Facel-Vega Excellence 5.9L Automatic

Excellence

Facel-Vega Excellence 5.9L Automatic

The Facel Vega Excellence is a luxury saloon automobile produced by French manufacturer Facel Vega, that was unveiled at the Paris Auto Show in October 1956.

Production started in 1958 and lasted until the company ceased production in 1964. The car was based on an elongated chassis from the Facel Vega FV Coupé. It was the only four-door model the company ever made. Production ended after only 156 cars had been built. The low production figure is likely a result of the car's high purchase price listed at US$12,800 ($129,831 in 2022 dollars. When new, the Excellence cost around as much as four Citroën DS saloons, and was an alternative to the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, Mercedes-Benz 600 and Lagonda Rapide. The price could still be boosted higher by ordering optional equipment, which gradually became available over the car's production run, such as power steering, power brakes, electric windows, and air conditioning also sourced from Chrysler along with wire-spoke wheels from Kelsey-Hays

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General Data

Make
Facel Vega
Model
Excellence
Sub Model
5.9L automatic
Model Code
EX1
Production / Sales Year(s)
1958 - 1961
Country of origin
France

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Saloon
Doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length CM
523
Length in
205.91
Width CM
183
Width in
72.05
Height CM
138
Height in
54.33
Wheelbase CM
317
Wheelbase in
124.80
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1920
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
4233

Engine

Engine Type
V
Cylinders
8
Engine Displacement (cc)
5913
Engine Displacement (cui)
361
Engine (l)
5.9
Engine HP
335
Engine PS
340
Engine KW
250
@RPM
4600
Engine Max Torque (NM)
540
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
398
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
55.06
Engine Max Torque RPM
3600
Fueltype
Gasoline
Fuel system
Carburator
Charge system
Naturally aspirated
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Automatic
Number of gears
3

Chassis

Engine position
Front
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
118

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
200
Top Speed MP/H
124
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
9

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Drums
Rear Brakes
Drums
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Leaf springs
Standard Tire Size
6.70X15

Credit Photography and text

Photography
KennisCars
Technical Specifications
Archive Superclassics
Text Source
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Last modified
01/09/2023

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