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Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 0

Engine information

Bore × stroke 58.00 mm × 76.00 mm 2.28 in × 2.99 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 0.8 litre 803 cc (49.002 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.40:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 28.4 PS (28.0 bhp) (20.9 kW) @ 4500 rpm
0-50 mph 26.50 s
0-60 mph -1.00 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h -1.00 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 25.80 s
Standing km
Top speed 99 km/h (62 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 41.6 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 53.0 Nm (39 ft·lb) (5.4 kgm) @ 2800 rpm
bmep 829.4 kPa (120.3 psi)
Specific torque 66 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.76
Unitary capacity 200.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2134 mm
wheelbase 84 in
Length (milimeters) 3607 mm
Length (inches) 142 in
Width (milimeters) 1473 mm
Width (inches) 58 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 673 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1484 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 31.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 7 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 8.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering worm & nut
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 9.80 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-GH
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.88

General information

RAC rating 8.3
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Standard Eight PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1953

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