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Vauxhall Royale Coupe 3.0 (180 Hp) Automatic
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Vauxhall Royale:
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Coupe Overview:
Vauxhall Royale (Coupe). With 243 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1375 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. The top speed reaches 210 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Vauxhall Royale Coupe was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP in 1997, and as such, no official safety ratings are available. Safety standards of the era were significantly different from modern vehicles.
3.0 (180 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Paired with an automatic transmission, this 3.0 V6 provided a smoother, more relaxed driving experience. Performance remained strong, though acceleration might be marginally slower than the manual.
Fuel Economy
The automatic gearbox likely resulted in a slight increase in fuel consumption compared to the manual, making it less economical, especially in stop-and-go traffic.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and powerful V6 engines (especially 3.0L)
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for grand touring
- • Distinctive and elegant styling
- • Rear-wheel drive dynamics
- • Relatively rare and unique classic status
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption by modern standards
- • Limited availability of parts for restoration
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern cars
- • Automatic transmission can feel sluggish
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe: 1978 - 1986).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Royale |
| Generation: | Coupe |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 (180 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1979 |
| End of production: | 1982 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 60.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 243 Nm @ 4200-4800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2969 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 95 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.8 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.4:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 14.6 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.6 kg/Hp, 130.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.7 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1375 |
| Max. weight: | 1900 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 525 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 764 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 280 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1700 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4758 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1734 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1334 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2668 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 152 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.04 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 3 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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