Vauxhall Royale

The Vauxhall Royale Coupé was introduced into the UK in October 1978 to run alongside the Opel Monza, this was mainly as a marketing exercise so that this large coupé could wear a Vauxhall badge. This model was originally launched with a 2784cc straight six engine fed by a dual register down draught carburettor. In October 1980 an additional 2968cc fuel injected model was added to the range and both models ran alongside each other until their replacement by the Opel Monza in October 1982.

The following details were as the range stood in 1982.

Interior Features

  • Crushed velour cloth trim
  • Reclining front seats
  • Front inertia reel seat belts
  • Driver's seat adjustable for height
  • Adjustable front head restraints
  • Sliding and tiltable sunroof  with wind deflector
  • Tiltable steering wheel and power steering
  • Stereo radio/stereo cassette with 4 speakers
  • Front door map pockets
  • Central door locking
  • Heated rear window
  • Laminated screen
  • Tinted glass
  • Boot mat
  • Spare wheel cover
  • Continental front armrests
  • Split rear folding seat back
  • Carpeted load deck
  • Hinged rear parcel shelf
  • Retractable assist handle on co-driver's side
  • Centre console
  • Lockable glovebox
  • Electric front windows
  • Hinged rear windows
  • Under bonnet and boot lamp
  • Fresh air heater with 4-speed fan
  • Digital clock
  • Illuminated heater controls
  • Adjustable face level air vents
  • Ducted console with rear compartment heating ducts
  • Comprehensive instrumentation
  • Illuminated cigar lighter
  • Interior illumination with delay function
  • Headlamps-on warning buzzer
  • Storage box in luggage compartment
  • Full tool kit

Exterior Features

  • Comprehensive anti-corrosion protection
  • Double-coat metallic paint (white & black also available)
  • Front air dam
  • Body side mouldings
  • Front/rear overriders
  • Halogen headlamps
  • Headlamp wash/wipe
  • Tailgate wash/wipe
  • Remote control front door mirrors
  • Electrically operated aerial
  • Lockable fuel cap
  • 2-way key system
  • Chrome tailpipe
  • Hazard warning flashers
  • Twin rear fog lamps
  • Reversing lamps
  • Alloy road wheels
  • 195/70 HR radial tyres

Options

  • Air conditioning
  • 5-speed manual gearbox (no-cost option)
  • Inertia reel rear seat belts

Technical Specifications

Engines:

'2800'
Six cylinder in-line 2784cc cam-in-head.

Hp (DIN) 140.0 @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Max) 160.8 lb/ft @ 340 rpm.

Compression ratio: 9.4:1 (4-star fuel). Engine features hydraulic tappets; dual register down draught carburettor; automatic choke; electronic ignition; viscous fan

'3000'
Six cylinder in-line 2968cc with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection and contactless ignition.

Hp (DIN) 180.0 @ 5800 rpm.

Torque (Max) 182.9 lb/ft @ 4200 rpm.

Compression ratio: 9.4:1 (4-star fuel)

 

Transmission

GM automatic transmission. Floor mounted T-bar shift lever. 5-speed all-syncromesh gearbox with centre-console shift optional at no extra cost.
Final drive ratios: 2800 (man. & auto), 3.45:1; 3000 (manual), 3.45:1; 3000 (auto), 3.15:1

Suspension

Independent front with MacPherson struts, coil springs, heavy duty anti-roll bar. Independent rear suspension, 2 semi-trailing arms, Minibloc coil springs and anti-roll bar.

Brakes

Dual circuit, servo-assisted, with 10.7 inch diameter ventilated discs at front, 11.0 inch diameter solid discs at rear. Pressure conscious reducing valve. Handbrake and brake fluid loss warning light.

Steering

Re-circulating ball system, power assisted. Energy-absorbing steering column. Turning circle, 32.3ft.

Wheels/tyres

6Jx14 cast alloy wheels, 195/70HR radial tyres.

Electrics

12 volt negative earth system. 55 Ah battery. 65 amp alternator. Electronic transistorised breakerless ignition with Hall sensor.

Fuel capacities

15.4 gallons (70 litres)

Boot capacity

Total capacity: 26.5 cubic feet
Capacity under parcel shelf: 12.4 cubic feet

Weights

Kerb weight: 3042 lb
Gross vehicle weight: 4189 lb

Colours & trims

Exterior Colour Crushed Velour Cloth Trim
Polar White Brown
Smoke Blue Blue
Aquamarine Blue Metallic Blue
Opal Green Metallic Green
Topaz Brown Metallic Brown
Royal Red Beige
Carnelian Red Metallic Beige
Black Beige
Anthracite Metallic Beige
Astro Silver Metallic Blue
White Gold Metallic Brown

Fuel Consumption

DoT mpg Fuel Consumption Tests measured in MPG (Litres/100km)

  Transmission Simulated Urban Driving Constant Speed Driving
56 mph (90 kph) 75 mph (120 kph)
Royale 2800 Coupé Manual (5-speed) 17.5(16.1) 33.6(8.4) 26.9(10.5)
Royale 2800 Coupé Automatic 19.3(14.6) 29.1(9.7) 23.3(12.1)
Royale 3000 Coupé Manual (5-speed) 17.1(16.5) 34.0(8.3) 27.7(10.2)
Royale 3000 Coupé Automatic 18.1(15.6) 31.0(9.1) 25.0(11.3)