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.

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DAF 33
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

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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,^{[citation needed]} 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.^{[citation needed]}

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]