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1938 - Daimler - 4-Litre Straight 8

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 4-Litre Straight 8 1938
General Information
Make Daimler
Model 4-Litre Straight 8
Production Year 1938
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3124 mm     (123 in)
Front Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Rear Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Length 4890 mm     (192,5 in)
Width 1727 mm     (68 in)
Height
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,57
Weight 1930 kg     (4251,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 90,9 litre   (20 Imp gal ,  24 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 S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3960 cc     (241,65 cu in)
Bore 77,47 mm     (3,05 in)
Stroke 105 mm     (4,13 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,74
Unitary Capacity 495 cc/cylinder    (30,21 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 95 HP     (70,8 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 3600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 187,9 N.m    (3600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 49,2 HP/ton    (36,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 24 HP/litre    (17,9 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
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 13,1 m    (43 ft)
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)