The DAF 55 Marathon is a rear wheel drive automobile, with the motor mounted in the front, and a 2 door saloon (sedan) body.
It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.1 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 63 bhp (64 PS/47 kW) of power at 5600 rpm, and maximum torque of 85 N·m (63 lb·ft/8.7 kgm) at 3500 rpm.
The engine drives the wheels compliments of a continuously variable gearbox.
Its stated kerb weight is 810 kg.
The DAF 55 Marathon is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 145 km/h (90 mph).
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