1984 Daimler 4.2 specifications

1984 Daimler 4.2 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2865 mm 112.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1473 mm 58 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1488 mm 58.6 inches
Length 4945 mm 194.7 inches
Width 1770 mm 69.7 inches
Height 1375 mm 54.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Kerb weight 1830 kg 4034 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.44
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Jaguar
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.2 litre
4235 cc
(258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92.08 × 106 mm
3.63 × 4.17 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.87
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 208 PS (205 bhp) (153 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 314 Nm (232 ft·lb) (32 kgm)
at 4500 rpm
Specific output 36.1 kW/litre
49.1 ps/litre
48.4 bhp/litre
0.79 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 74.14 Nm/litre
0.9 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.7:1
Fuel system Lu-Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 931.7 kPa (135.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.5 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 204 km/h (127 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
113.58 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
83.53 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
112.02 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.97 kg/kW
20 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 longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.06
general
Carfolio.com ID48543
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 31.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1984 Daimler 4.2 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2022-12-26.
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