1962 - Daimler - 2.5-Litre V8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 2.5-Litre V8 1962
General Information
Make Daimler
Model 2.5-Litre V8
Production Year 1962
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Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2727 mm     (107,4 in)
Front Track 1397 mm     (55 in)
Rear Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Length 4591 mm     (180,7 in)
Width 1695 mm     (66,7 in)
Height 1435 mm     (56,5 in)
Ground Clearance 159 mm     (6,3 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1473 kg     (3244,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 54,6 litre   (12 Imp gal ,  14,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 2548 cc     (155,49 cu in)
Bore 76,2 mm     (3 in)
Stroke 69,85 mm     (2,75 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,09
Unitary Capacity 318,5 cc/cylinder    (19,44 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 8,2 : 1
Fuel System Type 2 SU carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 140 HP     (104,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 210 N.m     (155 lb.ft ,  21,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 171,9 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 95 HP/ton    (70,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 54,9 HP/litre    (41 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10,2 s
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,5 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 180 km/h   (111,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1,07 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,27 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 4,7
Turning Circle Diameter 10,2 m    (33,5 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) CL.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
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