1962 DAF Daffodil

DAF Daffodil is a car that has a 2 door saloon (sedan) type body with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. The 0.7 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 2 cylinder unit that develops 26 bhp (26.4 PS/19.4 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 53 N·m (39 lb·ft/5.4 kgm) at 2800 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a continuously variable gearbox. Claimed weight at the kerb is 667 kg. It is said to be able to manage a maxiumum speed of 105 km/h (65 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
3683 mm
Weight
667 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.7 litre
Cylinders
2, Flat
Power
26.4 PS / 26 bhp / 19.4 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
53 Nm / 39 ft.lb / 5.4 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
105 km/h / 65 mph

1962 DAF Daffodil specifications

1962 DAF Daffodil data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2057 mm	81 inches
Track/tread (front)	1181 mm	46.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1181 mm	46.5 inches
Length	3683 mm	145 inches
Width	1448 mm	57 inches
Height	1378 mm	54.3 inches
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.79
Kerb weight	667 kg	1470 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	33 litres	7.3 [8.7] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 2
Capacity	0.7 litre 746 cc (45.524 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85.5 × 65 mm 3.37 × 2.56 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.32
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 4 valves in total
maximum power output (DIN)	26.4 PS (26 bhp) (19.4 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	53 Nm (39 ft·lb) (5.4 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	26 kW/litre 35.3 ps/litre 34.9 bhp/litre 0.57 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	71.05 Nm/litre 0.86 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.5:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	892.8 kPa (129.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	373 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	105 km/h (65 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 39.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 29.07 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 38.98 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 34.4 kg/kW 57.46 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	rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TL.
Rear suspension	I.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	145-330
Tyres rear	145-330
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	6611
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	9.1
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 DAF Daffodil added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.