The Alvis Firefly is a car manufactured by Alvis from 1932 until 1934. It followed on from the 12/50 TJ.
Alvis Firefly at a glance
| Production | 1932–1934 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1,496 cc overhead-valve four-cylinder, single SU carburettor, 50 bhp at 4,500 rpm |
| Suspension | rigid axles front and rear on semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Top speed | about 71 mph (114 km/h), depending on body |
| Built | 904 roadsters and 871 Firefly 12 |
| Replaced by | Alvis Firebird in 1934 |
This page is based on English Wikipedia only, so the figures could not be cross-checked against a second source.
History of the Alvis Firefly
The engine was essentially that of the 12/50 TH of 1927 and the 12/50 SD of 1927–1929, which made it economical to build and put the car in the popular 1.5-litre class. A roadster was introduced in 1932; in 1933 a four-door tourer, a saloon and a two-door convertible followed under the name Firefly 12.
The wheelbase, suspension type and in some cases the bodies matched those of the earlier six-cylinder Silver Eagle SE and TB. In 1934 the Firebird replaced all the Firefly models.
Design and features
- Engine: long-lived overhead-valve four.
- Chassis: shared dimensions with the six-cylinder Silver Eagle.
Alvis Firefly versions
- Firefly Roadster (1932).
- Firefly 12 tourer, saloon and convertible (1933).
More Alvis cars are in our Alvis collection, for example the Firebird that replaced it and the Silver Eagle.
Alvis Firefly questions and answers
What engine did the Firefly have?
A 1,496 cc overhead-valve four with 50 bhp.
How many were built?
904 roadsters and 871 Firefly 12.
What replaced it?
The Firebird in 1934.
Sources
- Alvis Firefly, English Wikipedia: history and specifications
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