1958 Alvis TD 21 specifications

1958 Alvis TD 21 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerPark Ward
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2832 mm 111.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1387 mm 54.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1375 mm 54.1 inches
Length 4788 mm 188.5 inches
Width 1676 mm 66 inches
Height 1460 mm 57.5 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1511 kg 3331 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 64.8 litres 14.3 [17.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Alvis
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2993 cc
(182.644 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 90 mm
3.31 × 3.54 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.93
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
117 PS (115 bhp) (86 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
206 Nm (152 ft·lb) (21 kgm)
at 2500 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
28.7 kW/litre
39 ps/litre
38.4 bhp/litre
0.63 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
68.83 Nm/litre
0.83 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 864.9 kPa (125.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 9.3 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 13.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 19.4 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 169 km/h (105 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
56.75 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.11 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.62 kg/kW
29.43 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 3.500
Turning circle 12.00 m
Front suspension I.CS.W.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.40-15
Tyres rear 6.40-15
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter 286 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area 2006 cm2
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID52470
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Alvis TD 21 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2017-06-17.

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