1948 Alvis TB 14

The Alvis TB 14 is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet style motor vehicle with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. It is powered by a naturally aspirated engine of 1.9 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 68 bhp (69 PS/51 kW) of power at 4000 rpm. This power is transferred to the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. The Alvis TB 14 weighs a claimed 1245 kg at the kerb. The Alvis TB 14 is said to be able to attain a maxiumum speed of 129 km/h which is 80 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2 seats
Length
4432 mm
Weight
1245 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.9 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
69 PS / 68 bhp / 51 kW @ 4000 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
129 km/h / 80 mph

1948 Alvis TB 14 specifications

1948 Alvis TB 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)	1372 mm	54 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1372 mm	54 inches
Length	4432 mm	174.5 inches
Width	1689 mm	66.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.62
Kerb weight	1245 kg	2745 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	69 PS (68 bhp) (51 kW) at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	26.8 kW/litre 36.4 ps/litre 35.9 bhp/litre 0.59 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.73:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
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)	13.9 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	129 km/h (80 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 55.38 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 40.73 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 54.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 24.55 kg/kW 41.01 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
Rear suspension
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	17006
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	13.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1948 Alvis TB 14 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.