Daimler rated its Majestic Major V8 at 220 bhp, the same claimed figure as a Jaguar Mark X on a different scale.
Median 103 hp across 383 similar cars
Lead trim: Majestic Major 4.6 L V8 (220 bhp)
Daimler Majestic MajorMajestic Major · 1960–1968
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FactDaimler rated its Majestic Major V8 at 220 bhp, the same claimed figure as a Jaguar Mark X on a different scale.
The Daimler Majestic Major, built in Coventry between November 1960 and 1968 as a much more powerful supplement to the contemporary Daimler Majestic, was a large luxury saloon (a substantially lengthened limousine version of the same chassis was also offered) fitted with Edward Turner's 4,561 cc 90-degree V8, conservatively rated at 220 bhp (160 kW) at 5,500 rpm and 283 lb-ft at 3,200 rpm — for comparison, a contemporary Jaguar Mark X also claimed 220 hp but on a different measurement scale. Wheelbase 114 in (2,900 mm), length 202 in (5,100 mm), width 73.75 in (1,873 mm), height 62.75 in (1,594 mm), kerb weight 4,088 lb (1,854 kg).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majestic Major 4.6 L V8 (220 bhp) | 1960–1968 | 4.6 L V8 | 220 hp | 283 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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