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Vauxhall Victor FE Estate 2300 (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)
FE Estate Overview:
Vauxhall Victor (FE Estate). With 203 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1177 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.
2300 (124 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides significantly stronger performance, making it a capable cruiser for longer journeys and better suited for carrying heavier loads. Offers respectable acceleration for its time.
Fuel Economy
As expected, the larger 2.3L engine consumes more fuel than the 1.8L, reflecting the trade-off for increased power typical of 1970s automotive technology.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent cargo space and practicality for its era
- • Classic British styling and heritage appeal
- • Relatively simple mechanics, easier to maintain for enthusiasts
- • Comfortable ride quality for 1970s standards
Cons:
- • Prone to rust, a common issue for Vauxhalls of this period
- • Dated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Fuel economy is poor by contemporary standards
- • Driving dynamics are less refined than modern cars
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(FD: 1969 - 1972).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Vauxhall |
| Model: | Victor |
| Generation: | FE Estate |
| Modification (Engine): | 2300 (124 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1972 |
| End of production: | 1976 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 124 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 54.4 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 203 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2279 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 97.54 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 105.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.8 kg/Nm, 172.5 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1177 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1756 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 769 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4554 mm mm [66mm more] |
| Width: | 1699 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1374 mm mm [41mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2667 mm mm [76mm more] |
| Front track: | 1427 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1407 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 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 |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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