1963 Alvis TE 21

Alvis TE 21 is an automobile that has a 2 door coupé body style with a front positioned engine supplying power to the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 3 litre, overhead valve 6 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. This powerplant has an output of 130 bhp (132 PS/97 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 233 N·m (172 lb·ft/23.8 kgm) at 3250 rpm. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox. Its claimed kerb weight is 1473 kg. Maximum speed quoted is 180 km/h or 112 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 4/5 seats
Length
4788 mm
Weight
1473 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
132 PS / 130 bhp / 97 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
233 Nm / 172 ft.lb / 23.8 kgm @ 3250 rpm
Top speed
180 km/h / 112 mph

1963 Alvis TE 21 specifications

1963 Alvis TE 21 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2832 mm	111.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1416 mm	55.7 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1378 mm	54.3 inches
Length	4788 mm	188.5 inches
Width	1676 mm	66 inches
Height	1524 mm	60 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.69
Kerb weight	1473 kg	3247 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	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	132 PS (130 bhp) (97 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	233 Nm (172 ft·lb) (23.8 kgm) at 3250 rpm
Specific output	32.4 kW/litre 44 ps/litre 43.4 bhp/litre 0.71 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	77.85 Nm/litre 0.94 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8.5:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	978.3 kPa (141.9 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)	8.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	18.8 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 89.48 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 65.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.07 kW/kg 88.26 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 15.19 kg/kW 25.38 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	I.CS.W.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.81
Final drive ratio	3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID	31724
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	26.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Alvis TE 21 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.