Although not the huge U.S. success General Motors and its British subsidiary, Vauxhall, hoped it would be, the Victor was a good-looking, solid car for the time and today has become an interesting collectible. Find Vauxhall Victor specifications in the chart below.
Super | Super Series 2 | |
Years sold | 1957-1959 | 1959-1961 |
Wheelbase (inches) | 98.0 | 98.0 |
Length (inches) | 166.5 | 167.5 |
Engine type | inline overhead-cam | valve four-cylinder |
Displacement (cc/cid) | 1508/92 | 1508/92 |
Bore × stroke (mm/inches) | 79.4 × 76.2/3.13 × 3.00 | 79.4 × 76.2/3.13 × 3.00 |
Compression ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Induction | 1 Zenith carb | 1 Zenith carb |
Net horsepower @ rpm | 55 @ 4,200 | 55 @ 4,200 |
Torque (pound-feet) @ rpm | 85 @ 2,400 | 85 @ 2,400 |
Transmission | 3-speed manual standard; Newtondrive semiautomatic optional | |
Suspension, front | unequal-length A-arms, coil springs | |
Suspension, rear | hypoid axle, semielliptic leaf springs | |
Steering | manual recirculating ball | |
Brakes | hydraulic 4-wheel drum | |
Weight, sedan/wagon (pounds) | 2.150/2,280 | 2,150/2,280 |
Top speed (mph) | 75 | 75 |
Total production* | approx. 145,000 | approx. 245,000 |
* Complete production of all 1957-1961 F-series Victors in all trim levels totaled 390,747.
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