| General information |
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| Model: | Ariel VB 600 |
| Year: | 1958 |
| Category: | Allround |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 598.0 ccm (36.49 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Engine details: | Sidevalve |
| Power: | 18.0 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 4400 RPM |
| Top speed: | 124.7 km/h (77.5 mph) |
| Compression: | 6.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 86.4 x 102.0 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor |
| Lubrication system: | Dry sump |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Chain |
| Driveline: | 7.5 inch headlamp |
| Fuel consumption: | 3.04 litres/100 km (32.9 km/l or 77.38 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 70.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Full cradle |
| Front suspension: | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension: | Dual shocks |
| Front tire: | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tire: | 3.25-19 |
| Front brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels: | Wire spoked. Dunlop tyres. |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 167.8 kg (370.0 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 2184 mm (86.0 inches) |
| Overall width: | 686 mm (27.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1422 mm (56.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.90 litres (4.20 gallons) |
| Oil capacity: | 3.40 litres (3.59 US quarts) |
| Other specifications |
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| Color options: | Deep claret, Black enamel. |
| Starter: | Kick |
| Electrical: | 6 Volt. |
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| Ask questions | Join the 58 Ariel VB 600 discussion group or the general Ariel discussion group. |
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