Daimler Dk400 (1957-58)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 95.2mmmm x 108mm |
| Displacement |
4617cc
|
| Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
40 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Twin SU Type H8 |
| Needle |
UB
|
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.013″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.013″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | Mark on chain wheels |
| Intake valve opens |
13° BTDC at 0.013″ tappet clearance
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.014″ – 0.016″ |
| Plug gap | 0.025″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel
|
| Ignition timing |
10° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Fluid Flywheel |
| Clutch linings |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Girling Hydraulic servo assisted
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| Brake linings |
13″ x 2½” (front & rear)
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Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 1½° |
| Caster angle | 3° (with body); ½° to 1° (without a body) |
| King pin angle |
7½°
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