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Bristol Britannia

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm x 90.93 mm 4 in x 3.58 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.9 litre 5898 cc (359.918 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 7.20 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.12
Unitary capacity 737.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2900 mm
wheelbase 114.2 in
Length (milimeters) 5004 mm
Length (inches) 197 in
Width (milimeters) 1770 mm
Width (inches) 69.7 in
Height (milimeters) 1440 mm
Height (inches) 56.7 in
L:W ratio 1.73
Ground clearance (milimeters) 130 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.1 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1746 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3849 lb
Weight distribuiton 53.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 82 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.7 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering ZF recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle 12.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 2.88

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1980 Bristol Britannia PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1980

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