Alvis TA 14

Alvis Fourteen
TA 14

Fourteen sports saloon 1949
Overview
Manufacturer Alvis Cars
Production 1946–1950
3311 produced[1]
Body and chassis
Body style 4-door 4-light sports saloon
2-door drophead
Layout FR layout
Powertrain
Engine Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4
Transmission 4-speed manual
synchromesh on top 3 ratios[2]

clutch Borg & beck type 9 A6-G single plate
Dimensions
Wheelbase 108 in (2,743 mm)[3]
Length 174.5 in (4,432 mm)[3]
Width 66 in (1,676 mm)[3]
Chronology
Predecessor Alvis Twelve or 12/70
Successor Alvis Three Litre or TA21

The Alvis Fourteen also known as TA 14 was the first car to be produced by Alvis cars after World War II. Announced in November 1946 it was made until 1950 when it was replaced by the 26.25 HP (tax rating) Alvis Three Litre or TA 21.

The Fourteen was available as a four-door sports saloon built for Alvis 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).[3] It is fitted with a single SU type H4 1 1⁄2-inch side-draught carburettor.[2]

The top speed is around 74 mph (119 km/h) and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 22.2 seconds.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Robson, Graham (2006). A-Z British Cars 1945–1980. Devon, UK: Herridge & Sons. ISBN 0-9541063-9-3.
  2. 1 2 "Overhauling the Alvis T.A.14 (brakes adjustment & suspension)". Practical Motorist and Motor Cyclist. 5 (nbr 58): 908. April 1959.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Culshaw; Horrobin (1974). Complete Catalogue of British Cars. London: Macmillan. ISBN 0-333-16689-2.

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