Daihatsu P5
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| Car_name = Daihatsu P-5
| Image = Osaka Auto Messe 2019 (152) - Daihatsu P-5.jpg
| Category =
| Constructor = Daihatsu
| Designer =
| Predecessor = Daihatsu P-3
| Successor =
| Team =
| Drivers = {{flagicon|Japan}} Hiroyuki Hisaki
{{flagicon|Japan}} Keizo Yabuki
{{flagicon|Japan}} Takao Yoshida
{{flagicon|Japan}} Takechi Yuzo
| Technical ref =
| Chassis = Tubular frame
| Front suspension = Double wishbone
| Rear suspension = Multi-link (4-link)
| Length = {{convert|3850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Width = {{convert|1550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Height = {{convert|990|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Wheelbase = {{convert|2250|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| Track =
| Engine name = R92A/B
| Capacity = {{convert|1261-1298|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}}
| Configuration = DOHC 16-valve I4
| Turbo/NA = naturally-aspirated
| Engine position = rear engined
| Gearbox name = Hewland MK-IV
| Gears = 5-speed
| Type = manual
| Differential =
| Weight = {{convert|510|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| Fuel =
| Lubricants =
| Tyres = Dunlop R7
| Debut = 1967 Japanese Grand Prix
| Races = ?
| Wins = 1 (class)
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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.
History
File:Osaka Auto Messe 2019 (153) - Daihatsu P-5.jpg
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 {{cvt|140|hp|kW PS|0}}.{{cite web |url=http://2000gt.net/Daihatsu/P5/P5.php |title=Daihatsu P-5 |publisher=2000 GT |accessdate=5 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180519040540/http://2000gt.net/Daihatsu/P5/P5.php |archive-date=19 May 2018 |url-status=dead }} It was shown at the 14th Tokyo Motor Show in October 1967 as the Daihatsu P-5X.{{cite magazine | magazine = Road & Track | first = Jack | last = Yamaguchi | page = 110 | date = February 1968 | title = 14th Tokyo Motor Show: & Still Trying Harder }}
Two P-5s were entered in the Japanese Grand Prix in 1967.{{cite web |url=http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-SCL2-13887 |title=Ebbro Resin Model Car 1/43 Daihatsu P5 Japan GP 1967 No.2 Yellow |publisher=AmiAmi |accessdate=5 August 2013}} It was entered in the 1000 km of Suzuka in 1968, finishing third. 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.grandprixmodels.com/searchdetail.php?ref=EBB44381%26%2FEbbro-1%3A43-Daihatsu-P5- |title=Daihatsu P5 1:43 model |publisher=Ebbro |accessdate=5 August 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304075455/http://www.grandprixmodels.com/searchdetail.php?ref=EBB44381%26%2FEbbro-1%3A43-Daihatsu-P5- |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }} Toyota bought Daihatsu in 1969, but the car was used one last time; it finished second in the 1000 km of Suzuka that year.
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