These arms controlled the lateral movement of the rear axle without distorting the normal action of the springs, and allowed freedom in the vertical and longitudinal directions.

[1] The Twenty-seven straight-six engine was developed for use in the Daimler Armoured Car and was later used in the DE 27,[16] the DC 27 ambulance,[14] and the DH 27 hire limousine.

The big end bearings were flanged over the sides of the crankshaft to locate the rods against the crank webs, which reduced engine noise.

[1] Daimler and its coachbuilding subsidiary, Hooper, built three show cars on DE 36 chassis for display at the annual Earls Court Motor Show: the "Green Goddess", a 5-seat drophead coupé with a hydraulically operated hood, in 1947;[18] the "Golden Daimler", a touring limousine with gold foil trim and 7,000 gold stars applied to the sides of the body, in 1951;[19] and the "Blue Clover", a 5-seat fixed-head coupé, in 1952.

[1] It was the last very big Daimler with an engine more than 5 L. After the Second World War, the London County Council commissioned a prototype ambulance and made enquiries to the motor industry for a similar vehicle.

The Daimler Company offered to build an ambulance with nearly all the features of the prototype, including the essential requirements specified by an advisory committee to the Ministry of Health.

[23] Advantages of the DC 27 included a high interior with good headroom, a smooth ride, and stable handling.

Disadvantages included the lack of access to the cab from the working area, fuel consumption of approximately 8.5 miles per imperial gallon (33 L/100 km; 7.1 mpg‑US), and an inadequate braking system.

[24] The London County Council placed an initial order of 120 DC 27 and standardised the type,[24] eventually buying more than 200 overall.

[25] Other areas that used the type included Bath,[25] Belfast, Birmingham, Carmarthenshire, Croydon, Cumberland, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Nottingham, Plymouth, Salford, and Surrey.

[21] Slow sales, a result of its high price,[24] led Daimler to discontinue the DC 27[21] after building five hundred chassis.

[27] The DC 27 used the Twenty-seven engine with a modified distributor and a single Solex carburettor in place of the DE 27's twin SUs.

[23] Like the DE chassis on which it was based, the DC 27 had hypoid gear drive, independent front suspension, and hydro-mechanical brakes.