All DAF 44s finally receive a long-awaited modern electrical system in 12 volts, instead of the antiquated 6 volts. The DAF 55 disappears, being replaced by a new modernized 66. Identified by its modern front end with black plastic grille, the DAF 66 uses a De Dion axle at the rear, allowing a better handling than the previous swing axle system, but increasing the weight of the car.
DAF 44
● 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 66
● Introduction: September 1966 for the original 44, September 1972 as the 66. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.1-litre, 53 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 (Luxe), or to disks on front wheels, drums on rear wheels (Super Luxe). Length: 388 cm. Top speed: 135 kph. Range: two-door “Luxe” saloon, two-door “Super Luxe” saloon, two-door “Super Luxe” coupe, two-door “Combi Luxe” estate, two-door “Combi Super Luxe” estate, two-door “Bestel Luxe” panel van.
DAF 66 Marathon
● Introduction: September 1966 for the original 44, September 1972 as the 66. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.1-litre, 63 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, with servo. Length: 388 cm. Top speed: 145 kph. Range: two-door saloon, two-door coupe, two-door “Combi” estate.
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DAF 44
● 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 66
● Introduction: September 1966 for the original 44, September 1972 as the 66. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.1-litre, 53 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 (Luxe), or to disks on front wheels, drums on rear wheels (Super Luxe). Length: 388 cm. Top speed: 135 kph. Range: two-door “Luxe” saloon, two-door “Super Luxe” saloon, two-door “Super Luxe” coupe, two-door “Combi Luxe” estate, two-door “Combi Super Luxe” estate, two-door “Bestel Luxe” panel van.
DAF 66 Marathon
● Introduction: September 1966 for the original 44, September 1972 as the 66. Construction: unibody. Engine: water-cooled inline four, 1.1-litre, 63 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, with servo. Length: 388 cm. Top speed: 145 kph. Range: two-door saloon, two-door coupe, two-door “Combi” estate.
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