Daimler Majestic Major

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Detailed specifications and information

Name	Daimler Majestic Major
Country
Introduced	1959-01-01
Region
City
Source	Wikidata
Manufacturer	The Daimler Company Limited Source
Operator
Location
Mass
Height
Width
Length
Retrieved At	2026-11-03
Powertrain	[ edit ] Source
Transmission	BW DG250M [ 1 ] 3-speed automatic with torque multiplier on 1st and 2nd Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 114 in (2,900 mm) [ 2 ]; Length: 202 in (5,100 mm) [ 3 ]; Width: 73.75 in (1,873 mm) [ 3 ]; Height: 62.75 in (1,594 mm) [ 3 ]; Length: 31.25 inches (794 mm); Width: 25.5 inches (650 mm); Height: 31 inches (790 mm) Source
Displacement	4,561 cc (278.3 cu in) [ 8 ] Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	4½ litre V-8	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	BW DG250M [ 1 ] 3-speed automatic with torque multiplier on 1st and 2nd	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	114 in (2,900 mm) [ 2 ]	Source
Dimensions	Length	202 in (5,100 mm) [ 3 ]	Source
Dimensions	Width	73.75 in (1,873 mm) [ 3 ]	Source
Dimensions	Height	62.75 in (1,594 mm) [ 3 ]	Source
Dimensions	Kerb weight	4088 pounds 1854 kg	Source
Layout	Displacement	4,561 cc (278.3 cu in) [ 8 ]	Source
Combustion	Fuel system	twin SU semi-downdraught HD8 carburettors [ 6 ]	Source
Combustion	Fuel type	petrol [ 8 ]	Source
Output	Power output	220 bhp (160 kW; 220 PS) @ 5,500 rpm [ 8 ]	Source
Output	Torque output	283 lb⋅ft (384 N⋅m) @ 3200 rpm [ 3 ]	Source
Dimensions	Length	31.25 inches (794 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Width	25.5 inches (650 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Height	31 inches (790 mm)	Source
Dimensions	Dry weight	226 kilograms (498 lb) (dry) [ 6 ]	Source

Field	Value 1
Daimler Majestic Major DQ450	—
1960 Majestic Major in May 2010	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	The Daimler Company Limited
Production	November 1960–1968 1,180 produced
Assembly	United Kingdom: Coventry , England
Body and chassis	—
Class	Full-size luxury car
Body style	4-door saloon
Related	Daimler Majestic DF316 3.8-litre 6-cyl. Daimler Limousine DR450
Powertrain	—
Engine	4½ litre V-8
Transmission	BW DG250M [ 1 ] 3-speed automatic with torque multiplier on 1st and 2nd
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	114 in (2,900 mm) [ 2 ]
Length	202 in (5,100 mm) [ 3 ]
Width	73.75 in (1,873 mm) [ 3 ]
Height	62.75 in (1,594 mm) [ 3 ]
Kerb weight	4088 pounds 1854 kg
Chronology	—
Predecessor	Daimler One-O-Four DF310
Successor	Daimler Sovereign

Field	Value 1
Daimler 4½-litre V8	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	The Daimler Company Limited
Production	1960–1968 [ 1 ]
Layout	—
Configuration	90° V8 [ 7 ]
Displacement	4,561 cc (278.3 cu in) [ 8 ]
Cylinder bore	95.25 mm (3.750 in) [ 8 ]
Piston stroke	80.01 mm (3.150 in) [ 8 ]
Cylinder block material	cast chrome iron [ 3 ] aluminium alloy pistons [ 3 ] crankshaft in five bearings [ 8 ]
Cylinder head material	high tensile aluminium alloy, [ 3 ] sand cast [ 6 ]
Valvetrain	2 valves per cylinder, OHV, hemispherical head [ 3 ]
Compression ratio	8 : 1 [ 8 ]
Combustion	—
Fuel system	twin SU semi-downdraught HD8 carburettors [ 6 ]
Fuel type	petrol [ 8 ]
Oil system	submerged pump, full flow filter [ 3 ]
Cooling system	water-cooled with thermostatic control, pump, and fan [ 3 ]
Output	—
Power output	220 bhp (160 kW; 220 PS) @ 5,500 rpm [ 8 ]
Torque output	283 lb⋅ft (384 N⋅m) @ 3200 rpm [ 3 ]
Dimensions	—
Length	31.25 inches (794 mm)
Width	25.5 inches (650 mm)
Height	31 inches (790 mm)
Dry weight	226 kilograms (498 lb) (dry) [ 6 ]

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Sports car			Conquest Roadster	Conquest 3–seat dhc		SP250			—	—	—
Sports saloon		Special Sports	Conquest Century				—	—	—	—	—
		Sportsman				—	—	—	—	—	—
Saloon	DB18		Conquest			2.5 V8	V8-250		—	—	—
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Large saloon		DE 27	Regency		Regency Mk II	One-O-Four	Majestic		Sovereign 420	Sovereign XJ6 Mk I	Sovereign XJ6 Mk II
		Regency 4½ Litre (DF 304)		Majestic Major			Double Six Mk I	Double Six Mk II	—	—	—
Flagship		DE 27		Regina	DK400	DR450	DS420	—	—	—	—
	DE 36				—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Ownership	Birmingham Small Arms	Jaguar Cars	BMH	British Leyland	—	—	—	—	—	—	—