Daimler SP250 Dart (1960) |
Country
|
UK
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
124
|
0-50 mph
|
7.1
|
0-60 mph
|
9.1
|
1/4 mile
|
16.9
|
BHP
|
137 @5800rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
155 @3600rpm
|
BHP per ton
|
133
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
2548/156
|
Engine type
|
V8 Carburettor x 2
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
Compression Ratio
|
8.2:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
Overhead 16
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
No of speeds
|
4
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
2
|
Length (in)
|
160.2
|
Width (in)
|
60.5
|
Height (in)
|
50.2
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2260
|
Additional Info: 0-60 figures vary from 8.8-11 secs depending on source. Uses the 2.5 litre Hemi-head V8 and originally named the Daimler Dart until threatened by Dodge and renamed the SP250. 1959 versions suffer chassis flex, but Jaguar (who bought Daimler in 1960) fixed this problem. |