Only 151 of these K1 tourers were ever built, each riding on a chassis stamped up specially for Allard by Thomsons of Wolverton.
Lead trim: K1 tuned Ford V8, 3,622 cc (95 hp)
Allard K1K1 · 1946–1949
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FactOnly 151 of these K1 tourers were ever built, each riding on a chassis stamped up specially for Allard by Thomsons of Wolverton.
The Allard K1 was a road-going two-seat tourer, introduced with the J1 and the four-seat L. The page's infobox gives production 1946-1949 while its text says it was built from 1946 to 1948; 151 were produced. It used a 106 in (2,690 mm) wheelbase and a tuned version of the 221 cu in (3,622 cc) V8 with 7:1 compression producing 95 hp (Ford Britain or Canadian Mercury L-head V8 per the infobox), on a frame of stamped steel channel sections by Thomsons of Wolverton designed to take Allard's trailing-link, transverse-leaf independent front suspension and a live rear axle. With the same engine options as the J1 it could reach 86-90 mph (a range, so no top speed is entered). Curb weight 1,120 kg (2,460 lb).
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K1 tuned Ford V8, 3,622 cc (95 hp) | 1946–1949 | 3.6 L V8 | 95 hp | — | — | — | — | — |
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