1946 Daimler DE 27

The Daimler DE 27 is a saloon (sedan) style car with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 4.1 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 110 bhp (112 PS/82 kW) of power at 3600 rpm. A 4 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the driven wheels. It weighs a stated 2540 kg at the kerb. Maximum speed claimed is 137 km/h or 85 mph.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
5486 mm
Weight
2540 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
4.1 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
112 PS / 110 bhp / 82 kW @ 3600 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
137 km/h / 85 mph

1946 Daimler DE 27 specifications

1946 Daimler DE 27 data
bodywork
Français Deutsch Nederlands Italiano Español English
Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	3518 mm	138.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	5486 mm	216 inches
Width	1867 mm	73.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.56
Kerb weight	2540 kg	5600 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	4.1 litre 4095 cc (249.892 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85.09 × 120.02 mm 3.35 × 4.73 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.71
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total
maximum power output	112 PS (110 bhp) (82 kW) at 3600 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	20 kW/litre 27.2 ps/litre 26.9 bhp/litre 0.44 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.3:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	682.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	19.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	23.7 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 43.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 PS/kg 32.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 43.31 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 30.97 kg/kW 51.72 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	4.70
general
Carfolio.com ID	48785
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	26.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1946 Daimler DE 27 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.