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Daimler 2½-Litre V8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 76.20 mm × 69.85 mm 3 in × 2.75 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 2.5 litre 2548 cc (155.488 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.20:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 10.20 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.50 s
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 95.04 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1035.7 kPa (150.2 psi)
Specific torque 82.42 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.09
Unitary capacity 318.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2727 mm
wheelbase 107.4 in
Length (milimeters) 4591 mm
Length (inches) 180.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1695 mm
Width (inches) 66.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1435 mm
Height (inches) 56.5 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 159 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1473 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3247 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 4.700
Turning circle 10.20 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.07
Final drive ratio 4.27

General information

RAC rating 28.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1962 Daimler 2½-Litre V8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1962

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