Daimler Dart SP250 Technical Specs
The Engine!
90 degree V8 formation; overhead valve; high camshaft, short pushrod operation. Bore 3", Stroke 2.75". Capacity 2.5 litres. Five bearing crank, dynamically balanced crankshaft. Cast iron cylinder block, aluminium alloy hemispherical cylinder heads with machined combustion chambers and carefully contoured ports
No. of cylinders |
8 |
| Bore | 3" |
| Stroke | 2.75" |
| Cubic Capacity | 2547cc |
| Hp (RAC rating) | 28.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Maximum BHP at 5800 rpm | 140 |
| Maximum Torque (lbs ft) at 3600 rpm | 155 |
| Firing Order | 1L, 4R, 2R, 2L, 3R, 3L, 4L, 1R. |
| Valve Gear | Overhead and Pushrods |
| Oil Sump Capacity (pints) | 12 |
| Cooling System Capacity (pints) | 22 |
| MPH/1000 RPM (in top gear) | 20.7 |
Chassis
| Wheelbase | 7'8" |
| Track [front] {rear} | [4'2"] {4'0"} |
| Length | 13' 4.5" |
| Height | 4' 2.5" |
| Width | 5' 0.5" |
| Ground Clearance | 6" |
| Frontal Area (sq ft) | 16 |
| Tyres | 5.50 x 15 Road Speed |
| Brakes | Dunlop disc. Hydraulic operation |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons, including reserve) | 12 |
| Steering | Cam gears |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 33.5 |
| Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.625 |
| Clutch | Borg & Beck |
| Gearbox | Latest Daimler Design |
| Ratio, 1st | 2.933:1 |
| Ratio, 2nd | 1.742:1 |
| Ratio, 3rd | 1.232:1 |
| Ratio, Top | 1:1 |
| Propshaft | Open Hardy Spicer |
| Suspension [front] {rear} | [independant]{semi-elliptic} |
| Rear Axle | Hypoid bevel |
| Rear Axle Ratio | 3.58:1 |
| Electrical System | 12 volt |
| Battery Capacity | 38 amp/hrs @ 10 hr rate. |
| Weights [front] {rear} | [11 cwt 6 lbs] {10 cwt 7 lbs} |
| Total Weight (including a full tank of petrol) | 21 cwt 13 lbs |