Type
4/5S DHC
Wheelbase
3048 mm 120 in
Track: Front
1422 mm 56 in
Track: Rear
1422 mm 56 in
Length
4699 mm 185 in
Width
1778 mm 70 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.54
Ground clearance
178 mm 7 in
Kerb weight
1524 kg 3360 lb
Fuel capacity
72.7 litres 16 UK Gal 19.2 US Gal
Bore
73.00 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2.8 litre2762 cc(168.548 cu in)
Compression ratio
6.48:1
Fuel system
3 SU carbs
Maximum power
92.3 PS (91.0 bhp) (67.9 kW)@ 4250 rpm
Specific output
32.9 bhp/litre0.54 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
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
13.20 s
Standing
21.70 s
Top speed
133 km/h (83 mph)
Power-to-weight
59.71 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Suspension
front I.TL.
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
4.55
RAC rating
19.8
year
1937