Alva (automobile)
Motor vehicle
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Alva was a French range of cars made by Automobiles Alva, in Courbevoie, Seine, from 1913 to 1923.
| Alva | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alva |
| Production | 1913–1923 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light car |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4-cylinder engines, 1200–2000 cc |
| Transmission | 3-speed manual |
Some of the line-up of cars had 4-cylinder engines made by SCAP, while others had engines ranging from 1.5 to 2.2-litre capacity. They were conventional in design, aside from the Perrot 4-wheel brakes introduced in 1921, and some models that had an overhead camshaft engine.
References
- Georgano, G.N., "Alva", in G.N. Georgano, ed., The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars 1885-1968 (New York: E.P. Dutton and Co., 1974), pp.38.
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