When did Daimler stop making the V8 engine?
Jaguar became part of the British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC) in 1968. BLMC chairman Sir Donald Stokes decided that the production costs of the Daimler V8 engine were too high and ordered its discontinuation. The Majestic Major was discontinued without replacement in 1968, followed by the V8-250 in 1969.
What did Norman Dewis think of the Daimler V8?
Jaguar legend Norman Dewis recently and exclusively told Classic Cars For Sale that (apart from the engine) he thought the Daimler was “Bloody awful” and put it down to the car being rushed into production to please Daimler. The V8 installation was first tried out on the Mk1 and Norman always felt that the front spring rates were never quite right.
Is the Daimler V8 a good car to drive?
The V8 isn’t as prone to overheating like the XK straight six but an uprated radiator, together with an electric cooling fan, are worthy mods anyway. Traditionally the car always lagged behind the more fashionable Jaguar by around a third.
What kind of car was the Daimler Mk2?
During 1966 and along with the Mk2, the Daimler was cheapened although it thankfully escaped the bulk of the penny-pinching that sullied the Mk2’s reputation.
Jaguar became part of the British Leyland Motor Corporation (BLMC) in 1968. BLMC chairman Sir Donald Stokes decided that the production costs of the Daimler V8 engine were too high and ordered its discontinuation. The Majestic Major was discontinued without replacement in 1968, followed by the V8-250 in 1969.
What did Norman Dewis think of the Daimler V8 250?
Jaguar legend Norman Dewis recently and exclusively told Classic Motoring that (apart from the engine) he thought the Daimler was a “Bloody awful” conversion and put it down to the car being rushed into production to please Daimler.
Is the Daimler V8 2.5 Mk2 in good condition?
It seems that the Daimler V8 2.5 attracts a different type of buyer to the Mk2. The cars seem to be kept in better condition. Essentially the V8 suffers the same woes as the MKk2 it is based upon. Naturally rust is the biggest problem.
When was the Daimler V8 banned from drag racing?
Powered by a 2.5litre Daimler V8 it would compete in drag racing from March 1972 until 1989 when the car was outlawed from European racing. Russ began to drive the car in 1974 taking over sole driving duties after Tony’s retirement from the sport in 1976 due to a spinal injury.