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Two New Vauxhall Sixes 16th April 1958

  Two new Vauxhall cars - the six cylinder Velox and Cresta models are to be released in Queensland this month.  The models  were released in some southern states last month. The new Vauxhalls incorporate important interior and exterior changes.  Prices remain unchanged.

Both the Velox and the more luxurious Cresta are powered by the latest version of the Vauxhall six cylinder overhead valve engine. Developing 82.5 b.h.p. and of rigid "deep skirt" crank case construction, the  motor features individual inlet and exhaust ports.

  Each new model retains the traditional Griffin - a  Vauxhall feature since 1903 - and has the following new features - Full wrap around  rear window; new boot locking devise; new radiator grille, new bonnet emblem and new two tone body colour treatment.

The  "Cresta

with "Velox"

at the rear

The 1960 "Velox"

Engine

Specifications

Six cylinder overhead  valve.

R.A.C. and S.A.E. rating 23.44 hp

Max b.h.p. 82.5 at 4,400 r.p.m.

Max Torque: 124 lb. Ft. at 1,800 r.p.m.

Bore: 3 1/2 inches

Stroke: 3 inches

Compression Ratio: 7.8 to 1

Transmission

Clutch: Hydraulically controlled, 8 inch single dry plate.

Gearbox: Three forward speeds (all synchromesh),  1 reverse.

Steering column gear shift.

Gearbox ratios: First  2.886 to 1.  Second 1.635 to 1. 

                         Top  direct.  Reverse 3.050 to 1.

Axle Ratio 4.11 to 1