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1961 Daimler SP250

United KingdomGasoline2WDConvertible

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year
1961
Make
Daimler
Model
SP250
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
1st Generation
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
2.5 Manual
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
142 hp
Power (kW)
105 kW
Torque
210 Nm (155 lb-ft)
Top speed
200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement
2,548 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,077 mm (160.5 in)
Width
1,537 mm (60.5 in)
Height
1,276 mm (50.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,337 mm (92.0 in)
Curb weight
1,000 kg (2,205 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Configuration
Bore
76.2 mm (3.0 in)
Stroke
69.85 mm (2.8 in)
Compression Ratio
8.2 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
55 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front
1,270 mm (50.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,219 mm (48.0 in)
Turning Circle
10.2 m

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
350 litres

Other

Car Classification

Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Daimler emblem
SP250
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Convertible
Variant
SP250 Standard1959–1964
Generation
1st Generation
Year
Powertrain
2.5 Manual
Horsepower
142 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual, 4-speed

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