History
DAF 66
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Manufacturer | DAF |
Production | 1972 to 1975 |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Motor car |
Layout | Saloon,Estate,coupe |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.1-1.3 liters |
Transmission | automatic |
The DAF 66 was a car of the Dutch manufacturer DAF in the 1970s .
History
The successor of the DAF 55 designed by Giovanni Michelotti came on the market in October 1972. In addition to the sedan, this was also available as a estate station wagon and coupe.
From the predecessor, a new front design and a De-Dion rear axle instead of a swing axle distribution of weight was 54% to front and 46% to the rear. The Variomatic transmission has been retained. A special feature of vehicles with DAF Variomatic is that they can drive backwards as fast as forward. The DAF 66 had a 1100 cc Renault engine and reached a top speed of 135 km / h. Optional Accessories came as 155 SR x 13 tyres and reclining backrests also options for electrically-heated rear window and sunshine roof.
PERFORMANCE 1,108 cc
- max power (DIN): 47 hp at 5,000 rpm
- max torque (DIN): 54 1b ft, 7.6 kg m at 2,700 rpm
- max engine rpm: 6,200; 42.4 hp/l
- max speed: 85 mph, 136 km/h
- power- weight ratio: 38.4 lb/hp, 17.4 kg/hp
- acceleration: 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 12 sec
- fuel consumption: 34.4 m/ imp gal, 28.7 m/US gal, 8.2 1 x 100 km.
The DAF 66 was also made as a sports coupe. From October 1972 to September 1973 it was called the DAF 66 Marathon , after which it was sold until August 1975 as DAF 66 Marathon 1300 with 1289 cc engine and a top speed of 145 km / h. There was also in the short-term DAF 66 Super Sport Marathon 1300 , whose most striking feature are round twin headlights. The DAF YA-66 Based on the DAF-66, a military vehicle was developed, the DAF YA 66, a small pickup . A total of 1201 copies were built.
PERFORMANCE 1,289 cc
- max power (DIN): 57 hp at 5,200 rpm
- max torque (DIN): 61 1b ft. 9.6 kg m at 2,800 rpm
- max engine rpm: 6,000; 44.2 hp/l
- max speed: 90 mph, 145 km/h
- power-weight ratio: 32.5 hp/l, 14.7 kg/hp
- acceleration: 0-50 mph (0-80 km/h) 10.5 sec;
- fuel consumption: 28.2 m/imp gal, 23.5 m/US gal
This was the last car model released as DAF, since Volvo took over the car division in 1975. From October 1975 to December 1979, the model was further produced as Volvo 66 .
Technical
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DAF 66 Technical details and specifications (1972-1975)
ENGINE 1,108 cc
front, 4 stroke
4 cylinders, vertical, in line
67.6 cu in, 1,108 cc (2.76 x 2.83 in, 70 x 72 mm)
compression ratio: 8.5:1
cast iron cylinder block, light alloy head
5 crankshafts bearings
valves: overhead, in line, push-rods and rockers
camshafts: 1, side
lubrication: gear pump, full flow filter, 5.3 imp pt, 6.3 US pt, 3 1
1 Solex 32 EHSA-3 carburettor
fuel feed: mechanical pump
water cooled, 8.4 imp pt, 10.1 US pt, 4.8 1.ENGINE 1,289 cc
78.7 cu in, 1,289 cc (2.87 x 3.03 in, 73 x 77 mm)
lubricating system capacity: 5.6 imp pt. 6.8 US pt, 3.2 1
1 Solex 32 EHSA carburettor.TRANSMISSION
driving wheels: rear
clutch: automatic, centrifugal; transmission: Daf-Variomatic automatic, acting as limited slip differential
gears: progressive, infinite number of ratios between 14.22 and 3.60
axle ratio: 4.510CHASSIS
type integral
front suspension: independent, longitudinal torsion bars, telescopic dampers struts, lower wish-bones (trailing links) , anti-roll bar
rear suspension: de Dion rigid axle, semi-elliptic leafsprings, upper torque arms, telescopic dampers.STEERING
rack-and-pinion
turns lock to lock: 3.34.
turning circle (between walls): 31.2 ft. 9.5 mBRAKES
drum
swept area: front 48.8 sq in, 315 sq cm, rear 27.9 sq in, 180 sq cm, total 76.7 sq in, 495 sq cm.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
12 V
36 Ah battery
420 W alternator
Ducellier distributorDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
wheel base: 88.58 in, 2,250 mm
tracks: 51.57 in, 1,310 mm front, 48.82 in. 1.240 mm rear
lenght: 152.56 in, 3,875 mm
width: 60.63 in, 1,540 mm
height: 54.33 in, 1,380 mm
ground clearance: 4.92 in, 125 mm
dry weight: 1,808 1b, 820 kg© Motor car History
Service
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DAF 66 maintenance and Service Guide (1972-1975)
fuel: 88 oct petrol
engine oil: 5.3 imp pt. 6.3 US pt. 3 1, SAE 1OW-30 (summer) 20W-40 (winter). change every 3,100 miles, 5.000 km
transmission oil: central conic bevel 0.9 imp pt. 1.1 US pt. 0.5 1, SAE 80: axle reduction gears and pulleys (one per wheel) 0.5 imp pt. 0.6 US pt. 0.3 1, SAE 80-90, Variomatic belt-pulley drums sealed for life
greasing: none
tappet clearances: 0.006 In, 0.15 mm, exhaust 0.008 in. 0.20 mm
valve timing: 2° 35°30' 39° 4°
tyre pressure: front 22 psi, 1.6 atm, rear 26 PSI. atm
tyres: 135 SR x 14.
carrying capacity: 838 1b, 380 kg
fuel tank: 9.2 imp gal, US gal, 42 1.© Motor car History