1923 Alvis 12/50 SB specifications

1923 Alvis 12/50 SB data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater roadster
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2858 mm 112.5 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length 3886 mm 153 inches
Width 1511 mm 59.5 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.36
Kerb weight
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 1.5 litre
1496 cc
(91.292 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68 × 103 mm
2.68 × 4.06 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.66
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW)
at 4000 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 24.9 kW/litre
33.9 ps/litre
33.4 bhp/litre
0.55 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 5.35:1
Fuel system 1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 374 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
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 1
Final drive ratio 4.30
general
Carfolio.com ID52349
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 11.5
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1923 Alvis 12/50 SB added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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