Daimler DR450 - car classics

Daimler DR450

Daimler DR450 produced in the variation of the body Majestic Major DQ450 from 1961 to 1968. This is one of the last cars, razrabatyvavshihsya Daimler Motor completely independently. All it was was a little more than 2 thousand Daimler DR450.

Under the hood Daimler DR450 was the engine volume of 4561 cm3, the forces of which was to power the vehicle weight 2200 kg to 100 km/h in 11 seconds and up to 100 mph in 37 seconds. Maximum same speed of 183 km/h (114 mph). The chassis was made separately from the body, combining them into a single whole occurred shortly before sending Daimler DR450 for sale. The basis front (independent) suspension served coil springs, rear same, the leading bridge attached to poluellipticheskim feathers / springs. On all the wheels were set disc brakes В«DunlopВ» servo, as well as telescopic shock absorbers В«GirlingВ». Steering was amplifying mechanism, allowing to easily manage a huge machine. It is noteworthy that even basic equipment, which included the system of heating and ventilation, as well as the prototype of the modern audio system, but even the most expensive Daimler DR450 did not have safety belts, which caused some factions among the buyers, however, will not have a significant impact on the level of sales.

Other names of this model: Daimler Limousine DR450, Daimler Turner 4½ litre V8, Daimler DQ450