Vauxhall Velox EIP

Vauxhall Velox EIP - key facts

Vauxhall Velox EIP Specifications
Production	235,296 (All EIP Models)
From	1951
Until	1952
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	2251lb/1ton	1021kg
Engine
Engine displacement	2275cc	139cu in
Bore	2.74in	69.5mm
Stroke	3.94in	100mm
Cylinders	6
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	6.7:1
Power Output	54bhp @ 3500rpm	53PS @ 3500rpm
Specific Output	24bhp/litre	0.39bhp/cu in
Torque Output	103lbft @ 1100rpm	140Nm @ 1100rpm
Specific Torque	61Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	54bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	15.8 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	23.7 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	22.5 seconds
Top speed	77mph	124km/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