Vauxhall Wyvern LIX

Vauxhall Wyvern LIX - key facts

  • Introduced in 1948, the end came for the Vauxhall Wyvern LIX in 1951.
  • The Vauxhall Wyvern LIX accelerated from 0 to 50mph in 27.8 seconds.
  • The maximum speed of the Vauxhall Wyvern LIX was 62 mph.
  • 55,409 of the Vauxhall Wyvern LIX were produced.
Vauxhall Wyvern LIX Specifications
Production 55,409
From 1948
Until 1951
Bodywork
Body StyleSaloon
Dimensions
Length13ft 9in4m
Width5ft 1in1.57m
Wheelbase8ft 13/4in2.48m
Front Track4ft 11/2in1.26m
Rear Track4ft 11/2in1.26m
Kerb Weight2184lb/0.975ton991kg
Engine
Engine displacement1442cc88cu in
Bore2.74in69.5mm
Stroke3.74in95mm
Cylinders4
Cylinder LayoutInline
Valve operationOverhead valve
Compression ratio6.4:1
Power Output35bhp @ 3600rpm35PS @ 3600rpm
Specific Output24bhp/litre0.4bhp/cu in
Torque Output68lbft @ 2000rpm92Nm @ 2000rpm
Specific Torque64Nm/litre
Fuel TypePetrol
Fuel systemSingle Carburettor
Carburettor makeZenith
Performance
Power to weight36bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph27.8 seconds
Standing Qtr mile26.9 seconds
Top speed62mph100km/h
Fuel consumption30mpg13km/l
Chassis
Engine locationFront
Engine alignmentLongitudinal
Driven wheelsRear
Front SuspensionIndependent Torsion bar
Rear SuspensionBeam axle half eliptic leaf
BrakesDrums front and rear
Gearbox type3 speed Manual
Number of gears3
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