Alvis TA 21

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Alvis TA 21
Alvis
aka	Type aka here, not up there
Production	1950–1953 1316 produced<ref name=A-Z45to80/>
Class	denote market class
Body Style	4 door FR layout saloon 2 door FR layout drophead
Length	182 in (4623 mm)
Width	66 in (1676 mm)
Height	62.5 in (1588 mm)
Wheelbase	111.5 in (2832 mm)
Weight	Weight - you get the point
Transmission	transmission + drive
Engine	Alvis 3.0 L Straight-6 ohv
Power	N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm
Similar	similar (competition)
Designer	Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Alvis TA 21, sometimes called the 3-Litre, was a sporting car produced by Alvis cars between 1950 and 1953. It was the first all new Alvis to be produced after World War II.

The car was available in four door Saloon and Tickford drophead versions. 302 dropheads were made.<ref name=AZ1945/> The centre section of the body was carried over from the earlier TA 14<ref name=AZ1945/> with minor changes but the engine and luggage compartments were new and accounted for the extra length. The front doors remained rear hinged. Separate seats were fitted at the front and in the rear was a bench seat with fold down centre armrest. Leather trim was used. The saloon bodies were made for Alvis by Mulliners in Birmingham.<ref name=A-Z45to80>Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref>

The 2993 cc engine was new and produced 83 bhp (62 kW) fitted with a single Solex carburettor and applying a compression ratio of 7.0:1. Unusually, the engine incorporated timing gears at the rear of the cylinder block and a 7-bearing crank to increase smoothness.<ref name=PracticalMotorist196004>{{#if:

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Suspension was independent at the front using coil springs with leaf springs at the rear. 11 in (279 mm) drum brakes using a Lockheed system were used, the first use of hydraulic operation by Alvis.<ref name=AZ1945>Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref>

A saloon version tested by The Motor magazine in 1952 had a top speed of 88.7 mph (142.7 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 15.5 seconds. A fuel consumption of 19.5 miles per imperial gallon (14.5 L/100 km; 16.2 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1945 including taxes. <ref name=Motor1952>{{#if:

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See Wikicars' comprehensive Alvis TA 21 Review.

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