Daimler SP250

The Daimler SP 250 was a two-seater roadster, the 1959 Daimler brought to market. After the takeover of the company by Jaguar he was until 1964 manufactured on.

He had one of Edward Turner, the chief engineer of Daimler, developed V8 OHV engine with 2547 cc capacity, which developed 140 hp SAE and a four-speed manual or a three -speed automatic transmission powered the rear wheels. The same engine was used in the Daimler V8 2 ½ Litre used. The vehicle, reaching a top speed of 198 km / h The bodywork was made of GRP ( glass reinforced polyester ). Its flat front and the large tail fins were also felt in his time as getting used to. The provided with disc brakes luxury roadster was built times only about 2500, including also used by the British motorway police.

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Daimler SP 250 (1960)

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