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Alvis Firefly

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 69.00 mm × 100.00 mm 2.72 in × 3.94 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1496 cc (91.292 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 8 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 5.80:1
Fuel system 1 SU carb
Maximum power 50.7 PS (50.0 bhp) (37.3 kW) @ 4250 rpm
0-50 mph 19.00 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 25.00 s
Standing km
Top speed 116 km/h (72 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 37.88 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 374 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 3010 mm
wheelbase 118.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4115 mm
Length (inches) 162 in
Width (milimeters) 1600 mm
Width (inches) 63 in
Height (milimeters)
Height (inches)
L:W ratio 1.37
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1320 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2910 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 65.9 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 17.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 30 x 5.0
Wheels
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

General information

RAC rating 11.8
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1932 Alvis Firefly PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1932

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