Standard Ten post 56

Standard Ten post 56 - key facts

Standard Ten post 56 Specifications
Production	172,500 (Incl. updated models)
From	1957
Until	1960
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon/Estate
Dimensions
Length	11ft 10in	3.63m
Front Track	4ft 01/2in	1.23m
Rear Track	4ft 01/2in	1.23m
Kerb Weight	1680lb/0.75ton	762kg
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	35bhp @ 4500rpm	35PS @ 4500rpm
Specific Output	37bhp/litre	0.61bhp/cu in
Torque Output	48lbft @ 2800rpm	65Nm @ 2800rpm
Specific Torque	69Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Solex
Performance
Power to weight	47bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-60mph	8 seconds
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 or Semi-Automatic
Number of gears	4