1968 DAF 55 Coupé

The DAF 55 Coupé is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with its engine positioned in the front, and a coupé body. Power is supplied by an overhead valve, 1.1 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 43 bhp (43.6 PS/32.1 kW) at 4600 rpm and 84 N·m (62 lb·ft/8.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm respectively. Power is transmitted to the wheels through a continuously variable gearbox. The DAF 55 Coupé weighs a quoted 787 kg at the kerb. The DAF 55 Coupé is said to be able to manage a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph).
Full specs

Body type
fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
3880 mm
Weight
787 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.1 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
43.6 PS / 43 bhp / 32.1 kW @ 4600 rpm
Torque
84 Nm / 62 ft.lb / 8.6 kgm @ 3000 rpm
Top speed
140 km/h / 87 mph

1968 DAF 55 Coupé specifications

1968 DAF 55 Coupé data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2250 mm	88.6 inches
Track/tread (front)	1283 mm	50.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1251 mm	49.3 inches
Length	3880 mm	152.8 inches
Width	1540 mm	60.6 inches
Height	1295 mm	51 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.72
Kerb weight	787 kg	1735 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Renault
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.1 litre 1108 cc (67.614 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	70 × 72 mm 2.76 × 2.83 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.97
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	43.6 PS (43 bhp) (32.1 kW) at 4600 rpm
maximum torque	84 Nm (62 ft·lb) (8.6 kgm) at 3000 rpm
Specific output	28.9 kW/litre 39.3 ps/litre 38.8 bhp/litre 0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	75.81 Nm/litre 0.92 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	952.7 kPa (138.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	277 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	140 km/h (87 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 55.4 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 40.74 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 54.64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.54 kg/kW 41 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.TB.TL.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	continuously variable transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	6633
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	12.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1968 DAF 55 Coupé added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.