Vauxhall Velox LIP

Vauxhall Velox LIP - key facts

Vauxhall Velox LIP Specifications
Production	76,919
From	1948
Until	1951
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	13ft 9in	4m
Width	5ft 1in	1.57m
Wheelbase	8ft 13/4in	2.48m
Front Track	4ft 23/4in	1.29m
Rear Track	4ft 23/4in	1.29m
Kerb Weight	2380lb/1ton	1080kg
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	55bhp @ 3300rpm	54PS @ 3300rpm
Specific Output	24bhp/litre	0.4bhp/cu in
Torque Output	106lbft @ 1100rpm	144Nm @ 1100rpm
Specific Torque	63Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Zenith
Performance
Power to weight	52bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	14.7 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	22.7 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	22.4 seconds
Top speed	74mph	119km/h
Fuel consumption	25mpg	11km/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