FV Facel Vega FVS
rear view of fv
the facel vega launched @ 1954 paris salon. 1956 cars called fvs (for facel vega sport), earlier cars being referred fv . 1954 versions of facel fitted desoto firedome (chrysler) 4.5 litre hemi v8 engine, paired either chrysler s two-speed powerflite automatic transmission or, @ cost, four-speed manual made pont-à-mousson. @ stage, 180 hp fv capable of 172 193 km/h (107 120 mph) depending on rear axle ratio installed. chassis, designed lance macklin, tubular framed, featuring coil springs , double wishbones @ front, leaf-sprung live rear axle. styling, daninos himself, american , perhaps bit heavy, rudimentary tail fins. body expanded version of earlier, facel-bodied simca/ford comète. abundance of stainless steel brightwork fitted.
the interior uncommonly luxurious, , of exceptional workmanship. dashboard aircraft-inspired, , 1 of first feature middle console on gearbox. rear seats folded flat provide luggage platform , additional access boot. in 1955 engine capacity increased 4.8 litres , 200 hp (fv1), later in year grew 250 hp (fv2). 47 of these fvs built in 1954 , 1955. 6 convertibles, these suffered rigidity troubles rest of large two-door facels pillarless coupés.
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