1959 Daimler Majestic Major Specifications

Specifications: 1959 Daimler Majestic Major

Specifications: 1959 Daimler Majestic Major

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Daimler

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1959

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models:

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

45.0

Body

Body Type:

No. of Doors:

n/a

Front Track:

1448 mm, 57 in

Rear Track:

1448 mm, 57 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

5131 mm, 202 in

Total Width:

1867 mm, 73.5 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1594 mm, 62.8 in

Wheelbase:

2896 mm, 114 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.77

Ground Clearance:

178 mm, 7 in

Kerb Weight:

1778 Kg, 3920 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

n/a

Engine

Capacity:

4.6 Litre, 4561cc (278.329 cu in)

Type:

8 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

2 x SU Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

95.25 mm × 80.01 mm, 3.75 in × 3.15 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

1.19

Power:

223.1 PS (220 bhp) (164.1 kW) at 5500 rpm

Specific Output :

48.2 bhp per litre, 0.79 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

384 Nm (283 ft·lb) (39.2 kgm) at 3200 rpm

Specific Torque:

84.19 Nm/litre

Bmep:

1058 kPa (153.4 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8:1

Fuel Capacity:

72.7 Litres, 16 UK Gal, 19.2 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

570.13

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

3 Speed Automatic

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

3.77

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

7.50 s

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

17.10 s

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

192 Km/h (119 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

123.73 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Front Disc Brakes / Rear Disc Brakes-Sero-assisted

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

n/a

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

n/a

Top Gear Ratio:

1.00

Turning Circle:

n/a

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Coil Springs

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Semi-Eliptic Leaf Springs

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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