Tuesday, April 3, 2012

1970 DAF 44 and 55

August 1969 sees all DAF 44 and 55 receive a slight face-lift that includes larger headlights for improved night vision. Simultaneously, “Bestel” versions are introduced in both series.


DAF 44
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● Introduction: September 1966. Construction: unibody. Engine: air-cooled flat two, 0.85-litre, 40 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a continuous variable-speed gearbox. Suspension: independent on all four wheels. Brakes: hydraulic, to drums on all four wheels. Length: 385 cm. Top speed: 125 kph. Range: two-door “Comfort” saloon, two-door “Luxe” saloon, two-door “Combi Luxe” estate, two-door “Bestel Luxe” panel van.


DAF 55
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● Introduction: September 1966 for the original 44, December 1967 as the 55. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.1-litre, 50 hp, mounted at the front. Transmission: to the rear wheels through a continuous variable-speed gearbox. Suspension: independent on all four wheels. Brakes: hydraulic, to disks on front wheels, drums on rear wheels. Length: 388 cm. Top speed: 135 kph (saloon and estate) to 140 kph (coupe). Range: two-door “Luxe” saloon, two-door coupe, two-door “Combi” estate, two-door “Bestel” panel van. Note: Launched last year, the “Marathon” dealer-installed performance kit remains available in 1970. It includes a 65 bhp engine and heavy-duty rear suspension., among other improvements.


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