Type
4/5S SAL
Number of doors
4
Wheelbase
2665 mm 104.9 in
Track: Front
1420 mm 55.9 in
Track: Rear
1400 mm 55.1 in
Length
4570 mm 179.9 in
Width
1700 mm 66.9 in
Height
1375 mm 54.1 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.71
Ground clearance
160 mm 6.3 in
Kerb weight
1140 kg 2513 lb
Fuel capacity
65 litres 14.3 UK Gal 17.2 US Gal
Bore
84.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
1.8 litre1818 cc(110.941 cu in)
Compression ratio
8.50:1
Fuel system
1 carb
Maximum power(DIN)
88.2 PS (87.0 bhp) (64.9 kW)@ 5000 rpm
Specific output
47.9 bhp/litre0.78 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque(DIN)
136.0 Nm (100 ft?�·lb) (13.9 kgm)@ 3000 rpm
bmep
940.1 kPa (136.3 psi)
Specific torque
74.81 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Vauxhall
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.02
Unitary capacity
454.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Top speed
160 km/h (99 mph)
Power-to-weight
76.32 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion
Turning circle
11.50 m
Suspension
front I.CS.
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Transmission
5M
Top gear ratio
0.78
RAC rating
17.5
year
1984
world aboard a Hindustan Contessa Classic automobile for a distance of 24,900 road miles in thirty-nine days, twenty hours, and fifteen minutes, earning him the current Guinness World Record for first and
world aboard a Hindustan Contessa Classic automobile for a distance of 24,900 road miles in 69 days 19 hrs 5 mins, earning him the current Guinness World Record for first and fastest
The Hindustan Contessa Classic is a reworking of the later VX facelifted FE series. Mechanically its mostly Isuzu and many of the body panels are also slightly changed.
an abandoned Hindustan Contessa Classic car was set center stage for Mukul Deora's performance art. He and anyone present could have a go at the car with long handled heavy hammers.
India who rebadged it as the Hindustan Contessa Classic where it is still made but with an Isuzu engine (optional diesel) The trim levels vary through the years.
miles in a 1989 Hindustan Contessa Classic, starting and finishing in Delhi, India.