The six-cylinder engine is both designed and manufactured by the Alvis Car Company. It has an overhead valve mono-bloc construction with a 92mm bore x 110mm stroke giving it a capacity of 4387cc. It produces an exceptionally long and sustained torque curve giving smooth and powerful acceleration.
BHP: 170 at 4,400rpm Average speed: 110mph Fastest Lap: 115mph (average) Maximum speed: 119mph
Performance Figures Recorded at Brooklands in 1938
The seven-bearing crankshaft, forged connecting rods and special alloy pistons are all precision engineered to the highest standards and each engine is individually hand-built by one of our master engine technicians.