1959 - Daimler - Majestic Major

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Majestic Major 1959
General Information
Make Daimler
Model Majestic Major
Production Year 1959
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2896 mm     (114 in)
Front Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Rear Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Length 5131 mm     (202 in)
Width 1867 mm     (73,5 in)
Height 1594 mm     (62,8 in)
Ground Clearance 178 mm     (7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,77
Weight 1778 kg     (3916,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72,7 litre   (16 Imp gal ,  19,2 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Daimler
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 4561 cc     (278,33 cu in)
Bore 95,25 mm     (3,75 in)
Stroke 80,01 mm     (3,15 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,19
Unitary Capacity 570,12 cc/cylinder    (34,79 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 220 HP     (164,1 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 384 N.m     (283,4 lb.ft ,  39,2 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3200 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 284,8 N.m    (5500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 123,7 HP/ton    (92,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,2 HP/litre    (36 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7,5 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17,1 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 192 km/h   (119,3 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,77 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)