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DAF 66

 DAF 66 motor car history
Overview
Manufacturer DAF 
Production 1972 to 1975
Body and chassis
ClassMotor car
LayoutSaloon,Estate,coupe 
Powertrain
Engine1.1-1.3 liters 
Transmissionautomatic
 

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.

DAF 66 motor car history

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. 

DAF 66 motor car history

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.

DAF 66 motor car history

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 .

1973-DAF-66-side

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Technical

  • 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: 4.510

    CHASSIS
    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 m

    BRAKES
    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 distributor

    DIMENSIONS 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

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Service

  • 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.

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