Type

4/5S SAL

Wheelbase

3124 mm 123 in

Track: Front

1422 mm 56 in

Track: Rear

1422 mm 56 in

Length

4851 mm 191 in

Width

1778 mm 70 in

Length:wheelbase ratio

1.55

Ground clearance

191 mm 7.5 in

Kerb weight

1780 kg 3924 lb

Fuel capacity

90.9 litres 20 UK Gal 24 US Gal

Bore

73.00 mm

Cylinders

S-6

Displacement

2.8 litre2762 cc(168.548 cu in)

Compression ratio

5.85:1

Fuel system

1 SU carb

Maximum power

78.1 PS (77.0 bhp) (57.4 kW)@ 4250 rpm

Specific output

27.9 bhp/litre0.46 bhp/cu in

Manufacturer

Alvis

Coolant

Water

Bore/stroke ratio

0.66

Unitary capacity

460.33 cc/cylinder

Aspiration

Normal

Compressor type

N/A

Intercooler

None

Catalytic converter

N

Power-to-weight

43.26 bhp/ton

Engine location

Front

Engine alignment

Longitudinal

Drive

RWD

Suspension

front I.TL.

Transmission

4M

Final drive ratio

5.22

RAC rating

19.8

year

1937