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Standard Vanguard Sportsman

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 85.00 mm × 92.00 mm 3.35 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 2.1 litre 2088 cc (127.418 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
Maximum power
0-50 mph 12.50 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 21.40 s
Standing km
Top speed 146 km/h (91 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 70.15 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 992.4 kPa (143.9 psi)
Specific torque 78.98 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.92
Unitary capacity 522 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2591 mm
wheelbase 102 in
Length (milimeters) 4407 mm
Length (inches) 173.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1715 mm
Width (inches) 67.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1562 mm
Height (inches) 61.5 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 184 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 7.2 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1283 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2829 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 54.6 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 12 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 14.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4OD
Top gear ratio 3.60
Final drive ratio 4.55

General information

RAC rating 17.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1956 Standard Vanguard Sportsman PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1956

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