1934 Alvis Firebird specifications

1934 Alvis Firebird data
 
bodywork
Body type
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3010 mm 118.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 4394 mm 173 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.46
Kerb weight 1372 kg 3025 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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 56 PS (55 bhp) (41 kW)
at 4250 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 22.3 kW/litre
30.3 ps/litre
29.9 bhp/litre
0.49 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 5.8:1
Fuel system 1 SU 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) 23 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 114 km/h (71 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
40.64 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
29.89 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
40.09 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
33.45 kg/kW
55.88 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
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID14113
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 13.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1934 Alvis Firebird added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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