1957 Standard Ten Companion specifications

1957 Standard Ten Companion data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2130 mm 83.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1230 mm 48.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1230 mm 48.4 inches
Length 3610 mm 142.1 inches
Width 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Height 1520 mm 59.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 737 kg 1625 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 32 litres 7 [8.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Standard
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.9 litre
948 cc
(57.851 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 63 × 76 mm
2.48 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.83
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 37.5 PS (37 bhp) (27.6 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 63 Nm (46 ft·lb) (6.4 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output 29.1 kW/litre
39.6 ps/litre
39 bhp/litre
0.64 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 66.46 Nm/litre
0.8 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Solex 26 ZIC carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 835.1 kPa (121.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 237 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 117 km/h (73 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
50.9 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50.2 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.71 kg/kW
44.62 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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.20-13
Tyres rear 5.20-13
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.55
general
Carfolio.com ID667029
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 9.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1957 Standard Ten Companion added 2020-04-14.
Last modified 2020-04-14.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4M 948 cm3/57.9cuin 38 PS 37 bhp 28 kW 737 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4M 948 cm3/57.9cuin 35 PS 35 bhp 26 kW 762 kg
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