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1936 - Daimler - Light Straight 8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Light Straight 8 1936
General Information
Make Daimler
Model Light Straight 8
Production Year 1936
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3124 mm     (123 in)
Front Track
Rear Track
Length 4915 mm     (193,5 in)
Width 1727 mm     (68 in)
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,57
Weight 2020 kg     (4449,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
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 S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3421 cc     (208,76 cu in)
Bore 72 mm     (2,83 in)
Stroke 105 mm     (4,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 427,62 cc/cylinder    (26,1 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 100 HP     (74,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 178 N.m    (4000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 49,5 HP/ton    (36,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 29,2 HP/litre    (21,8 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 15,9 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 20,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 137 km/h   (85,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,86 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) LA.SE.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)