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The car was available in four door Saloon and drophead versions. The bodies style was essentially the same as the TA 21, one of the differences was the fitting of chrome plated window surround on the doors. The saloon bodies were made for Alvis by [[Mulliners (Birmingham)|Mulliners]] in Birmingham and the dropheads by [[Tickford]]. | The car was available in four door Saloon and drophead versions. The bodies style was essentially the same as the TA 21, one of the differences was the fitting of chrome plated window surround on the doors. The saloon bodies were made for Alvis by [[Mulliners (Birmingham)|Mulliners]] in Birmingham and the dropheads by [[Tickford]]. | ||
The 2993 cc engine was upgraded to produce | The 2993 cc engine was upgraded to produce 100 bhp (75 kW) by modifying the cylinder head and fitting twin [[SU carburetor|SU carburettors]]. Suspension was the same as the TA 21, independent at the front using coil springs with leaf springs at the rear. The 11 in (279 mm) drum brakes using a Lockheed system were also retained. | ||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[{{PAGENAME}} Review]]'''. | ||
===Recent Changes=== | ===Recent Changes=== | ||
=====TC 21/100 "Grey Lady"===== | |||
The TC21/100 or Grey Lady was a further upgrade with wire wheels and engine compression ratio raised from 7:1 to 8:1. The final drive ratio was also raised from 4.09:1 to 3.77:1<ref name=Motor1954/>. Front fog lamps were also a standard fitting and the bonnet gained air scoops. A heater was fitted as standard but the radio was an option. | |||
A saloon version tested by [[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]] magazine in 1954 had a top speed of 100.1 mph (161.1 km/h) and could accelerate from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 15.4 seconds. A fuel consumption of 20.6 miles per imperial gallon (13.7 L/100 km; 17.2 mpg-US) was recorded. The test car cost £1,821 including taxes. <ref name=Motor1954>{{cite journal| authorlink = Unsigned |title = The Alvis TC 21/100 Saloon| journal =[[The Motor (magazine)|The Motor]]| volume = | pages = | date = February 17 1954}}</ref> | |||
===Styles and Major Options=== | ===Styles and Major Options=== |
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Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady | |
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Alvis | |
aka | Type aka here, not up there |
Production | 1953–1955 7576 produced<ref>Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref> |
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 | 4 speed manual |
Engine | Alvis 3.0 L Straight-6 |
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 TC 21 was a British sporting car made by Alvis cars between 1953 and 1955. It was an updated version of the TA 21.
The car was available in four door Saloon and drophead versions. The bodies style was essentially the same as the TA 21, one of the differences was the fitting of chrome plated window surround on the doors. The saloon bodies were made for Alvis by Mulliners in Birmingham and the dropheads by Tickford.
The 2993 cc engine was upgraded to produce 100 bhp (75 kW) by modifying the cylinder head and fitting twin SU carburettors. Suspension was the same as the TA 21, independent at the front using coil springs with leaf springs at the rear. The 11 in (279 mm) drum brakes using a Lockheed system were also retained.
See Wikicars' comprehensive Alvis TC 21/100 Grey Lady Review.
Recent Changes
TC 21/100 "Grey Lady"
The TC21/100 or Grey Lady was a further upgrade with wire wheels and engine compression ratio raised from 7:1 to 8:1. The final drive ratio was also raised from 4.09:1 to 3.77:1<ref name=Motor1954/>. Front fog lamps were also a standard fitting and the bonnet gained air scoops. A heater was fitted as standard but the radio was an option.
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