Standard Twelve

Standard Flying 12 from 1937 at Stoneleigh, 2009

Standard Twelve - key facts

Standard Twelve Specifications
From	1937
Until	1948
Bodywork
Body Style	Saloon/Covertible
Dimensions
Length	13ft 9in	4m
Width	5ft 2in	1.6m
Wheelbase	8ft 4in	2.54m
Front Track	4ft 61/2in	1.38m
Rear Track	4ft 61/2in	1.38m
Kerb Weight	2492lb/1.112ton	1130kg
Engine
Engine displacement	1609cc	98cu in
Bore	2.74in	69.5mm
Stroke	4in	106mm
Cylinders	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline
Valve operation	Side Valve
Compression ratio	6.5:1
Power Output	44bhp @ 4000rpm	43PS @ 4000rpm
Specific Output	27bhp/litre	0.45bhp/cu in
Torque Output	69lbft @ 2200rpm	94Nm @ 2200rpm
Specific Torque	58Nm/litre
Fuel Type	Petrol
Fuel system	Single Carburettor
Carburettor make	Solex
Performance
Power to weight	40bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-60mph	6.5 seconds
Top speed	65mph	105km/h
Chassis
Engine location	Front
Engine alignment	Longitudinal
Driven wheels	Rear
Front Suspension	Independent Transverse Leaf
Rear Suspension	Beam axle half eliptic leaf
Brakes	Drums front and rear
Gearbox type	4 speed Manual
Number of gears	4