The Daimler Sovereign 420 Saloon
(1966-1969)
The Daimler 420 and it’s Jaguar counter part was basically an interim model between the ‘S’ type and the XJ6. It featured the 4.2 engine and rear suspension of the ‘E’ type Jaguar with the front end styling of the Mark 10 Jaguar.
The Daimler version was the top of the range specification.
The last Jaguar/ Daimler to have a separate starter button!
Layout: 4 door 4/5 seater saloon of unitary construction. Front engined with rear wheel drive.
Engine: Dual Overhead Cam. straight 6 XK engine of 4,235 cc capacity: bore & stroke, 92x106 mm, twin SU HD8 carburettors.
Compression ratio 8.7 to 1. Delivering 245 BHP at 5,500 rpm Maximum torque 283lb ft at 3,750 RPM
Transmission: A 4 speed manual gearbox with overdrive was standard an optional extra being a Borg Warner Model 8 Automatic .
Suspension, Steering, & Brakes: Fully independent suspension. Front; Twin wishbones with coil springs and separate dampers. Rear; Fully independent with coil springs. The steering Marles Varamatic with power assistance. The brakes are dual circuit Girling discs
PERFORMANCE
Manual
Top Speed; 123 M.P.H.
Acceleration; 0-60 M.P.H. 9.9 secs.
Automatic
Top Speed. 117 M.P.H.
Acceleration; 0-60 M.P.H. 9.4 secs
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Fuel Consumption: 15.7 M.P.G.
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DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 8' 11” (2.727 m.)
Track, Front- Disc Wheels: 4' 7" (1.403 m.)
Track, Front- Wire Wheels: 4' 7" (1.403 m)
Track, Rear-Disc Wheels: 4' 6" (1.373 m.)
Track, Rear-Wire Wheels: 4' 4” (1.343 m.)
Overall length: 15' 7" (4.77 m.)
Overall width: 5' 6” (1.695 m.)
Overall height: 4' 6" (1.38 m.)
Weight (dry) approximate: 31 cwt. (1695 kg.)
Turning circle: 33' 6" (10·21 m.)
Ground clearance: 7' (17.8cm.)
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PRICE AT LAUNCH: £2,120 16s 1d
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