Type
4/5S DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
3735 mm 147 in
Track: Front
1520 mm 59.8 in
Track: Rear
1520 mm 59.8 in
Length
5520 mm 217.3 in
Width
1820 mm 71.7 in
Height
1900 mm 74.8 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.48
Kerb weight
2800 kg 6173 lb
Bore
92.00 mm
Cylinders
V-12 in 60.0
Displacement
7.9 litre7922 cc(483.43 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.30:1
Fuel system
2 So carbs
Maximum power
202.8 PS (200.0 bhp) (149.1 kW)@ 3200 rpm
Specific output
25.2 bhp/litre0.41 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Maybach
Code
DS 8
Main bearings
8
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.92
Unitary capacity
660.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
Power-to-weight
71.43 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
worm & nut
Suspension
front LA.SE.
Wheels: Front
7.5 x 20
Wheels: Rear
7.5 x 20
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr-S
Transmission
5M
RAC rating
63.0
year
1930
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