1951 Healey Alvis

The Healey Alvis is a rear wheel drive vehicle, with its engine positioned in the front, and a 2 door convertible/cabriolet body. The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 3 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It develops 106 bhp (107 PS/79 kW) of power at 4200 rpm, and maximum torque of 190 N·m (140 lb·ft/19.4 kgm) at 2000 rpm. The engine drives the wheels via a 4 speed manual gearbox. Its stated weight at the kerb is 1270 kg. Its maximum speed claimed is 161 km/h or 100 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 3 seats
Length
4420 mm
Weight
1270 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
107 PS / 106 bhp / 79 kW @ 4200 rpm
Torque
190 Nm / 140 ft.lb / 19.4 kgm @ 2000 rpm
Acceleration
0-60 mph 13.5 s
Top speed
161 km/h / 100 mph

1951 Healey Alvis specifications

1951 Healey Alvis data
bodywork
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Body type	3 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2590 mm	102 inches
Track/tread (front)	1346 mm	53 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1397 mm	55 inches
Length	4420 mm	174 inches
Width	1651 mm	65 inches
Height	1422 mm	56 inches
Ground clearance	178 mm	7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	1270 kg	2800 lb
Weight distribution	51.5% front
fuel tank capacity	72.7 litres	16 [19.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area	2.07 m²
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	107 PS (106 bhp) (79 kW) at 4200 rpm
maximum torque	190 Nm (140 ft·lb) (19.4 kgm) at 2000 rpm
Specific output	26.4 kW/litre 35.9 ps/litre 35.4 bhp/litre 0.58 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	63.48 Nm/litre 0.77 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7:1
Fuel system	2 SU carbs
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	797.7 kPa (115.7 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)	9.7 s
Acceleration 0-60mph	13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile	19.9 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	161 km/h (100 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 84.62 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 PS/kg 62.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 83.46 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.08 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 16.07 kg/kW 26.84 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	2.500
Turning circle	10.40 m
Front suspension	I.CS.TrLi.ARB.
Rear suspension	LA.CS.TrLi.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	6.40-15
Tyres rear	6.40-15
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.77
general
Carfolio.com ID	58960
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	26.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1951 Healey Alvis added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.