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Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8

Bodywork

type
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Engine information

Bore × stroke 77.47 mm × 105.00 mm 3.05 in × 4.13 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 4 litre 3960 cc (241.654 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system
Maximum power 96.3 PS (95.0 bhp) (70.8 kW) @ 3600 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 49.22 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.74
Unitary capacity 495 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3124 mm
wheelbase 123 in
Length (milimeters) 4890 mm
Length (inches) 192.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1727 mm
Width (inches) 68 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.57
Ground clearance (milimeters) 152 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1930 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4255 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 20 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 24 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 13.10 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.86

General information

RAC rating 29.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1938

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