DAF 66

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DAF 66
DAF 66 Marathon Coupé 1975
Manufacturer	DAF
Production	1972-1975
Predecessor	DAF 55
Successor	Volvo 66
Body style(s)	2-door sedan 3-door estate 2-door coupe
Layout	FR layout
Engine(s)	1.1 L (1108 cc) OHV straight-4 1.3 L (1289 cc) OHV straight-4
Transmission(s)	Variomatic
Curb weight	780 KG
Designer	Giovanni Michelotti

1974 DAF 66 Estate

The DAF 66 is a small motor vehicle that was produced by the Dutch company DAF in the 1970s. It was an evolution of the DAF 55 it replaced and like its predecessor used a 46 bhp (34 kW) Renault Cléon engine. The front assembly^[clarify] was redesigned for the 66, as were the rear axle and variomatic. Whereas the 55 had a coil sprung Swing axle, the 66 had a leaf sprung De Dion tube axle, which greatly improved handling.^{[citation needed]} The variomatic now featured shorter drive belts and a differential.

The 66 was available as a 2-door saloon, a 2 door coupé, and a 3 door estate from its introduction in 1972. The 66 also had a sporting "Marathon" version, which featured a 52 bhp (39 kW) version of the 1.1 engine. From 1973 the 1300 Marathon was available as well, with a 1.3 engine and 57 bhp (43 kW). Following the acquisition of DAF's car operations by Volvo Cars the model carried on as the Volvo 66.

An open version of the 66 was also produced for the Dutch armed forces, the DAF 66YA. This was based on the 1108 cc model, but with uprated suspension and a new body.

The DAF 66, in common with other DAF cars, featured a continuously variable transmission system, the DAF Variomatic.