1955 - Standard - Companion

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Companion 1955
General Information
Make Standard
Model Companion
Production Year 1955
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S EST
Number of Doors 5
Wheelbase 2134 mm     (84 in)
Front Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Rear Track 1232 mm     (48,5 in)
Length 3658 mm     (144 in)
Width 1473 mm     (58 in)
Height 1499 mm     (59 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,71
Weight 813 kg     (1790,7 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 BMC
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 948 cc     (57,85 cu in)
Bore 63 mm     (2,48 in)
Stroke 76 mm     (2,99 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,83
Unitary Capacity 237 cc/cylinder    (14,46 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 8 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 So carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 37 HP     (27,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5000 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 69 N.m     (50,9 lb.ft ,  7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2750 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 52,7 N.m    (5000 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 45,5 HP/ton    (33,9 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 39 HP/litre    (29,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type worm & nut
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,25
Turning Circle Diameter 9,8 m    (32,2 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)