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Vauxhall Ventora Technical Specifications

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Vauxhall Ventora Interior
  • Years of Manufacture: 1968 - 1976
  • Number Built: n/a
  • Price at Introduction (UK):
    • Basic: £895
    • Tax: £206
    • Total: £1,101
    • Vinyl Roof: £9 10s 6d
    • Wing mirrors: £3 3s
    • Reverse lamps: £3 14s 6d
    • Foglamps: £10 17s 6d
    • Lighter: £2 2s 4d
    • Radio and Aerial: £26 5s 6d
  • Body:
    • Integral with steel body
  • Exterior Dimensions:
    • Total Length: 14ft. 8.7in. (449cm)
    • Total Width: 5ft. 6.9in. (170cm)
    • Total Height at kerb weight:
      • 1600: 4ft. 4.4in. (133cm)
      • 2000: 4ft. 3.7in. (131cm)
    • Wheelbase: 8ft. 6in. (305cm)
    • Front Track:
      • 1600: 4ft. 6in. (137cm)
      • 2000: 4ft. 6.6in. (138cm)
    • Rear Track:
      • 1600: 4ft. 6in. (137cm)
      • 2000: 4ft. 6in. (137cm)
  • Kerb Weight:
    • 2,589lb. (1177kg)
  • Turning Circle:
    • 33ft. 6in.
  • Fuel Tank Capacity:
    • 12 gallons (55 liters)
  • Equipment:
    • Battery: 12 volt, 55 amp hour
    • Alternator: Lucas 10AC 35 amp a.c.
    • Headlamps: Four headlamp system, 175/100 watt total
    • Reversing lamps: Optional extra
    • Electrical fuses: 4 + circuit breaker for headlamps
    • Screen wipers: Single speed, self parking
    • Screen washer: Standard, electric
    • Interior heater: Standard, water valve with thermostat
    • Safety belts: Standard
    • Interior Trim: PVC seats, trim and headlining
    • Floor coverings: Carpets, moulded cut pile tufted
    • Jack: Screw scissors
    • Jacking points: 4, 2 each side
    • Windscreen: Triplex zone toughened
    • Underbody protection: Aluminized bitumen on all surfaces exposed to road
  • 3.3 liter 64 cylinder in-line engine:
    • Capacity: 3294cc 201 cu. in.
    • Type: Conventional, watercooled four stroke, reciprocating piston type with 6 cylinders
    • Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal, inline, single overhead camshaft
    • Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated ohv with two valves per cylinder
    • Fuel System: AC Mechanical, Zenith 42 WIAT carburetor
    • Bore and Stroke: 3.63 x 3.25 inches (92.08 x 82.55mm)
    • Power: 123 bhp at 4600rpm
    • Torque: 176lb-ft at 2400rpm
    • Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
  • Ignition and Electrical:
    • 12 volt
  • Cooling System:
    • Water, pump, fan and thermostat
    • 13.5 pints capacity, including heater of 7.7 liters
  • Engine Sump:
    • Dry: 805 pints (4.8 liters), refill 7.5 pints (4.3 liters) SAE 20 or 20W
    • Manufacturer recommended oil change every 6000 miles
    • Change filter element every 6000 miles
  • Manual Transmission (4 speed - all synchromesh):
    • 1st: 2.52:1
    • 2nd: 1.77:1
    • 3rd: 1.35:1
    • 4th: 1.00:1
    • Reverse: 2.77:1
  • Clutch:
    • Borg and Beck diaphragm single dry plate
    • 8.5 in.
  • Rear Axle Ratio:
    • 3.46:1
  • Suspension:
    • Front: Independent, wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar, telescopic dampers
    • Rear: Live axle, coil springs, radius arms, Panhard rod, telescopic dampers
  • Steering:
    • Burman or Cams Gears rack and pinion
    • Wheel diameter 15.4 inches
    • Turns lock-to-lock: 4.5
  • Brakes:
    • Girling disc front, drum rear
    • Girling vacuum servo
    • Dimensions:
      • Front: 10.1 in. dia. with 1.75 in. wide shoes
      • Rear: 9.0 in. dia. with 1.75 in. wide shoes
    • Swept Area:
      • Front: 203 sq. in.
      • Rear: 99 sq. in.
      • Total: 302 sq. in.
  • Wheels:
    • Pressed steel disc, 4 stud fixing, 4.5 inch wide rim
  • Tyres:
    • Michelin, Goodyear or Firestone
    • G800 radial ply tubless
    • 165 x 13
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