Alvis 12/70
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Detailed specifications and information
| Name | Alvis 12/70 |
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| Source | Wikidata |
| Manufacturer | Alvis Source |
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| Retrieved At | 2026-11-03 |
| Powertrain | 1,842 cc OHV I4 [ 1 ] Source |
| Transmission | Single plate clutch, 4-speed centrally changed by a short lever gearbox, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and top, half-floating spiral bevel driven axle Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase: 106 in (2,692 mm) [ 1 ] track 50 in (1,270 mm) [ 1 ]; Length: 170 in (4,318 mm) [ 2 ]; Width: 62 in (1,575 mm) [ 2 ] Source |
| Displacement | 1.842 L (112.4 cu in) [ 1 ] Source |
Detailed source specifications
| Section | Label | Value | Source Url |
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| Powertrain | Engine | 1,842 cc OHV I4 [ 1 ] | Source |
| Powertrain | Transmission | Single plate clutch, 4-speed centrally changed by a short lever gearbox, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and top, half-floating spiral bevel driven axle | Source |
| Dimensions | Wheelbase | 106 in (2,692 mm) [ 1 ] track 50 in (1,270 mm) [ 1 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Length | 170 in (4,318 mm) [ 2 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Width | 62 in (1,575 mm) [ 2 ] | Source |
| Dimensions | Kerb weight | Saloon 25cwt [ 3 ] | Source |
| Layout | Displacement | 1.842 L (112.4 cu in) [ 1 ] | Source |
| Combustion | Fuel system | single downdraught carburettor with an air silencer [ 1 ] electrical petrol pump [ 3 ] | Source |
| Combustion | Fuel type | petrol | Source |
| Output | Power output | 63.5 bhp @ 4,250 rpm [ 3 ] Tax rating 13.22hp [ 1 ] | Source |
Contents
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Alvis 12/70 | — |
| Type II 12/70 sports saloon | — |
| Overview | — |
| Manufacturer | Alvis |
| Production | 1937–1940 [ 1 ] 741 made |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Coventry , England |
| Body and chassis | — |
| Body style | Sports saloon with luggage boot or 4-seater drophead coupé [ 1 ] |
| Powertrain | — |
| Engine | 1,842 cc OHV I4 [ 1 ] |
| Transmission | Single plate clutch, 4-speed centrally changed by a short lever gearbox, synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and top, half-floating spiral bevel driven axle |
| Dimensions | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 in (2,692 mm) [ 1 ] track 50 in (1,270 mm) [ 1 ] |
| Length | 170 in (4,318 mm) [ 2 ] |
| Width | 62 in (1,575 mm) [ 2 ] |
| Kerb weight | Saloon 25cwt [ 3 ] |
| Chronology | — |
| Predecessor | Alvis Firebird |
| Successor | Alvis TA 14 |
Contents
| Field | Value 1 |
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| Alvis 12/70 Engine | — |
| Overview | — |
| Manufacturer | Alvis |
| Production | 1937 to 1940 |
| Layout | — |
| Configuration | straight four |
| Displacement | 1.842 L (112.4 cu in) [ 1 ] |
| Cylinder bore | 73 mm (2.9 in) [ 1 ] |
| Piston stroke | 110 mm (4.3 in) [ 1 ] |
| Cylinder block material | three bearing crankshaft [ 3 ] pistons aluminium alloy [ 4 ] |
| Valvetrain | push-rod operated overhead valves [ 1 ] with double springs [ 3 ] camshaft driven by a triplex roller chain [ 4 ] |
| Combustion | — |
| Fuel system | single downdraught carburettor with an air silencer [ 1 ] electrical petrol pump [ 3 ] |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Cooling system | forced water circulation [ 1 ] thermostatically controlled [ 3 ] |
| Output | — |
| Power output | 63.5 bhp @ 4,250 rpm [ 3 ] Tax rating 13.22hp [ 1 ] |
Available sourced specifications
| Manufacturer | Alvis Car and Engineering Company Ltd |
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| Last sourced | 2026-11-03 |