1929 - Alvis - FWD 8/15

Technical Specs of This Model
1. FWD 8/15 1929
General Information
Make Alvis
Model FWD 8/15
Production Year 1929
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S RDSR
Number of Doors
Wheelbase 3048 mm     (120 in)
Front Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Rear Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Length
Width
Height
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio
Weight 1170 kg     (2577,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Alvis
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1491 cc     (90,99 cu in)
Bore 55 mm     (2,17 in)
Stroke 78,5 mm     (3,09 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,7
Unitary Capacity 186,38 cc/cylinder    (11,37 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type 1 SU carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 125 HP     (93,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm
Power / Weight Ratio 106,8 HP/ton    (79,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 83,8 HP/litre    (62,5 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 169 km/h   (105 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels FWD (Front Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.TQE.
Suspension (rear) I.TL.
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)