1938 Alvis 12-70 specifications

1938 Alvis 12-70 data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2692 mm 106 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 4343 mm 171 inches
Width 1575 mm 62 inches
Height
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.61
Kerb weight 1270 kg 2800 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 51.1 litres 11.2 [13.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Alvis
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1842 cc
(112.406 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 73 × 110 mm
2.87 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.66
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 64 PS (63.5 bhp) (47 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 25.7 kW/litre
35 ps/litre
34.5 bhp/litre
0.56 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 460.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
50.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 PS/kg
37.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
50 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
26.82 kg/kW
44.8 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 5.00
general
Carfolio.com ID15587
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1938 Alvis 12-70 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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