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Daimler Majestic Major

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 95.25 mm × 80.01 mm 3.75 in × 3.15 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.6 litre 4561 cc (278.329 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 7.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 17.10 s
Standing km
Top speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 123.73 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1058 kPa (153.4 psi)
Specific torque 84.19 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.19
Unitary capacity 570.13 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2896 mm
wheelbase 114 in
Length (milimeters) 5131 mm
Length (inches) 202 in
Width (milimeters) 1867 mm
Width (inches) 73.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1594 mm
Height (inches) 62.8 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 178 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1778 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3920 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 72.7 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.2 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.77

General information

RAC rating 45.0
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1959 Daimler Majestic Major PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1959

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