the Daffodil

A brochure for Germany for a 1964 model

As the ANZ National Bank is holding its annual Daffodil Day for cancer research fundraising today, here is a bit about the Daffodil (DAF), a car from the Netherlands.  DAF's first production passenger car was the 600, presented at the Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1958 and in production by 1959, although the firm had published the first details of the car at the end of 1957. It was available until 1963.

Specifications for DAF 600 DELUXE Model year: 1958
Doors: 2
Traction: rear-wheel drive

Engine type: spark-ignition 4-stroke

Fuel type: petrol (gasoline)

naturally aspirated

Valves per cylinder: 2

Engine displacement:

590 cm3 / 36 cui

Bore: 76 mm / 2.99 in

Stroke: 65 mm / 2.56 in

Compression ratio: 7 : 1

Power net:

14 kW / 19 PS / 19 hp (DIN)

/ 4000

Power gross: 16 kW / 22 PS / 21 hp (SAE)

/ 4000

Torque gross: 45 Nm / 33 ft-lb

 / 2500

Dimensions & capacities
Length: 3600 mm / 141.7 in
Width: 1440 mm / 56.7 in
Height: 1380 mm / 54.3 in
Wheelbase: 2050 mm / 80.7 in
Front track: 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Rear track: 1180 mm / 46.5 in
Fuel: 28 litres / 7.4 U.S. gal / 6.2 imp. gal
Turning circle between curbs: 8.5 m / 27.9 ft
Trunk cap. claimed: 355 dm 12.5 cu ft
Top speed: 95 km/h (95 mph)
Acceleration:

0-30 km/h : 5.3 seconds

0-40 km/h : 8

0-50 km/h : 11.4

0-60 km/h : 16.6

0-70 km/h : 22.7

0-80 km/h : 31

0-90 km/h : 49.4