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Daimler Double Six Series III

1979 – 1992 Sedan United Kingdom

Daimler built the Double Six Series III for 13 years, from 1979 to 1992. Only one version was offered: the 5.3L V12 3AT RWD, good for 299 hp.

Daimler Double Six Series III
Body styleSedan
Production1979 – 1992
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power299 hp
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed230 km/h
Fuel economy15.5 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.3L V12 3AT RWD (299 HP)
5.3 L · 12 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 299 hp 7.5 s 230 3-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V12 60-degree
Displacement
5343 cm3 (326 ci)
Power
220 KW @ 5500 RPM 299 HP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
319 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 432 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System
Lucas Electronic Fuel Injection (HE)
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
GM 400 3-speed automatic

Dimensions

Length
199.2 in (5060 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
54.2 in (1377 mm)
Wheelbase
112.8 in (2865 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
4255 lbs (1930 kg)
Length5,060 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,377 mm
Wheelbase2,865 mm
Curb weight1,930 kg
Torque432 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.