Daimler SP250

Daimler SP250
Daimler SP250 with quarter flashes and front bumper
Overview
ManufacturerThe Daimler Company Limited
Also calledDaimler Dart (pre-production) [1]
Production1959–1964
AssemblyCoventry, England
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassSports car
Body style2-seat open car
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine2.5 litre iron-block V-8 140 hp (104 kW)[2]
Transmission
  • 4-speed manual
  • 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase92 in (2,337 mm)[3]
Length165 in (4,191 mm)[3]
Width60 in (1,524 mm)[3]
Height50.25 in (1,276 mm)[3]
Kerb weight2,070 lb (940 kg)

The Daimler SP250 is a sports car built by the Daimler Company, a British manufacturer in Coventry, from 1959 to 1964. It was the last car to be launched by Daimler before its parent company, the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA), sold it to Jaguar Cars in 1960.

  1. ^ Smith 1972, p. 270.
  2. ^ Willson 1995, p. 72.
  3. ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference Motor1960 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).