Vauxhall Velox Model E (1952 & onwards)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 79.375mm x 76.2mm |
| Displacement | 2262cc |
| Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
25 – 35 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Zenith 30 VIG7 |
| Choke | 27 mm |
| Main | 80 |
| Compensating | 107 |
| Pump | 70 |
| Slow Running |
55 |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance | 0.010″ (hot) (0.011″ from engine No. EP80338) |
| Exhaust tappet clearance | 0.010″ (hot) (0.013″ from engine No. EP80338) |
| Valve-timing indication | Chain and chain wheels |
| Intake valve opens |
13° BTDC (4° BTDC from engine No. EP80338)
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.010″ – 0.012″ (with DZ6A-P75 distributor) 0.014″ – 0.016″ (with DVZ6A-P80 distributor) 0.014″ – 0.016″ (with DMZ6A-P80 distributor, introduced at engine No. EP64398) |
| Plug gap | 0.028″ – 0.030″ |
| Ignition timing indication | Ball in flywheel |
| Ignition timing | 2° BTDC |
Clutch
| Clutch type | Single Dry Plate |
| Clutch linings | Wound yarn |
Brakes
| Brake type | Lockheed Hydraulic |
| Brake linings | Raybestos CP2 |
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄32” to 3⁄32“ |
| Camber | 1° to 2° |
| Caster angle | 1° to 1½° |
| King pin angle | 2½° to 3¼° |
