Daihatsu P5 Explained

Car Name:Daihatsu P-5
Constructor:Daihatsu
Predecessor:Daihatsu P-3
Drivers: Hiroyuki Hisaki
Keizo Yabuki
Takao Yoshida
Takechi Yuzo
Chassis:Tubular frame
Front Suspension:Double wishbone
Rear Suspension:Multi-link (4-link)
Length:38501NaN1
Width:15501NaN1
Height:9901NaN1
Wheelbase:22501NaN1
Engine Name:R92A/B
Capacity:NaN1NaN1
Configuration:DOHC 16-valve I4
Turbo/Na:naturally-aspirated
Engine Position:rear engined
Gearbox Name:Hewland MK-IV
Gears:5-speed
Type:manual
Weight:5101NaN1
Tyres:Dunlop R7
Debut:1967 Japanese Grand Prix
Races:?
Wins:1 (class)

The Daihatsu P-5 was a sports racing car built by Daihatsu in 1967. It was an evolution of the P-3, and featured a 1.3-litre twin-cam straight-four engine capable of producing around about 130-140 PS.

History

The P-5 was an updated version of the P-3, 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 1401NaN1.[1] It was shown at the 14th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1967 as the Daihatsu P-5X.[2]

Two P-5s 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daihatsu P-5 . 2000 GT . 5 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180519040540/http://2000gt.net/Daihatsu/P5/P5.php . 19 May 2018 . dead .
  2. . Jack . Yamaguchi . 110 . February 1968 . 14th Tokyo Motor Show: & Still Trying Harder .
  3. Web site: Ebbro Resin Model Car 1/43 Daihatsu P5 Japan GP 1967 No.2 Yellow . AmiAmi . 5 August 2013.
  4. Web site: Daihatsu P5 1:43 model . Ebbro . 5 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075455/http://www.grandprixmodels.com/searchdetail.php?ref=EBB44381%26%2FEbbro-1%3A43-Daihatsu-P5- . 4 March 2016 . dead .