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Kaiser Darrin

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 79.40 mm × 88.90 mm 3.13 in × 3.5 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.6 litre 2641 cc (161.164 cu in)
Engine type SV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.60:1
Fuel system 3 carbs
Maximum power 91.3 PS (90.0 bhp) (67.1 kW) @ 4200 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 91.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 172.0 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm) @ 1600 rpm
bmep 818.4 kPa (118.7 psi)
Specific torque 65.13 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.89
Unitary capacity 440.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2540 mm
wheelbase 100 in
Length (milimeters) 4674 mm
Length (inches) 184 in
Width (milimeters) 1715 mm
Width (inches) 67.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1295 mm
Height (inches) 51 in
L:W ratio 1.84
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 987 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2176 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 5.90 x 15
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3OD
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 4.01

General information

RAC rating 23.5
Number made 435
Model code KF161
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Kaiser Darrin PDF Manual
Designer Howard Darrin
Year 1953

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