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Excellence
1961 Facel Vega Excellence
France
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
1961
Make
Facel Vega
Model
Excellence
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
3rd Generation
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
6.3 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
394 hp
Power (kW)
290 kW
Top speed
190 km/h
(118 mph)
0–60 mph
8.5 seconds
0–100 km/h
9 seconds
Displacement
6,270 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,230 mm
(205.9 in)
Width
1,830 mm
(72.0 in)
Height
1,400 mm
(55.1 in)
Wheelbase
3,160 mm
(124.4 in)
Curb weight
2,020 kg
(4,453 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
102.5 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
95.3 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
100 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Turning Circle
11 m
Ground Clearance
180 mm
(7.1 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Facel Vega
10 vehicles
Gross Weight
2,450 kg
(5,401 lb)
Cargo Capacity
430 kg
(948 lb)
Excellence
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Excellence Standard
1958–1964
Excellence Coupe Generations
3 of 3
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3rd Generation
1961–1964
Year
1961
Powertrain
6.3 V8
Horsepower
394 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline