1928 Alvis FWD FA

The Alvis FWD FA is a roadster with a front mounted engine which transmits the power to the front wheels. The 1.5 litre engine is a supercharged, single overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that has an output of 75 bhp (76 PS/56 kW) of power at 5000 rpm. The power is transferred to the wheels by means of a 4 speed manual gearbox.
Full specs

Body type
roadster with 2 seats
Length
3759 mm
Engine type
supercharged petrol
Engine size
1.5 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
76 PS / 75 bhp / 56 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
Unknown

1928 Alvis FWD FA specifications

1928 Alvis FWD FA data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2591 mm	102 inches
Track/tread (front)	1372 mm	54 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1372 mm	54 inches
Length	3759 mm	148 inches
Width	1753 mm	69 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.45
Kerb weight
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Alvis
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	1.5 litre 1482 cc (90.437 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	68 × 102 mm 2.68 × 4.02 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.67
Valve gear	single overhead camshaft (SOHC) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	76 PS (75 bhp) (56 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	37.7 kW/litre 51.3 ps/litre 50.6 bhp/litre 0.83 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	5:1
Fuel system	2 So carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	370.5 cc
Aspiration	S/Charged
Compressor
Intercooler
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
Weight-to-power ratio
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	front wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TQE.
Rear suspension	I.QE.
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	4.77
general
Carfolio.com ID	52371
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	11.5
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1928 Alvis FWD FA added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.