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Alvis TD 21

(1958 model)

Brief specs of 1958 Alvis TD 21

2-door 5-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 2993 cm3 / 182.6 cu in / 182.6 cu in, 85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 206.0 N·m / 151.9 lb·ft / 151.9 lb·ft @ 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 169 km/h / 105 mph / 105 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)AlvisIssued from1958
ModelTD 21Issued until
SerieTDNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerAlvisCountryUK

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4690 l / 165.63 cu ft / 165.63 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4788 mm / 188.5 in / 188.5 inTotal (curb) weight1511 kg / 3331 lb / 3331 lb
Width1676 mm / 66.0 in / 66.0 inDry weight
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2832 mm / 111.5 in / 111.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1387 mm / 54.6 in / 54.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1375 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 inFuel capacity65 l / 14.3 UK gal / 17.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.69  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.08 m2 / 22.4 sq ft / 22.4 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerAlvisValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Fuel supply2 SU carbsEngine displacement2993 cm3 / 182.6 cu in / 182.6 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity498.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.440 cu in/cylinder / 30.440 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power85.8 kW / 115.1 hp / 115.1 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque206.0 N·m / 151.9 lb·ft / 151.9 lb·ft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)36.8 kW / 49.4 hp / 49.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output28.7 kW/l / 0.630 bhp/cu in / 0.630 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque68.8 N·m/l / 0.60 lb·ft/cu in / 0.60 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.77

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)9.30 s / 9.30 s / 9.30 sTop (maximal) speed169 km/h / 105 mph / 105 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)13.90 s / 13.90 s / 13.90 sPower-to-weight ratio76.1 kW/ton / 57.7 bhp/ton / 57.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ballSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.5Turning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm)Suspension rearLive axle, Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front6.40-15Tyres rear6.40-15
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum
Brake diameter front286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 inBrake diameter rear279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Alvis TD 21

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