(1938 model)
| Marque (make) | Daimler | Issued from | 1938 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 4-Litre Straight 8 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 4-Litre | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Daimler | Country | DE,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | ||
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4890 mm / 192.5 in / 192.5 in | Ground clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.57 |
| Height | Total (curb) weight | 1930 kg / 4255 lb / 4255 lb | |
| Wheelbase | 3124 mm / 123.0 in / 123.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1448 mm / 57.0 in / 57.0 in | Fuel capacity | 91 l / 20.0 UK gal / 24.0 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Daimler | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 77.5 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 105.0 mm / 4.13 in / 4.13 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.74 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 3960 cm3 / 241.7 cu in / 241.7 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 495.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.207 cu in/cylinder / 30.207 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | ||
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 70.8 kW / 96.3 hp / 96.3 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 69.9 kW / 95.0 bhp / 95.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 24.0 kW/l / 0.535 bhp/cu in / 0.535 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.86 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 49.22 kW/ton / 66.92 bhp/ton / 66.92 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 13.10 m / 42.98 ft / 42.98 ft | |
| Suspension front | LA.SE. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8
