1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8

It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 4 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 95 bhp (96 PS/71 kW) of power at 3600 rpm. The engine transfers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual transmission. Its stated kerb weight is 1930 kg.
Full specs

Length
4890 mm
Weight
1930 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4 litre
Cylinders
8, Straight
Power
96 PS / 95 bhp / 71 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8 specifications

1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8 data
bodywork
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Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3124 mm	123 inches
Track/tread (front)	1448 mm	57 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1448 mm	57 inches
Length	4890 mm	192.5 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height
Ground clearance	152 mm	6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.57
Kerb weight	1930 kg	4255 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	90.9 litres	20 [24] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Daimler
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 8
Capacity	4 litre 3960 cc (241.654 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	77.47 × 105 mm 3.05 × 4.13 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.74
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	96 PS (95 bhp) (71 kW) at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	17.9 kW/litre 24.3 ps/litre 24 bhp/litre 0.39 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	495 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 49.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 36.71 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 49.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 27.24 kg/kW 45.51 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	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle	13.10 m
Front suspension	LA.SE.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.86
general
Carfolio.com ID	84370
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	29.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8 added 2001-07-24. Last modified 2013-02-28.

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﻿1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8

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1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8 specifications

1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8