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{{Infobox |
|Image = '''place image here in 300 pixels'''
|Marque = [[Alvis]]
|aka = '''Type aka here, not up there'''
|Production = 1963–1966 352 produced<ref name=AZ1930>{{cite book |last=Sedgwick |first=M. |title=A-Z of Cars of the 1930s|year=1989 |publisher=Bay View Books |location=Devon, UK |id=ISBN 1-870979-38-9}}</ref>
|Class = '''denote market class'''
|Body Style = =2 door [[FR layout]] [[sedan (car)|saloon]] 2 door [[FR layout]] [[drophead]]
|Length = 189 inches (4800 mm)<ref name=Observer>{{cite book |last=Manwaring |first=L. |title=Observer book of automobiles|year=1965 |publisher=Frederick Warne |location=London, UK |id=}}</ref>
|Width = 66 inches (1676 mm)<ref name=Observer/>
|Height = '''Height - type here'''
|Wheelbase = 111.5 inches (2832 mm)<ref name=Observer/>
|Weight = 3,250 pounds (1,470 kg) (approx)
|Transmission = '''transmission + drive'''
|Engine = Alvis 3.0 L [[Straight-6]]
|Power = N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Similar = '''similar (competition)'''
|Designer = '''Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)'''
}}
The '''Alvis TE21''', also known as the ''Series III'', is an [[automobile]] produced by English manufacturer [[Alvis Cars|Alvis]] between 1963 and 1966. It was an updated version of the 1958 TD21.

==Product description==
The body was a modified version of the [[Alvis TC 108G|TC108G]] styled by Graber of Switzerland and built by [[Park Ward]] and distinguished by having twin headlights mounted one above the other. Saloon and drophead versions were available. The design was noted for its lack of bright side trim or creases moulded into the body parts. The [[windshield]] was one-piece, curved, and not too highly sloped.

The 2993 cc engine, first used in the 1950 TA21, received a modified cylinder head and manifold which increased power to 130 bhp (97 kW) at 4000 rpm giving the car a top speed of 107 mph (172 km/h).<ref name=AZ1945_80>{{cite book |last=Robson |first=G. |title=A-Z of British Cars 1945-1980|year=2006 |publisher=Herridge |location=Devon, UK |id=ISBN 0-9541063-9-3}}</ref> A choice of automatic or five speed gearbox made by [[ZF Friedrichshafen|ZF]] was available. Suspension was independent at the front using coil springs, with leaf springs at the rear. Disc brakes were fitted to all wheels.

Recirculating-ball-type steering gear was fitted to reduce effort and power steering became optional in late 1964.<ref name=AZ1945_80/>

Although the car was replaced by the [[Alvis TF 21|TF21]] in 1966, the TE21 was still available to special order until 1967.<ref name=AZ1945_80/>

==Specifications (1966 Model 3-litre Series III Saloon)==
'''Engine'''
Engine: six-cylinder, 2993 cc, 8.5 compression ratio, rated at 130 bhp (97 kW; 132 PS). Maximum speed: over 100 mph (160 km/h)

'''Chassis/body'''
Overall length: 15.708 ft (4.788 m) 
Overall width: 5.500 ft (1.676 m) 
Height: 5.000 ft (1.524 m) 
Turning circle: 39.000 ft (11.88 m) 
Wheelbase: 9.292 ft (2.832 m) 
Front track: 4.635 ft (1.413 m) 
Rear track: 4.510 ft (1.375 m) 
Fuel tank capacity: 14.3 imp gal (17 US gal; 65 L) 
Empty weight: 2,900 pounds (1315 kg) approximately<ref>L. A. Manwaring, ''The Observer's Book of Automobiles'' (12th ed. 1966), Library of Congress catalog card 62-9807, p. 37</ref>

==See Also==
{{Alvis}}

[[Category:Alvis vehicles|TE21]]
[[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1963]]
[[Category:1960s automobiles]]

Alvis TE 21 - Revision history

Red marquis at 09:59, 25 May 2010