| Alvis 12/70 Mulliner Saloon | |
| Manufacturer | Alvis |
|---|---|
| Production | 1938-1940 741 made |
| Predecessor | Alvis Firebird |
| Successor | Alvis TA 14 |
| Engine | 1842cc Straight-4 overhead valve |
| Wheelbase | 106 in (2,692 mm)[1] |
| Length | 170 in (4,318 mm)[1] |
| Width | 62 in (1,575 mm)[1] |
The Alvis 12/70 was introduced by Alvis cars in 1937. It was a 4 cylinder car related to the 6 cylinder Alvis Silver Crest.
Alvis designed and manufactured the 4 cylinder 1842 cc pushrod overhead valve engine [2] which was similar to the engine of the Alvis Firebird but was, in fact, a new design. Alvis also designed and made the 4 speed gearbox which had synchromesh on the top 3 speeds.
Many of the other components were outsourced to other suppliers in a bid to cut costs.
A total of 741 cars was manufactured [3], and in 1945 the 12/70 was replaced by the Alvis TA 14 but much of the 12/70 lived on in this post war model.