Alvis 12/40 1922-1925
In 1922 the 11/40 was replaced by the 12/40 with the same engine but improved gearbox and rear axle. Late versions had four wheel brakes.
In 1923 the chassis cost £470 reducing to £375 in 1925.
It continued in production until 1925 by which time 1887 had been made.
The Alvis 10/30 is a car introduced by British car maker Alvis Car and Engineering Company Ltd in 1920. It was the company's first production vehicle and was made until 1923. A range of body styles was available.
| Manufacturer | Alvis |
|---|---|
| Production | 1920-1922 770 made |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1460 cc Straight-4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 110 in (2,794 mm) (SA) or 112 in (2,845 mm) |
| Length | 153 in (3,886 mm) to 158 in (4,013 mm) |
The car is powered by a water cooled, four cylinder 1460 cc four cylinder engine usually of the side valve type but some had overhead valves. The engine had a bore of 68mm and a stroke of 100mm. A Solex carburettor was used. This drove the rear wheels via a cone clutch and four speed gearbox. The chassis had rigid axles and half elliptic springs.
On the home market the car cost £450 in chassis form up to £470 with factory body.
A top speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) was claimed with the overhead valve Super Sports derivative said to be able to lap the Brooklands race track at 80 mph (130 km/h).