The Alvis Silver Eagle Sixteen is a rear wheel drive automobile, with its engine placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body.
The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 2.4 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder.
A 4 speed manual transmission supplies the power to the wheels.
With a claimed kerb weight of 1524 kg, the Alvis Silver Eagle Sixteen manages to cover the 0-60 mph yardstick in 23 seconds and the standing-start quarter mile in 22.8 seconds.
Its maximum speed claimed is 121 km/h or 75 mph.
Full specs
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater sedan/saloon | ||
| Number of doors | 4 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 3010 mm | 118.5 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1321 mm | 52 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1321 mm | 52 inches | |
| Length | 4255 mm | 167.5 inches | |
| Width | 1588 mm | 62.5 inches | |
| Height | |||
| Ground clearance | |||
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1524 kg | 3360 lb | |
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| aerodynamics | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Alvis | ||
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| Cylinders | Straight 6 | ||
| Capacity | 2.4 litre 2362 cc (144.138 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 67.5 × 110 mm
2.66 × 4.33 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.61 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total |
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| maximum torque | |||
| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | |||
| compression ratio | |||
| Fuel system | 3 SU carbs | ||
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| crankshaft bearings | |||
| Engine coolant | Water | ||
| Unitary capacity | 393.67 cc | ||
| Aspiration | Normal | ||
| Compressor | N/A | ||
| Intercooler | None | ||
| Catalytic converter | N | ||
| performance | |||
| Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) | 15 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-60mph | 23 s | ||
| Acceleration 0-100km/h | |||
| Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) | |||
| Standing quarter-mile | 22.8 s | ||
| Standing kilometre | |||
| Maximum speed | 121 km/h (75 mph) | ||
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| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
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| Carbon dioxide emissions | |||
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| 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 | |||
| Rear suspension | |||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | 5.00 x 20 | ||
| Tyres rear | 5.00 x 20 | ||
| Brakes F/R | Dr/Dr | ||
| Front brake diameter | 356 mm | ||
| Rear brake diameter | 356 mm | ||
| Braked area | |||
| Gearbox | 4 speed manual | ||
| Top gear ratio | 1 | ||
| Final drive ratio | 5.22 | ||
| general | |||
| Carfolio.com ID | 126808 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 16.9 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1935 Alvis Silver Eagle Sixteen added 2005-03-08. Last modified 2013-02-28. |
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