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Standard Vanguard

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 7.25:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
Maximum power 68.9 PS (68.0 bhp) (50.7 kW) @ 4200 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 57.09 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 146.0 Nm (108 ft·lb) (14.9 kgm) @ 2000 rpm
bmep 878.7 kPa (127.4 psi)
Specific torque 69.92 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 2388 mm
wheelbase 94 in
Length (milimeters) 4216 mm
Length (inches) 166 in
Width (milimeters) 1753 mm
Width (inches) 69 in
Height (milimeters) 1626 mm
Height (inches) 64 in
L:W ratio 1.77
Ground clearance (milimeters) 203 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1191 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2626 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering cam & roller
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.70 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 4.63

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 1948 Standard Vanguard PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1948

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