Alvis TA 21
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| Manufacturer | Alvis Cars |
| Production | 1950–1953 1316 produced[1] |
| Predecessor | Alvis TA 14 |
| Successor | Alvis TC 21 |
| Body style(s) | 4 door saloon 2 door drophead |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | Alvis 3.0 L I6 |
| Wheelbase | 111.5 in (2832 mm)[2] |
| Length | 182 in (4623 mm)[2] |
| Width | 66 in (1676 mm)[2] |
| Height | 62.5 in (1588 mm)[2] |
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.[3] The centre section of the body was carried over from the earlier TA 14[3] 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.[1]
The 2993 cc engine was new and produced 83 bhp (62 kW) fitted with a single Solex carburettor. 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.[3]
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. [2]
