1961 FACEL VEGA HK500 6 3 litre Chrysler V8 Engine

The HK500 carried the envied official title at the time of "the world's fastest four-seater coupe".In October 1960, Paul Frère clocked an HK500 at 237.154 km/h on a Belgian motorway.The HK500 had a 360 bhp (268 kW) 6.3 litre Chrysler V8, giving it a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h). It could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 8.5 seconds. Initially, disc brakes were optional, becoming standard in April1960. The name of HK500 means that the car had a power to weight ratio of 5 kg per horsepower.According to Motor magazine, the HK500 is a brilliant combination of good comfort and had an exceptional roadholding. The HK500 production amounted to just 489 units between 1958 and 1961.