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Vauxhall Victor FD Estate 3300 (124 Hp)
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Vauxhall Victor:
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)
FD Estate Overview:
Vauxhall Victor (FD Estate). Weighing only 1053 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.
3300 (124 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.3L inline-six delivered adequate power for comfortable cruising and hauling, providing smooth acceleration rather than outright speed for a 1968 estate car.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy was a secondary concern in 1968; the 3.3L engine would be considered thirsty by modern standards, likely achieving low double-digit MPG figures.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large cargo capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality for its era
- • Distinctive and stylish 'Coke bottle' design
- • Robust 3.3L inline-six engine for cruising
- • Classic car appeal and growing enthusiast base
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • Prone to rust, especially in earlier models
- • Dated handling and braking compared to contemporary cars
- • Limited availability of parts for restoration
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(FD: 1967 - 1972).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Victor |
| Generation: | FD Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 3300 (124 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1968 |
| End of production: | 1972 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 124 Hp |
| Power per litre: | 37.6 Hp/l |
| Engine displacement: | 3294 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5 l |
| Coolant: | 9 l |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.5 kg/Hp, 117.8 Hp/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1053 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4488 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1699 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1333 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2591 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1387 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1372 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 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 | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
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