and rear | |
| Gearbox type | 3 speed Manual | |
| Number of gears | 3 | |
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