Elva Courier T Type Mk. IV

Manufacturer	Elva
Production	1963 to 1969
Class	sports car
Body	convertible,coupe
Engine	1500cc,1800cc
Wheelbase	90 in 2,286 mm
Length	149.50 in, 3,797 mm
Width	61 in, 1,549 mm
Height	44.50 in, 1,130 mm
Dry weight	1,513 1b, 686 kg

The T-Type Elva Courier Mk. IV is a British open 2-Seater convertible and coupe from the 1960s.

History

The Manufacturers Trojan Limited, from Croydon, Surrey, England. Built the T-Type Elva in plastic materials of reinforced metal and one-piece glass fibre body bolted and bonded to chassis. with 2 doors. As the Elva Mk IV, or T-Type, came along when Elva was under the control of Trojan, and featured a number of revisions to previous models.with fully independent suspension all around and a switch from MGA to MGB 1800cc powerplant. Prices in UK started from £955 GBP including VAT.
At the time it was the only sub £1000 100mph open 2-seater in Europe with fully independent suspension. Featuring their own Ladder-type chassis carries 'Tru-Trak' independent rear suspension units and strengthened front suspension that was also independent with wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar and telescopic dampers. The distribution of weight was 55% to the front axle, and 45% at rear axle.

Inside was 2 bucket seats with small rear dunlopillo seats as an option with a fold away all-weather hood. Full carpets ash tray and sun visors as standard with horn button located on steering wheel. Fitted with speedometer and rev counter oil and water gauges, combined ignition and starter. Laminated wind screen and self-parking wipers with two speeds as an option.Other options Wire wheels, heater system a tonneau cover or hard top, overdrive oil cooler and twin tanks.
The T-Type Elva Courier Mk. IV came with a choice of 1500cc Ford with 9.0:1 compression ratio and 1800cc MG engines with a range of power outputs the carburation for the 1800cc was 2 SU type HS 4 semi-downdraught carburettors with power-weight ratio: 15.4 lb/hp, 7 kg/hp MG cast iron cylinder block and head, the 1800cc top speed 98 hp at 5,400 rpm. later cars had much improved fiberglass bodies before production stopped in 1969.

PERFORMANCE:1800cc

• Engine Capacity 109.71 cu in, 1,798 cu cm
• Fuel Consumption 28 m/imp gal, 23.3 m/US gal, 10.1 1 x 100 km
• Max Speed 107 mph, 172.3 km/h
• Max power (SAE): 98 hp at 5,400 rpm
• Max torque (SAE): 110 1b ft, 15.2 kg m at 3,000 rpm
• Max engine rpm: 6,200
• Specific power: 54.5 hp/l
• Acceleration: O—50 mph (0—80 km/h) 6 sec
• Speed in direct drive at 1,000 rpm: 17.9 mph, 28.8 km/h.
• Max speeds: 30 mph, 48.3 km/h in 1st gear; 49 mph, 78.9 km/h in 2nd gear; 81 mph, 130.4 km/h in 3rd gear; 107 mph, 172.3 km/h in 4th gear
  
  

Ford engine (1500cc)

• Max power (SAE) 83.5 hp at 5,200 rpm
• Max torque (SAE) 97 1b ft. 13.4 kg m at 3,600 rpm
• Specific power 55.7 hp/l 
• power-weight ratio 16.8 lb/hp, 7.6 kg/hP'
• Max speed 102 mph, 164.2 km/h