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Allard L

From 1946 to 1950

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The L is a 4-seater sports which was produced from 1946 to 1950. It was on a 112 inch wheelbase and available with a choice of 3,622cc Ford V8 or 4,375cc Mercury engines.

Effectively the Lis just a K1 with a six-inch wheelbase stretch (to 112in) and a pair of occasional seats in the rear, the additional model in the Allard line-up proved surprisingly popular. The M added some civilities such as coil-sprung suspension (from 1949) and a column gearchange. 

Allard L car

The top speed is estimated to be 85 mph.0-60mph in 15.2secs

191 examples were produced.

Engine

  • Configuration:
    V8
  • Aspiration:
    Normal
  • Fuel:
    Petrol
  • Fuel delivery:
    carburettor

Chassis

  • Suspension Front:
    Transverse leaf spring, beam axle
  • Suspension Rear:
    Beam axle, leaf springs
  • Steering:
    N/A
  • Bodyframe:
    chassis and seperate body
  • Transmission:
    Three-speed manual

Dimensions

  • Length:
    4267mm
  • Wheelbase:
    2692mm
  • Width:
    1803mm
  • Height:
    1511mm
  • Weight:
    1396kgs
 
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