Daihatsu P5
| Constructor | Daihatsu | ||||
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| Predecessor | Daihatsu P3 | ||||
| Technical specifications | |||||
| Engine | 1,298 cc (79.2 cu in) DOHC I4 naturally-aspirated rear engined | ||||
| Competition history | |||||
| Debut | 1967 Japanese Grand Prix | ||||
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The Daihatsu P5 was a sports racing car built by Daihatsu in 1967. It was an evolution of the Daihatsu P3, and featured a 1.3-litre twin-cam straight-four engine capable of producing around about 140 hp.
History
The Daihatsu P5 was an updated version of the P3, but featured a bigger 1.3-litre straight-four engine, fitted in the rear of the car. The engine had double overhead camshafts and two carburettors, and was capable of producing up to 140 hp (104.4 kW; 141.9 PS).[1] It was shown at the 14th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1967 as the Daihatsu P-5X.[2]
Two P5s were entered in the Japanese Grand Prix in 1967.[3] It was entered in the 1000 km of Suzuka in 1968, finishing third.[1] It was then run in the Japanese Grand Prix again, which was held at Fuji Speedway; the No.15 car won its class, and finished tenth overall.[4] Toyota bought Daihatsu in 1969, but the car was used one last time; it finished second in the 1000 km of Suzuka that year.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Daihatsu P-5". 2000 GT. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ↑ Yamaguchi, Jack (February 1968). "14th Tokyo Motor Show: & Still Trying Harder". Road & Track. p. 110.
- ↑ "Ebbro Resin Model Car 1/43 Daihatsu P5 Japan GP 1967 No.2 Yellow". AmiAmi. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ↑ "Daihatsu P5 1:43 model". Ebbro. Retrieved 5 August 2013.