Standard Vanguard Phase Six

**(1960 to 1963)**

Production	1960–1963 9953 made
Body style	4 door saloon 4 door estate car 2 door coupe utility (Australia)
Engine	1,991 cc Triumph "Six" I6
Transmission	Three or four-speed manual Overdrive optional automatic
Wheelbase	102 in (2,591 mm)
Length	172 in (4,369 mm)
Width	68 in (1,727 mm)
Height	60 in (1,524 mm)
Designer(s)	Giovanni Michelotti

Introduced at the end of 1960, the last of the Vanguards featured a six-cylinder 1,998 cc engine with push-rod overhead valves: this was the engine subsequently installed in the Triumph 2000. The compression ratio was 8.0:1 and twin Solex carburettors were fitted giving an output of 80 bhp (60 kW) at 4500 rpm. Externally the only differences from the Vignale were the badging but the interior was updated.

The chassis was a integral type with front suspension independent, wishbones, anti-roll bar, coil springs and telescopic dampers the
rear suspension came with rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf-springs and telescopic dampers.The distribution of weight with 56.5 % to front axle,and 43.5 at the rear axle.

PERFORMANCE:

max power (SAE): 85 hp at 4500 rpm
max torque (DIN): 16 kgm at 2500 rpm
max number of engine rpm: 5000 rpm
Engine Capacity 122.20 cu in, 1998 cu cm
Fuel Consumption 25.7 m imp gal, 21.4 m US gal, 11 1 x 100 km;
Max Speed 90 mph, 144.g km, h
power-weight ratio: 30 lb/hP, 13.6 kg/hp
useful load: 1058 1b, 480 kg
acceleration: 0—50 mph (0— 80 km/h) 13.5 sec
speed in direct drive at 1000 rpm: 18.0 mph, 29 km/h.

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Technical

Standard Vanguard Six Technical details and specifications (1960-1963)

ENGINE:
front, 4 stroke
cylinders: 6, in line, vertical
bore and stroke: 2.94 x 2.99 in, 74.7 x 76 mm
engine capacity: 122.20 cu in, 1998 cu cm
compression ratio: 8 : 1
cylinder block: cast iron
cylinder head: cast iron
crankshaft bearings: 4
valves; 2 per cylinder, overhead, parallel, with push rods and rockers
camshaft: 1, side
lubrication: gear rotor pump, full flow filter
lubricating system capacity: 3.5 imp qt, 4.2 US qt, 4.0 1
carburation: 2 Solex semi-downdraft carburettors
Fuel feed: mechanical pump
cooling system water
TRANSMISSION:
driving wheels: rear
clutch: single dry plate: gear box: mechanical
gears: 4 + reverse; synchromesh gears: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
gear box ratios: (1st) 3.54, (2nd) 2.10, (3rd) 1.38, (4th) 1, (Rev) 4.55
Option Laycock-de Normanville in 3rd and 4th (ratio 0.82), axle ratio 4.55 : 1
Option Borg-Warner automatic gear box, hydraulic torque convertor and planetary gears with 3 ratios
final drive:hypoid bevel; ratio: 4.10 : 1.
CHASSIS:
type integral
front suspension: independent, wishbones, anti-roll bar, coil springs, telescopic dampers
rear suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic leaf-springs, telescopic dampers.
STEERING:
recirculating ball
turns of steering wheel lock to lock: 4.33.
turning radius (between walls): 19.5 ft, 5.9 m
BRAKES:
drum, 2 front leading shoes option front disc brakes
braking surface: total 175.00 sq in, 1128.75 sq cm.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
voltage: 12 V
battery: 57 Ah
dynamo: 264 W
ignition distributor: Lucas

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
wheel base: 101.97 in, 2590 mm
front track: 51.57 in, 1310 mm
rear track: 51.57 in, 1310 mm
overall length: 171.46 in, 4355 mm
clearance: 7.28 in, 185 mm
dry weight: saloon 2547 1b, 1155 kg estate 2745 1b, 1245 kg

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Service

Standard Vanguard Six maintenance and Service Guide (1960-1963)
fuel: petrol, 90 Oct
engine sump oil: 3.5 imp At, 4.2 US qt, 4.0 1, SAE 20, change every 3000 miles, 4800 km
gearbox oil: 0.7 imp qt, 0.8 US qt, 0.8 1, SAE 90, change every 12000 miles, 19300 km
final drive oil: 0.7 imp qt, 0.8 US qt, 0.8 1, SAE 90, change every 6000 miles, 9600 km
greasing: every 1000-6000 miles, 1600-9600 km
tappet clearances: inlet 0.010 inv 0.25 mm, exhaust 0.010 in, 0.25 mm
valve timing: (inlet) opens 180 before tdc and closes 580 after bdc, (exhaust) opens 580 before bdc and closes 180 after tdc
tyre pressure (medium load): front 26 psi, 1.8 atm, rear 24 psi-1.7 atm
tyres: 5.90 or 6.40 - 15
fuel tank capacity: 12.00 imp gal, 14.26 US gal, 54 1.
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