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Daimler 4½-Litre Straight 8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 115.00 mm 3.15 in × 4.53 in
Cylinders S-8
Displace 4.6 litre 4624 cc (282.174 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 91.3 PS (90.0 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 3600 rpm
0-50 mph 20.20 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 23.20 s
Standing km
Top speed 116 km/h (72 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 37.69 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.7
Unitary capacity 578 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3607 mm
wheelbase 142 in
Length (milimeters) 5182 mm
Length (inches) 204 in
Width (milimeters) 1854 mm
Width (inches) 73 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.44
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2388 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 5265 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres)
Fuel capacity (UK Ga)
Fuel capacity (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
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.38

General information

RAC rating 31.7
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1936 Daimler 4½-Litre Straight 8 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1936

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