1953 Daimler Conquest specifications

1953 Daimler Conquest data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2642 mm 104 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1321 mm 52 inches
Length 4502 mm 177.2 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1651 mm 65 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.7
Kerb weight 1397 kg 3080 lb
Weight distribution 50.3% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area 2.07
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Daimler
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.4 litre
2433 cc
(148.471 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76.2 × 88.9 mm
3 × 3.5 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.86
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque 168 Nm (124 ft·lb) (17.1 kgm)
at 2000 rpm
Specific output 23 kW/litre
31.3 ps/litre
30.8 bhp/litre
0.51 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 69.05 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 6.6:1
Fuel system 1 Ze carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 867.7 kPa (125.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 405.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 13 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 20.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 22.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
54.43 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
40.03 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
53.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
24.98 kg/kW
41.72 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 I.TB.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-GHM
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.56
general
Carfolio.com ID48642
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Daimler Conquest added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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