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Alvis TA 14

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Alvis TA 14
Alvis
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Production 1946–1950
3311 produced
Class denote market class
Body Style 4 door FR layout saloon
2 door FR layout drophead
Length 174.5 in (4432 mm)
Width 66 in (1676 mm)
Height Height - type here
Wheelbase 108 in (2743 mm)
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission 4-speed manual
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Engine Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4
Power N/A hp @ N/A rpm
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Similar similar (competition)
Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Alvis TA 14 was the first car to be produced by Alvis cars after World War II. It was made from 1946 until 1950 when it was replaced by the Alvis TA 21.

The car was available as a four door Saloon by Mulliners of Birmingham but there were also Tickford and Carbodies drophead versions. The bodies were mounted on an updated pre war Alvis 12/70 chassis that was widened and lengthened but retained the non-independent leaf spring suspension and mechanically operated brakes. Disc wheels replaced the 12/70s wires.

The 1892 cc engine is a slightly larger bore version of the one used in the 12/70 and produced 65 bhp (48 kW) <ref name=BritishCars/>. It is fitted with a single SU type H4 1½ in. horizontal carburettor.<ref name=PracticalMotorist1959/>

The top speed is around 74 mph (119 km/h) and acceleration from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 22.2 seconds.<ref name=A-Z45to80/>

See Wikicars' comprehensive Alvis TA 14 Review.

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