1929 Alvis Silver Eagle SA specifications

1929 Alvis Silver Eagle SA data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater roadster
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2858 mm 112.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1270 mm 50 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1270 mm 50 inches
Length 3962 mm 156 inches
Width 1600 mm 63 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.39
Kerb weight 1680 kg 3704 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 6
Capacity 2.1 litre
2147 cc
(131.018 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 67.5 × 100 mm
2.66 × 3.94 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.68
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 73 PS (72 bhp) (54 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 25 kW/litre
34 ps/litre
33.5 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system 3 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 357.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 19 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 137 km/h (85 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
43.45 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 PS/kg
31.96 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.03 kW/kg
42.86 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 bhp/kg
0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
31.29 kg/kW
52.27 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 5.22
general
Carfolio.com ID14124
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1929 Alvis Silver Eagle SA added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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