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− | '''Daimler Limousine (DS420). 1968–92 (prod. 5,043, incl. 2 landaulet). Various bodystyles, incl. 4-door limousine. F/R, 4235 cm³ (6 cyl. DOHC).''' Replacement for DR450 limousine, engineered by [[Jaguar]] and featuring XK engine. On 420G (Mk X) floorpan but with lengthened wheelbase. Bulk similar to that of [[Rolls-Royce Phantom VI]], but Daimler far cheaper. Facelift in 1979 with production shifting to Coventry. Updated in its 25-year run with various refinements and technology. Always in price lists as ''Daimler Limousine'' and not its DS420 code name. | + | '''Daimler Limousine (DS420). 1968–92 (prod. 5,043, incl. 2 landaulet). Various bodystyles, incl. 4-door limousine. F/R, 4235 cm³ (I6 DOHC).''' Replacement for DR450 limousine, engineered by [[Jaguar]] and featuring XK engine. On 420G (Mk X) floorpan but with lengthened wheelbase. Bulk similar to that of [[Rolls-Royce Phantom VI]], but Daimler far cheaper. Facelift in 1979 with production shifting to Coventry. Updated in its 25-year run with various refinements and technology. Always in price lists as ''Daimler Limousine'' and not its DS420 code name. |
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 23 November 2013
Daimler Limousine (DS420). 1968–92 (prod. 5,043, incl. 2 landaulet). Various bodystyles, incl. 4-door limousine. F/R, 4235 cm³ (I6 DOHC). Replacement for DR450 limousine, engineered by Jaguar and featuring XK engine. On 420G (Mk X) floorpan but with lengthened wheelbase. Bulk similar to that of Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, but Daimler far cheaper. Facelift in 1979 with production shifting to Coventry. Updated in its 25-year run with various refinements and technology. Always in price lists as Daimler Limousine and not its DS420 code name.
Manufacturing locations: Kingsbury, England; Coventry, West Midlands, England
Marque: Daimler | Predecessor: Daimler DR450
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