1939 Daimler DB 18 specifications

1939 Daimler DB 18 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4572 mm 180 inches
Width 1638 mm 64.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.58
Kerb weight 1650 kg 3638 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 2.5 litre
2522 cc
(153.902 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 69.6 × 110.5 mm
2.74 × 4.35 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.63
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 20.7 kW/litre
28.1 ps/litre
27.8 bhp/litre
0.45 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 7:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 420.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 17.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 25.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 122 km/h (76 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
43.01 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
31.64 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
42.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
31.61 kg/kW
52.8 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.CS.
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 4.40
general
Carfolio.com ID48873
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1939 Daimler DB 18 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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