Introduction to the Daimler V8

A Daimler V8 Parts page by David Manners Ltd, the worlds leading independent Daimler Parts specialist.

The Daimler 2.5 V8 was a luxury saloon launched late in 1962, it was essentially a rebadged Jaguar Mark 2, but fitted with Daimler's 2.5 litre V8 engine, aside from the engine, fluted grille and rear number plate surround, badges, drive-train and some interior details the Daimler 2.5 V8 was otherwise indistinguishable from the Jaguar Mark 2. The 2.5 V8 / V8 250 was the last Daimler car to feature a Daimler engine after the marque was acquired by Jaguar Cars in 1960. The 250 was an updated version of the 2.5 V8 Saloon, introduced in late 1962. The V8 250 differs from the earlier 2.5 V8 in relatively small details: having the 'narrow' bumpers, negative-earth electrical system, an alternator (instead of a generator) and twin air cleaners. The Daimler 250's engine, being a V8 (generally considered a highly prestigious feature), producing 142 bhp (106 kW). This was in between the outputs of the 2.4 and 3.4 litre six cylinders. This produced a car with a highly prestigious badge sitting in the middle of its parent-company's range.