Vauxhall 23-60

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Detailed specifications and information

Name	Vauxhall 23-60
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Source	Wikidata
Manufacturer	Vauxhall Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-04
Powertrain	[ edit ] Source
Transmission	[ edit ] Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 10'10" 3,302.0 mm (130 in) [ 1 ] track: 4'8" 1,422.4 mm (56 in) [ 2 ]; Length: and width and height depends on coachwork Source
Displacement	3,969 cc (242 cu in) [ 1 ] Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	I4 242 cu in (3,969 cc) [ 1 ]	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	multiplate clutch run with graphite coupled by a fabric joint to the 4-speed gearbox to the spiral-bevel driven rear axle located by torque girders [ 1 ]	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	10'10" 3,302.0 mm (130 in) [ 1 ] track: 4'8" 1,422.4 mm (56 in) [ 2 ]	Source
Dimensions	Length	and width and height depends on coachwork	Source
Dimensions	Kerb weight	1,626 kg (3,584 lb) [ 1 ]	Source
Layout	Displacement	3,969 cc (242 cu in) [ 1 ]	Source
Combustion	Fuel system	Autovac , Triple diffuser Zenith carburettor , water-jacketted induction pipe [ 1 ]	Source
Combustion	Fuel type	petrol [ 1 ]	Source
Output	Power output	60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS) @ 2000 rpm Tax rating 22.4 h.p. [ 1 ]	Source

Field	Value 1
Vauxhall 23-60 OD	—
Kington 5-seater tourer	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Vauxhall
Production	1922–1925 [ 1 ]
Model years	1923–1925
Assembly	Luton U.K.
Designer	Charles Evelyn King
Body and chassis	—
Class	medium
Body style	Open 5 seater tourer 7-seater limousine 7-seater landaulette 7-seater cabriolet Chassis only also supplied [ 1 ]
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout [ 1 ]
Powertrain	—
Engine	I4 242 cu in (3,969 cc) [ 1 ]
Transmission	multiplate clutch run with graphite coupled by a fabric joint to the 4-speed gearbox to the spiral-bevel driven rear axle located by torque girders [ 1 ]
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	10'10" 3,302.0 mm (130 in) [ 1 ] track: 4'8" 1,422.4 mm (56 in) [ 2 ]
Length	and width and height depends on coachwork
Kerb weight	1,626 kg (3,584 lb) [ 1 ]
Chronology	—
Predecessor	Vauxhall 25
Successor	Vauxhall 25-70

Field	Value 1
23-60 engine OD	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Vauxhall
Layout	—
Configuration	inline 4
Displacement	3,969 cc (242 cu in) [ 1 ]
Cylinder bore	95 mm (3.7 in) [ 1 ]
Piston stroke	140 mm (5.5 in) [ 1 ]
Cylinder block material	4 cylinders, iron cast en bloc, [ 1 ] crank-chamber is a separate alloy casting extended at either side to meet the sub-frame [ 3 ]
Cylinder head material	cast iron, demountable [ 1 ]
Valvetrain	overhead through push rods and rockers. the timing chain may be adjusted externally [ 1 ]
Combustion	—
Fuel system	Autovac , Triple diffuser Zenith carburettor , water-jacketted induction pipe [ 1 ]
Fuel type	petrol [ 1 ]
Cooling system	cooling by impellor, temperature thermostatically controlled [ 1 ]
Output	—
Power output	60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS) @ 2000 rpm Tax rating 22.4 h.p. [ 1 ]
Chronology	—
Predecessor	Vauxhall 25
Successor	Vauxhall 25-70

Manufacturer	Vauxhall
Last sourced	2026-11-04