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Manufacturer:	Daimler						Class: C
Model:		SP 250
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DESCRIPTION:
	Fiberglass Convertible Coupe
	Dry Weight: 2090 lbs
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ENGINE:
	Type ..............	V8
	Bore & stroke .....	3" x 2.75"
	Capacity ..........	2548 cc
	Comp Ratio ........	8.2:1
	Head material .....	Aluminum
	Port size .........	Intake: 1.125", Exhaust: 1.375"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum
	Piston weight .....	8 oz, 5-1/2 drms
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 13° BTDC, Close 65° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 55° BBDC, Close 23° ATDC
	Valve lift: .......	0.295"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.5"
		Exhaust ...	1.4375"
	Valve spring ......	58 lbs (valve closed)
	Carburation .......	Two SU HD6
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:
		1	2.933
		2	1.742
	 	3	1.232
	 	4	1.0
		5	
	Final drive ratios:	3.58, 4.01
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	92”
	Track dimension, front ......	50”
	Track dimension, rear .......	48”
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	14:1
	Brakes ......................	Disc
	Tire size ...................	5.90x15, 5.50x15
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Wire wheels with knock-off hubs (#136201)
	Overdrive
	Anti roll bar (SP.4141)