Daihatsu P5

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.

Daihatsu P-5
ConstructorDaihatsu
PredecessorDaihatsu P-3
Technical specifications
ChassisTubular frame
Suspension (front)Double wishbone
Suspension (rear)Multi-link (4-link)
Length3,850 mm (151.6 in)
Width1,550 mm (61.0 in)
Height990 mm (39.0 in)
Wheelbase2,250 mm (88.6 in)
EngineR92A/B 1,261–1,298 cc (77.0–79.2 cu in) DOHC 16-valve I4 naturally-aspirated rear engined
TransmissionHewland MK-IV 5-speed manual
Weight510 kg (1,124.4 lb)
TyresDunlop R7
Competition history
Notable drivers Hiroyuki Hisaki
Keizo Yabuki
Takao Yoshida
Takechi Yuzo
Debut1967 Japanese Grand Prix
RacesWins
?1 (class)

History
Rear view

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 140 hp (104.4 kW; 141.9 PS).[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]

References
  1. "Daihatsu P-5". 2000 GT. Archived from the original on 19 May 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  2. Yamaguchi, Jack (February 1968). "14th Tokyo Motor Show: & Still Trying Harder". Road & Track. p. 110.
  3. "Ebbro Resin Model Car 1/43 Daihatsu P5 Japan GP 1967 No.2 Yellow". AmiAmi. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
  4. "Daihatsu P5 1:43 model". Ebbro. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2013.


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