The Daimler SP250 Hard-Top

Engine: Eight cylinders (90 vee), 76.2 x 69.8 min.

(2,548 c.c.). Push-rod-operated overhead valves. 8.2 to 1 compression-ratio. 140 b.h.p. at 5,800 r.p.m.

Gear ratios : 1st, 10.5 to 1; 2nd, 6.24 to 1; 3rd, 4.41 to 1; .top, 3.58 to 1.

Tyres : 5.90 x 15 Dunlop Road Speed RS5 on centre-lock wire wheels.

Weight : 1 ton 0 cwt. 0 qtr. (without occupants but ready for the road, with approximately 2 gallons of petrol).

Steering ratio : 2 1/3rd turns, lock-to-lock.

Fuel capacity : 12 gallons. (Range, 285 miles.)

Wheelbase : 7 ft. 8 in.

Track : Front, 4 ft. 2 in.; rear, 4 ft. 0 in.

Dimensions : 13 ft. 4 1/2 in x 5 ft. 0 1/2 in. 4 ft. 2 1/4 in. (high).

Price : £1,054 10s. 0d. (£1,495 18s. 4d. inclusive of purchase tax).

Makers : The Daimler Co., Ltd., Coventry, England.