Alvis TA14
Alvis TA14 — 4-door 4-light sports saloon by mulliners; drophead coupé by tickford or carbodies, Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4. Explore engine specifications, fuel economy, dimensions, tire sizes, seating, maintenance and tire-pressure guidance.
About the Alvis TA14
Alvis TA14 is a 4-door 4-light sports saloon by Mulliners; drophead coupé by Tickford or Carbodies in the sedan class. The available vehicle data lists Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4 as an engine configuration, paired with gearbox 4-speed manual with synchromesh; dry single plate clutch ''Borg & Beck'' type 9 A6-G; open ''Hardy Spicer'' propeller shaft to hypoid bevel final drive unit and a FR layout layout. Public source material describes the model in the context of its design, market positioning and vehicle history.
This Alvis TA14 guide focuses on the details drivers commonly want to know, including engine information for Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4 and gearbox 4-speed manual with synchromesh; dry single plate clutch ''Borg & Beck'' type 9 A6-G; open ''Hardy Spicer'' propeller shaft to hypoid bevel final drive unit transmission information. Exact specifications should be matched to the relevant model year and market.
Alvis TA14 specifications at a glance
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| Make | Alvis |
|---|---|
| Model | TA14 |
| Model years | Not specified |
| Body style | 4-door 4-light sports saloon by Mulliners; drophead coupé by Tickford or Carbodies |
| Vehicle class | sedan |
| Manufacturer | Alvis Cars |
| Production | 1946–19503,311 produced |
| Market / country | NL, NZ |
Engine, transmission and performance
Engine information for the Alvis TA14 includes Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4.. Published power figures include 65 bhp @4,000 rpm; Tax horsepower 13.58.. Transmission information includes gearbox 4-speed manual with synchromesh; dry single plate clutch ''Borg & Beck'' type 9 A6-G; open ''Hardy Spicer'' propeller shaft to hypoid bevel final drive unit.. The listed drivetrain/layout is FR layout.
| Engine | Alvis 1892 cc Straight-4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | low octane Pool petrol |
| Transmission | gearbox 4-speed manual with synchromesh; dry single plate clutch ''Borg & Beck'' type 9 A6-G; open ''Hardy Spicer'' propeller shaft to hypoid bevel final drive unit |
| Drivetrain / layout | FR layout |
| Power | 65 bhp @4,000 rpm; Tax horsepower 13.58 |
Dimensions, weight and practicality
Dimensions and capacity figures are presented as published source data when available.
| Wheelbase | 108 in (2,743 mm); '''Track''' 54 in (1,372 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 174.5 in (4,432 mm) |
| Width | 66 in (1,676 mm) |
| Height | 61 in (1,549 mm) saloon |
| Kerb / curb weight | Saloon 28 cwt, 3136 lb (1,422 kg) |
Alvis TA14 performance and economy
| Power | 65 bhp @4,000 rpm; Tax horsepower 13.58 |
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Alvis TA14 other specifications
| Name | Alvis Fourteen /TA 14 |
|---|---|
| Image | 1949 Alvis TA 14 9679739833.jpg |
| Caption | Fourteen sports saloon 1949 |
| Sp | uk |
| Configuration | Straight 4-cylinders |
| Displacement | 1892 cc |
| Bore | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Stroke | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Block | cast iron monobloc with cast aluminium crankcase. the 3-bearing crankshaft is both statically and dynamically balanced |
| Valvetrain | overhead, tappets pushrods and rockers, single camshaft driven by triplex chain. inlet 35 mm slightly larger than exhaust valves 32 mm. |
| Compression | 6.9:1 |
| Fuelsystem | siamesed inlet ports, cast aluminium manifold, single horizontal 38 mm S.U. Electric pump by S.U. from petrol tank |
| Management | Lucas 12-volt |
| Fueltype | low octane Pool petrol |
| Coolingsystem | water, pump and fan |
Recommended tire pressure for Alvis TA14
Check the vehicle placard or owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s cold inflation pressure. CarCareTool estimates are clearly labelled when an exact verified value is unavailable.
| Load condition | Front | Rear | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 32 PSI | 30 PSI | Estimate |
| Fully loaded | 34 PSI | 33 PSI | Estimate |
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