1953 Daimler Conquest Roadster specifications

1953 Daimler Conquest Roadster data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
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 4509 mm 177.5 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1219 kg 2687 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
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 101 PS (100 bhp) (75 kW)
at 4400 rpm
maximum torque 176 Nm (130 ft·lb) (17.9 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 30.6 kW/litre
41.7 ps/litre
41.1 bhp/litre
0.67 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 72.34 Nm/litre
0.87 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7.75:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 909 kPa (131.8 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) 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 20.3 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 162 km/h (101 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
83.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
61.17 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
82.03 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
16.35 kg/kW
27.31 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
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID48631
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1953 Daimler Conquest Roadster added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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