The Vauxhall VX 4/90 Series 101 saloon

Engine: Four cylinders, 81.6 x 76:2 mm. (1,594 c.c.). Push-rod-operated overhead valves. 9.3-to-1 c. r. 74 (net) b.h.p. at 5,200 r.p.m.

Gear ratios: 1st, 12.8 to 1; 2nd, 8.3 to 1; 3rd, 5.28 to 1; top, 3.9 to 1.

Tyres: 5.60 x 13 in. Avon radial, on bolt-on steel disc wheels.

Weight: 19-1/2 cwt. (kerb weight).

Steering ratio: 4-1/3rd turns, lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity: 10 gallons. (Range, see text.)

Wheelbase: 8 ft. 4 in.

Track: Front, 4 ft. 3 in.; rear, 4 ft. 4-3/5 in.

Dimensions: 14 ft. 6-7/10 in. x 5 ft. 4-7/10 in. x 4 ft. 7-1/5 in. (high).

Price: £720 (£872 11s. 3d. inclusive of pt.).

Makers: Vauxhall Motors Ltd., Luton, Bedfordshire, England.

Performance

Acceleration:

0-30 m.p.h. – 4.5 sec. ( 4.5 sec.)

0-40 m.p.h. – 6.6 sec. ( 6.5 sec.)

0-50 m.p.h. – 10.7 sec. (10.7 sec.)

0-60 m.p.h. – 14.7 sec. (14.5 sec.)

0-70 m.p.h. – 22.5 sec. (22.2 sec.)

s.s. 1/4-mile – 19.6 sec. (19.5 sec.)

(Best times in parentheses.)

Speeds in gears: 1st, 28 m.p.h.; 2nd, 43 m.p.h.; 3rd, 68 m.p.h.