Cresta E
| Production | 1954-1957 166,504 produced. |
|---|---|
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Engine | 2.3 L ohv I6 |
| Transmission | 3 speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 103 in (2,600 mm) |
| Length | 172 in (4,400 mm) |
| Width | 66.5 in (1,690 mm) |
| Height | 61.5 in (1,560 mm) |
The Vauxhall Velox had been introduced in 1948, with a new version in 1951 that looked very much like a Chevrolet of the era. The Cresta E version, launched in 1954, had the same 2262 cc six cylinder engine in the same state of tune but scored over the Velox in having a choice of leather or fabric upholstery, optional two tone paintwork, a heater as standard, a small electric fascia mounted clock, a cigar lighter, a lamp automatically illuminating the boot/trunk when opened and a vanity mirror on the inside of the front passenger's sun visor along with a special ornamental badge above the V (for Vauxhall) badge on the nose of the car. A radio was optional.
A Cresta tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1956 had a top speed of 82.2 mph (132.3 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 20.2 seconds. A fuel consumption of 23.5 miles per imperial gallon (12.0 L/100 km; 19.6 mpg) was recorded. The test car cost £931 including taxes.
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