1957 Standard Ensign specifications

1957 Standard Ensign data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2591 mm 102 inches
Track/tread (front) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1308 mm 51.5 inches
Length 4370 mm 172 inches
Width 1715 mm 67.5 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance 180 mm 7.1 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1195 kg 2635 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Standard
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.7 litre
1669 cc
(101.849 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 76 × 92 mm
2.99 × 3.62 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(gross)
61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(gross)
125 Nm (92 ft·lb) (12.7 kgm)
at 2200 rpm
Specific output
(gross)
26.8 kW/litre
36.4 ps/litre
35.9 bhp/litre
0.59 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(gross)
74.9 Nm/litre
0.91 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Solex carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 941.2 kPa (136.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 3
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 417.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
50.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50.21 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.71 kg/kW
44.61 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.90-15
Tyres rear 5.90-15
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.10
general
Carfolio.com ID45507
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Standard Ensign added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-04-14.

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