DAF 33
The DAF 33 is a compact saloon car produced by the DAF company of Eindhoven, in the Netherlands between 1967 and 1974. Outwardly and technically it differed little from its predecessor, the DAF Daffodil.
| DAF 33 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DAF |
| Production | 1967–1974 131,621 produced |
| Assembly | Born, Netherlands (DAF Born) |
| Designer | Johan van der Brugghen |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door sedan 2-door pick-up 2-door van |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 746 cc flat twin |
| Transmission | Variomatic (continuously variable) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 80.7 in (2,050 mm) |
| Length | 143 in (3,632 mm) |
| Width | 57 in (1,448 mm) |
| Height | 54.5 in (1,384 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | DAF Daffodil |
| Successor | DAF 44 |
1966 had seen the introduction of the Michelotti styled DAF 44 which appeared to compete in virtually the same market segment as the Daffodil-based design; but the 33, its development costs presumably long since amortised, remained in production with its new name. A more luxurious version became available in 1969. Thereafter the car changed very little: however, the 6 volt electrical system was replaced with a 12 volt one in 1972.
The DAF 33, in common with other DAF cars, featured a continuously variable transmission system, the DAF Variomatic, which used a V-shaped drive belt and two pulleys connected to a limited-slip differential, giving a CVT-like operation. Notably, this design meant the 33 had almost the same top speed in reverse gear as it did in forward motion; around 70 mph.[1]
