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Daimler 2.8 - 5.3 Double Six 5.3 (287 Hp)
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Daimler 2.8 - 5.3:
The Daimler DR450 is a limousine variant of the Majestic Major DQ450 saloon. Produced from 1961 to 1968, it was the last complete car designed by The Daimler Company Limited.
Intended for the carriage trade, as an executive express or as a hire car for those needing something larger than a five-seater saloon, the DR450 was produced in numbers close to those of the Majestic Major saloon on which it was based.
The chassis was 24. 0 in longer than for the Majestic Major and the necessarily flat glass of the three side-windows no longer could be let flow with the body-shape. The equally flat-windowed but bulbous Jaguar Mark X was released to the market the same year. The 4,561 cc hemi-head engine pushed the 2¼ tonnes of car and driver to 100 km/h in under 11 seconds, to 100 mph in 37 seconds and provided a top speed of 183 km/h , similar figures to the much shorter lighter 5-passenger Jaguar Mark X....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2.8 - 5.3 Overview:
Daimler 2.8 - 5.3 (2.8 - 5.3). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
Double Six 5.3 (287 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An incredibly powerful and smooth V12, providing exhilarating acceleration and effortless high-speed cruising, a true flagship engine.
Fuel Economy
Extremely poor fuel economy, making it a costly car to run, but a testament to its performance capabilities.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional ride comfort and refinement for its era.
- • Powerful and smooth engine options, especially the V12.
- • Classic British luxury styling and prestigious brand image.
- • High-quality interior materials and craftsmanship.
Cons:
- • Very poor fuel economy across the range, particularly the V12s.
- • Complex mechanics, especially the V12, leading to high maintenance costs.
- • Lack of modern safety features (common for its age).
- • Prone to rust and electrical issues if not well-maintained.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(2.8 - 5.3: 1973 - 1979).
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| Brand: | Daimler |
| Model: | 2.8 - 5.3 |
| Generation: | 2.8 - 5.3 |
| Modification (Engine): | Double Six 5.3 (287 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1975 |
| End of production: | 1981 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 287 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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