1928 Alvis FWD FB specifications

1928 Alvis FWD FB data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 3048 mm 120 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 4040 mm 159.1 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.33
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
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 ID52393
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1928 Alvis FWD FB added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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