1953 - Standard - Eight

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Eight 1953
General Information
Make Standard
Model Eight
Production Year 1953
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S SAL
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 2134 mm     (84 in)
Front Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Rear Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Length 3607 mm     (142 in)
Width 1473 mm     (58 in)
Height 1524 mm     (60 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,69
Weight 673 kg     (1482,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 31,8 litre   (7 Imp gal ,  8,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Austin
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-4
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 8 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 803 cc     (49 cu in)
Bore 58 mm     (2,28 in)
Stroke 76 mm     (2,99 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,76
Unitary Capacity 200,75 cc/cylinder    (12,25 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,4 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 28 HP     (20,9 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 53 N.m     (39,1 lb.ft ,  5,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 44,3 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 41,6 HP/ton    (31 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 34,9 HP/litre    (26 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 26,5 s
0 - 60 mph -1 s
0 - 100 km/h -1 s
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 25,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 99 km/h   (61,5 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,88 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & nut
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) 2LS/LT-GH
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)