The HK500 was essentially a renamed FVS, upgraded to a 6.3-litre V8 good for 147 mph.
Lead trim: HK500 5.8 L V8 (335 hp) · up to 360 hp
Facel Vega HK500HK500 · 1959–1962
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FactThe HK500 was essentially a renamed FVS, upgraded to a 6.3-litre V8 good for 147 mph.
The Facel Vega HK500, introduced for 1959, was essentially a renamed, upgraded FVS: first equipped with the FVS's 335 hp 5.8-litre V8, it soon received a 360 hp 6.3-litre Chrysler V8 for a top speed of 147 mph and 0-60 mph in 8.5 seconds. Disc brakes were optional at first, standard from April 1960. It was replaced by the Facel II in 1962, after 489 built (one a specially made convertible); combined FV/HK production was 842 or 846 depending on the source. Front engine, rear-wheel drive.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK500 5.8 L V8 (335 hp) | 1959–1959 | 5.8 L V8 | 335 hp | 398 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
| HK500 6.3 L Chrysler V8 (360 hp) | 1959–1962 | 6.3 L V8 | 360 hp | 425 lb-ft | 8.5 s | RWD | — | — |
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