Vauxhall Victor FB
Overview
| Produced: |
1961-1964, 328640 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Saloon, 4 doors, 4 seats
Estate, 4 doors, 4 seats |
1962 Vauxhall FB information:
Displacement 92 ci (1508 cc)
Bore 3.125" Stroke 3.0"
Pushrod operated valves in detachable cylinder head. Deep-skirt cylinder block. Forged steel, three-bearing crankshaft. Tin-plated, aluminum alloy pistons. 3 high-pressure piston rings: top (compression) rings chromium-plated; middle (compression) rings 'Vauxided'. Offset piston pins. High-duty main and big-end bearings. Engine, clutch and gearbox built as one unit and mounted on 3 rubber insulators. Compression ratio: 7.0:1. High compression head for premium fuels 8.1:1. Maximum BHP (7.0:1) 52 @ 4000 RPM or (8.1:1) 56.3 @4600 RPM. Maximum torque lb. ft. (7.0:1) 81.7 @ 2400 RPM, (8.1:1) 85.6 @ 2200 RPM.
Fuel tank capacity 10 imperial gallons (12 US gallons, 45.5 litres).
Clutch--hydraulically operated. Single dry plate, dia. 7.25" (184.15 mm).
Gearbox--Three forward speeds and one reverse. Ratios: First 3.186:1, Second 1.635:1, Top=Direct, Reverse 3.050:1.
Optional 4 speed:
First 3.29:1, Second 2.130:1, Third 1.355:1, Top=Direct, Reverse 3.050:1.
Synchromesh on all forward speeds.
Rear axle--Semi-floating, hypoid final drive. Ratio 3.900:1 (Estate Car 4.125:1).
Brakes--Hydraulic, Composit brake drums 8" diameter.Hand brake operates mechanically on rear wheels only. Total breaking area 150.6 sq. ins. (971.6 cm2).
Steering--Wheel diameter 16". Steering gear ratio 13.5:1. Turning circle diameter--33'6" (10.21m).
Wheels/Tyres: Wheel Size 4Jx13. Tyre size 5.60x13, 4-ply. (Estate car 5.90-13, 6-ply).
Electrical: 12-volt positive ground.
Dimensions:
Overall length: 173.25"
Overall width: 64.0"
Laden height: 55.5"
Wheelbase: 100"
Ground clearance: 6.5"
Shoulder room (front): 49.5"
Hip room (front): 54.5"
Shoulder room (rear): 49.0"
Hip room (rear): 54.0"
Head room (front): 35.0"
Leg room (front): 44.8"
Head room (rear): 35.0"
Leg room (rear): 41.5"
Curb weights: Standard saloon, 2,070lb, Super 2,080lb, DeLuxe 2,125lb, Estate Car 2,200lb.
Approved accessories:
*Heater
Radio
Aerial (antenna)
*Screenclean (windshield fluid)
Fog Lamps
Cigarette lighter
Seat covers
Exterior mirrors
Towing attachment
Roof rack
Safety belts
Reversing lamps
* Initial equipment on De Luxe model. Practical Classics February 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Vauxhall Victor FB & FC 1961-1967. Click Here to view in our shop
Displacement 92 ci (1508 cc)
Bore 3.125" Stroke 3.0"
Pushrod operated valves in detachable cylinder head. Deep-skirt cylinder block. Forged steel, three-bearing crankshaft. Tin-plated, aluminum alloy pistons. 3 high-pressure piston rings: top (compression) rings chromium-plated; middle (compression) rings 'Vauxided'. Offset piston pins. High-duty main and big-end bearings. Engine, clutch and gearbox built as one unit and mounted on 3 rubber insulators. Compression ratio: 7.0:1. High compression head for premium fuels 8.1:1. Maximum BHP (7.0:1) 52 @ 4000 RPM or (8.1:1) 56.3 @4600 RPM. Maximum torque lb. ft. (7.0:1) 81.7 @ 2400 RPM, (8.1:1) 85.6 @ 2200 RPM.
Fuel tank capacity 10 imperial gallons (12 US gallons, 45.5 litres).
Clutch--hydraulically operated. Single dry plate, dia. 7.25" (184.15 mm).
Gearbox--Three forward speeds and one reverse. Ratios: First 3.186:1, Second 1.635:1, Top=Direct, Reverse 3.050:1.
Optional 4 speed:
First 3.29:1, Second 2.130:1, Third 1.355:1, Top=Direct, Reverse 3.050:1.
Synchromesh on all forward speeds.
Rear axle--Semi-floating, hypoid final drive. Ratio 3.900:1 (Estate Car 4.125:1).
Brakes--Hydraulic, Composit brake drums 8" diameter.Hand brake operates mechanically on rear wheels only. Total breaking area 150.6 sq. ins. (971.6 cm2).
Steering--Wheel diameter 16". Steering gear ratio 13.5:1. Turning circle diameter--33'6" (10.21m).
Wheels/Tyres: Wheel Size 4Jx13. Tyre size 5.60x13, 4-ply. (Estate car 5.90-13, 6-ply).
Electrical: 12-volt positive ground.
Dimensions:
Overall length: 173.25"
Overall width: 64.0"
Laden height: 55.5"
Wheelbase: 100"
Ground clearance: 6.5"
Shoulder room (front): 49.5"
Hip room (front): 54.5"
Shoulder room (rear): 49.0"
Hip room (rear): 54.0"
Head room (front): 35.0"
Leg room (front): 44.8"
Head room (rear): 35.0"
Leg room (rear): 41.5"
Curb weights: Standard saloon, 2,070lb, Super 2,080lb, DeLuxe 2,125lb, Estate Car 2,200lb.
Approved accessories:
*Heater
Radio
Aerial (antenna)
*Screenclean (windshield fluid)
Fog Lamps
Cigarette lighter
Seat covers
Exterior mirrors
Towing attachment
Roof rack
Safety belts
Reversing lamps
* Initial equipment on De Luxe model. Practical Classics February 2009 - Featuring Buyers Guide Vauxhall Victor FB & FC 1961-1967. Click Here to view in our shop
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1508cc | S4 OHV | 79.3mm x 76.2mm | ||
| 1594cc | S4 OHV | 81.6mm x 76.2mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77mph | 28mpg |
Body
| Type | Seats | Doors | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 | 4 | |
| Estate | 4 | 4 |
Maintainability
| Mechanics | Bodywork |
|---|---|
| * * * - - | * - - - - |
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Valuation
| Poor | Average | Excellent | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| £300 | £900 | £1800 | 26-Oct-06 |
Please note the valuation prices provided indicate likely value in the United Kingdom. Values in other countries may vary
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