Standard Pennant

Standard Pennant - key facts

Standard Pennant Specifications
Production	42,910
From	1957
Until	1960
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon
Dimensions
Length	11ft 9in	3.61m
Width	4ft 10in	1.5m
Front Track	4ft 01/2in	1.23m
Rear Track	4ft 01/2in	1.23m
Kerb Weight	1745lb/0.779ton	792kg
Engine
Engine displacement	948cc	58cu in
Bore	2.48in	63mm
Stroke	2.99in	76mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Overhead valve
Compression ratio	8:1
Power Output	37bhp @ 5000rpm	36PS @ 5000rpm
Specific Output	39bhp/litre	0.64bhp/cu in
Torque Output	51lbft @ 2750rpm	69Nm @ 2750rpm
Specific Torque	73Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	SU
Performance
Power to weight	47bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-50mph	19.5 seconds
Acceleration 0-60mph	34.9 seconds
Standing Qtr mile	25 seconds
Top speed	66mph	106km/h
Fuel consumption	39mpg	17km/l
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual with Overdrive option or Semi-Automatic
Number of gears	4