Daimler Light Straight 8
Overview
| Produced: |
1936-1938, 180 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Cabriolet,4 doors,4 seats(+ various specials) Saloon,4 doors,4 seats(sports saloon type also) |
100 bhp @ 4000 rpm
0 - 50 mph - 15.9 secs
Standing Q - m - 20.8 secs
Fuel Consumption - 15 mpg
Max Speed - 85 mph
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3421cc | S8 OHV | 72mm x 105mm |
Drivetrain and Suspension
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 354 | Daimler Straight 8 Light (1938) | Brooks | 18 Nov 1999 | Not sold | |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Tricks of the light |
138 |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car February 2006 | |||
| Tricks of the light - This exquisite, special-bodied Daimler Light Straight Eight faux cabriolet was restored after more than 30 years in a lock-up. Paul Hardiman drives it. | ||||
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