(1953 model)
| Marque (make) | Standard | Issued from | 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Eight | Issued until | |
| Serie | Eight | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Standard | Country | DE,UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 3607 mm / 142.0 in / 142.0 in | Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1473 mm / 58.0 in / 58.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1524 mm / 60.0 in / 60.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 673 kg / 1484 lb / 1484 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2134 mm / 84.0 in / 84.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1232 mm / 48.5 in / 48.5 in | Fuel capacity | 32 l / 7.0 UK gal / 8.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 8 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Austin | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 58.0 mm / 2.28 in / 2.28 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 76.0 mm / 2.99 in / 2.99 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.76 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 803 cm3 / 49.0 cu in / 49.0 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 200.75 cm3/cylinder / 12.251 cu in/cylinder / 12.251 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.4 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 20.9 kW / 28.4 hp / 28.4 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 53.0 Nm / 39.1 lbft / 39.1 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 20.6 kW / 28.0 bhp / 28.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 34.9 kW/l / 0.778 bhp/cu in / 0.778 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 66.00 Nm/l / 0.577 lbft/cu in / 0.577 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.88 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 26.50 s / 26.50 s / 26.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 99 km/h / 62 mph / 62 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 41.60 kW/ton / 56.56 bhp/ton / 56.56 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | worm & nut | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 9.80 m / 32.15 ft / 32.15 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.SE. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | 2LS | Brakes rear | LT,GH |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Standard Eight
