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Specifications: 1953 Standard Eight
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Standard Specifications
Sedan / Saloon
General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

   Standard
Country of Origin:
   UK
Designer:
   n/a
Years of Manufacture:
   1953
Date of Introduction:
   n/a
Number Built:
   n/a
Price at Introduction:
   n/a
Models
  n/a
To Identify:
   n/a
RAC Rating:
   8.3
Body
Body Type:
  
No. of Doors:
   n/a
Front Track:
   1232 mm, 48.5 in
Rear Track:
   1232 mm, 48.5 in
Dimensions and Weight
Total Length:
   3607 mm, 142 in
Total Width:
   1473 mm, 58 in
Height at Kerb Weight:
   1524 mm, 60 in
Wheelbase:
   2134 mm, 84 in
Length Wheelbase Ratio:
   1.69
Ground Clearance:
   165 mm, 6.5 in
Kerb Weight:
   673 Kg, 1484 Lb
Weight Distribution (Front):
   n/a
Engine
Engine Manufacturer:
   Austin
Capacity:
   0.8 Litre, 803cc (49.002 cu in)
Type:
   4 Cylinder, OHV, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 8 Valves in Total
Configuration:
   Front, Longitudinal
Sump:
   n/a
Fuel System:
   1 Solex Carb
Head:
   n/a
Bore & Stroke:
   58.00 mm × 76.00 mm, 2.28 in × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke Ratio:
   0.76
Power:
   28.4 PS (28 bhp) (20.9 kW) @ 4500 rpm
Specific Output :
   34.9 bhp per litre, 0.57 bhp per cubic inch
Torque:
   53.0 Nm (39 ft·lb) (5.4 kgm) @ 2800 rpm
Specific Torque:
   66 Nm/litre
Bmep:
   829.4 kPa (120.3 psi)
Compression Ratio:
   7.40:1
Fuel Capacity:
   31.8 Litres, 7 UK Gal, 8.4 US Gal
Unitary Capacity:
   200.75cc per cylinder
Coolant:
   Water
Intercooler:
   n/a
Aspiration:
   Normal
Compressor Type:
   n/a
Ignition and Electrical:
  n/a
Exhaust:
   n/a
Catalytic Converter:
   No
Main Bearings:
   n/a
Transmission / Gear Box
Transmission:
   4 Speed Manual Transmission
Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:
   n/a
Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:
   n/a
Final drive ratio:
   4.88
Drive:
   Rear Wheel Drive
Performance
0-50 mph (80 km/h):
   26.50 s
0-60 mph (100 km/h):
   n/a
0-100 mph (161 km/h):
   n/a
Standing ¼ mile:
   25.80 s
Standing Km:
   n/a
Top speed:
   99 Km/h (62 mph)
Fuel Consumption:
   n/a
CO2 Emissions:
   n/a
Power-to-weight:
   41.6 bhp/ton
Steering and Brakes
Brake Type:
   2LS/LT-GH
Front:
   n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Park Brake:
   n/a
Steering:
  Worm & Nut Steering
Top Gear Ratio:
   1.00
Turning Circle:
   9.80 m
Suspension, Wheels and Tyres
Front Suspension:
   Independent Suspension / Coil Springs
Rear Suspension:
   Live Axle / Semi-Eliptic Leaf Springs
Wheels:
    
Front:
   n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Tyres :
   
Front:
  n/a
Rear:
   n/a
Interior
Instruments:
   n/a
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