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Vauxhall VX Estate 2300 (110 Hp)
Overall Rating
Vauxhall VX:
The Vauxhall Victor is a large family car produced by Vauxhall from 1957 until 1976. The Victor was introduced to replace the outgoing Wyvern model. It was renamed Vauxhall VX Series in 1976 and continued in production until 1978, by which time it had grown significantly and was viewed, at least in its home market, as a larger-than-average family car.
The last Victor, the Victor FE, was also manufactured under licence by Hindustan Motors in India as the Hindustan Contessa, during the 1980s and early 2000s, with an Isuzu engine....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Estate Overview:
Vauxhall VX (Estate). With 187 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1220 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Vauxhall VX Estate predates modern Euro NCAP testing standards (established in 1997). Safety features were basic by today's measures, typical for vehicles from the mid-1970s.
2300 (110 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This 2.3L engine offered commendable performance for a 1970s estate, providing strong acceleration and comfortable cruising ability, making it suitable for longer journeys.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was modest, typical for a large displacement naturally aspirated petrol engine of its time, likely averaging around 20-25 MPG under mixed driving conditions.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and practical estate body style
- • Robust and relatively simple mechanicals
- • Comfortable ride for its era
- • Good visibility
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Fuel economy is poor compared to contemporary vehicles
- • Basic interior amenities
- • Rust can be a significant issue on surviving examples
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | VX |
| Generation: | Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 2300 (110 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1976 |
| End of production: | 1978 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 110 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 48.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 187 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2279 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 7.4 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97.54 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.2 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.1 kg/Hp, 90.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.5 kg/Nm, 153.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1220 |
| Max. weight: | 1700 |
| Max load: | 480 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4546 mm mm |
| Width: | 1699 mm mm |
| Height: | 1371 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2667 mm mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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