Siata Daina

The Siata Daina is an Italian car produced by Siata from 1950-1958. The Daina was available as a coupé or a convertible and had custom bodies by Stabilimenti Farina, Bertone and other coach builders.

Siata Daina
1951 Siata Daina Gran Sport bodied by Stabilimenti Farina
Overview
ManufacturerSiata
Also calledSiata Gran Sport
Production1950-1958 (around 50 produced)
Body and chassis
Body style2-door coupe
2-door convertible
LayoutFR layout
RelatedFiat 1400
Powertrain
Engine1.4L (1,395 cc) OHV I4
1.5L (1,500 cc) OHV I4
1.8L (1,817 cc) OHV I4
Transmission4-speed manual
5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2400 mm (94.5 in)
Chronology
SuccessorSiata 208 CS (coupe)
Siata 208s (convertible)

Performance

Like all Siata cars, the Daina was based on heavily modified Fiat mechanics. In this case it was the Fiat 1400; the frame was reinforced and shortened while the engine was developed with new head valves, new manifolds, carburetors, and on some models, Abarth exhaust systems. The Daina could be had with a 1.4L (1,395 cc), 1.5L (1,500 cc) or 1.8L (1,817 cc) overhead valve I4 engine, all of which were sourced from Fiat.[1] It featured independent front suspension and a live rear axle with coil springs all around, as well as 4-wheel drum brakes. It could be had with either a 4-speed or 5-speed manual gearbox.[2]

History
1951 Daina Gran Sport rear end
Daina Gran Sport

From 1950 to 1958 there were approximately 50 Daina Series cars produced. However, only a few of the Series were produced after 1953. About 20 Daina Sport (coupes) are thought to have been built, only six are known to exist today. A cabriolet version called the Gran Sport comprised most of the Daina Series cars. The Gran Sport had a steel body with an aluminum hood designed by Stabilimenti Farina (3 all aluminum bodied Gran Sports were made as well)[3] but when they closed in 1953, Bertone took over production with a coupe model of their own design called the "Sport".[4]

The most well known Dainas were the Gran Sport (convertible) versions used in racing, with many calling it the "little Ferrari". The car was built to take part in the International Grand Prix and the Mille Miglia. The Daina's most notable finish was at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1952 when Dick Irish and Bob Fergus piloted a 1,500 cc Daina Gran Sport to first in class and third overall.[5]

Wayne Thomas, an English connoisseur of automobiles, said: "Driving a Siata Gran Sport is simply a dream, the problem is that you do not see them around anymore, and whoever owns one keeps it tight. of this car is style, maneuverability and its ability to go like a missile if it is solicited. "

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References
  1. "RM Sotheby's - r305 1953 Siata Daina Sport Coupé 1800". RM Sotheby's. 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  2. "RM Sotheby's - r211 1952 Siata Daina Gran Sport by Stabilimenti Farina". RM Sotheby's. 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  3. "https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2011/10/06/hemmings-find-of-the-day-1951-siata-daina-grand-sport/". www.hemmings.com. Retrieved 2018-04-10. External link in |title= (help)
  4. "Chassis SL 0255 B. 1952 Siata Daina chassis information". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
  5. "1950s sports-car star Dick Irish dies at 85". Autoweek. Retrieved 2018-04-10.
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