1959 DAF 600 specifications

1959 DAF 600 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2057 mm 81 inches
Track/tread (front) 1194 mm 47 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1194 mm 47 inches
Length 3607 mm 142 inches
Width 1448 mm 57 inches
Height 1372 mm 54 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.75
Kerb weight 640 kg 1411 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 28.4 litres 6.2 [7.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 2
Capacity 0.6 litre
590 cc
(36.004 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76 × 65 mm
2.99 × 2.56 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.17
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
4 valves in total
maximum power output
(Gross)
22.3 PS (22 bhp) (16.4 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(Gross)
45 Nm (33.2 ft·lb) (4.6 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Gross)
27.8 kW/litre
37.8 ps/litre
37.3 bhp/litre
0.61 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Gross)
76.27 Nm/litre
0.92 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.1:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 958.5 kPa (139 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 295 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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
34.85 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 PS/kg
25.63 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
34.38 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
39.01 kg/kW
65.16 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
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 2.500
Turning circle 10.10 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
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 ID6589
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 7.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1959 DAF 600 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.