Type
4/5S SAL
Wheelbase
3738 mm 147.2 in
Length
5640 mm 222 in
Width
1867 mm 73.5 in
Height
1829 mm 72 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.51
Kerb weight
2693 kg 5937 lb
Bore
85.09 mm
Cylinders
S-8
Displacement
5.5 litre5460 cc(333.19 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.30:1
Fuel system
2 SU carbs
Maximum power
152.1 PS (150.0 bhp) (111.9 kW)@ 3600 rpm
Specific output
27.5 bhp/litre0.45 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
342.0 Nm (252 ft?�·lb) (34.9 kgm)@ 1200 rpm
bmep
787.1 kPa (114.2 psi)
Specific torque
62.64 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Daimler
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.71
Unitary capacity
682.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
14.50 s
0-100 mph
-1.00 s
Standing
23.70 s
Top speed
137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight
55.7 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.CS.
Track: Rear
LA.SE.
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr-S
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.10
RAC rating
35.9
year
1946