Daihatsu Domino L55
Daihatsu's first-generation Mira, sold in Britain as the Domino from 1981 with a 547cc two-cylinder engine smoothed by twin balance shafts.
- Power
- 27 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 20.0 s
- Top speed
- 70 mph
About the Daihatsu Domino L55
The L55 was the first-generation Daihatsu Mira, launched in Japan in June 1980 as the Mira Cuore to replace the Max Cuore and exported as the Cuore or, in Britain from 1981, the Domino. The representative UK car is the 547cc three-door hatchback, whose SOHC AB-series two-cylinder engine uses twin balance shafts for four-cylinder-like smoothness and drives the front wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Data for the equivalent German-market Cuore quote 27 PS, a 565 kg kerb weight and a top speed of 112 km/h. From the second half of 1982 a 617cc AD engine (L60) was added for European export markets, while Japan gained a 41 PS Mira Turbo in October 1983. The L55 was replaced by the three-cylinder L70 generation in 1985.
Daihatsu Domino L55 specs
The Daihatsu Domino L55 produces 27 bhp (20 kW) and 39 Nm (29 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 20.0 seconds and has a top speed of 70 mph (112 km/h).
| Make | Daihatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | Domino |
| Generation | L55 |
| Trim | 547cc three-door |
| Years | 1980–1985 |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Japan |
| Engine | 547cc SOHC inline-two (AB series) with twin balance shafts |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 547 cc (0.5 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 27 bhp (20 kW) at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 39 Nm (29 lb-ft) |
| 0–60 mph | 20.0 s |
| Top speed | 70 mph (112 km/h) |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Weight | 565 kg (1,246 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 48 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Daihatsu Domino L55 rarity in CarSpot
The Daihatsu Domino L55 is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 17 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
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Daihatsu Domino L55 fun facts
- Its twin balance shafts gave the little two-cylinder the smoothness of a four, but the engine reportedly cost about as much to build as a conventional four-cylinder.
- Although the L55 was the first Daihatsu Mira, it is usually counted as the second-generation Cuore, and in Japan it was first marketed as the Mira Cuore until May 1982.
- The Michelotti PAC (Personal Automotive Commuter) prototype shown at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show was based on this generation of the Cuore.