1966 DAF 44

The DAF 44 is a 2 door saloon (sedan)-bodied car designed by Michelotti with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. Powering the DAF 44 is an overhead valve, 0.8 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder motor, with 2 valves per cylinder that provides power and torque figures of 34 bhp (34.5 PS/25.4 kW) at 4500 rpm and 71 N·m (52 lb·ft/7.2 kgm) at 2400 rpm respectively. This power is transmitted to the wheels via a continuously variable gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 740 kg. Its maximum speed stated is 114 km/h, which is 71 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3880 mm
Weight
740 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.8 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
34.5 PS / 34 bhp / 25.4 kW @ 4500 rpm
Torque
71 Nm / 52 ft.lb / 7.2 kgm @ 2400 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 32 s
Top speed
114 km/h / 71 mph

1966 DAF 44 specifications

1966 DAF 44 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer	Michelotti
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1308 mm	51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1257 mm	49.5 inches
Length	3880 mm	152.8 inches
Width	1537 mm	60.5 inches
Height	1384 mm	54.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	740 kg	1631 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.8 litre 844 cc (51.504 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85.5 × 73.5 mm 3.37 × 2.89 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.16
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output	34.5 PS (34 bhp) (25.4 kW) at 4500 rpm
maximum torque	71 Nm (52 ft·lb) (7.2 kgm) at 2400 rpm
Specific output	30 kW/litre 40.8 ps/litre 40.3 bhp/litre 0.66 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	84.12 Nm/litre 1.02 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.6:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1057.1 kPa (153.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	422 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	16.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	32 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	22.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	114 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 46.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 34.26 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 45.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 29.19 kg/kW 48.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TL.MS.
Rear suspension	I.SA.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	continuously variable transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	6622
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1966 DAF 44 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.