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DAF 46 Combi 0.8 SUPER LUX (34 Hp)
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DAF 46:
The DAF 46 is a small family car that was manufactured by the Dutch company DAF. It was introduced in November 1974 to replace the 44, although at the time it was announced that the two cars would be sold "alongside" one another, suggesting that there were still substantial stocks of the earlier model awaiting customers.
In February 1976, at the relaunch of the Volvo 66 , it was announced that the DAF 46 would be phased out during 1976, after which 'special measures' would ensure adequate parts and service backup despite the disappearance of the DAF brand from passenger car show rooms....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Combi Overview:
DAF 46 (Combi). A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The DAF 46 Combi was produced long before modern safety standards and Euro NCAP testing were established. It lacks contemporary safety features like airbags, ABS, or advanced driver-assistance systems. Safety performance would be considered very poor by today's standards, relying primarily on basic structural integrity.
0.8 SUPER LUX (34 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 0.8L (34 Hp) engine provides very modest performance, suitable only for leisurely urban driving and short trips. Acceleration is slow, and highway cruising is challenging.
Fuel Economy
While small, the engine's older design and Variomatic transmission might not deliver exceptional modern fuel economy, but it was reasonable for its era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unique Variomatic transmission
- • Comfortable ride for its class
- • Practical station wagon body
- • Simple mechanics
- • Classic car appeal
Cons:
- • Very limited engine power
- • Poor acceleration
- • Outdated safety features
- • High fuel consumption by modern standards
- • Parts availability can be challenging
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | DAF |
| Model: | 46 |
| Generation: | Combi |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.8 SUPER LUX (34 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1974 |
| End of production: | 1975 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 34 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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