1945 Alvis TA 14

The Alvis TA 14 is a rear wheel drive car, with its engine placed in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet bodyshell. The 1.9 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, overhead valve, 4 cylinder that produces 65 bhp (66 PS/48 kW) of power at 4000 rpm. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The Alvis TA 14 weighs a claimed 1447 kg at the kerb. Its maximum speed claimed is 129 km/h, which is 80 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4420 mm
Weight
1447 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
66 PS / 65 bhp / 48 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
129 km/h / 80 mph

1945 Alvis TA 14 specifications

1945 Alvis TA 14 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2743 mm	108 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4420 mm	174 inches
Width	1676 mm	66 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.61
Kerb weight	1447 kg	3190 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	1.9 litre 1892 cc (115.457 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	74 × 110 mm 2.91 × 4.33 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.67
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output	66 PS (65 bhp) (48 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	25.6 kW/litre 34.8 ps/litre 34.4 bhp/litre 0.56 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.73:1
Fuel system	1 SU carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	473 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)	15 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	23 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 45.54 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 33.5 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.03 kW/kg 44.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 29.85 kg/kW 49.87 lb/bhp
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	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 ID	15620
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1945 Alvis TA 14 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.