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Bristol 407

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 98.55 mm x 84.07 mm 3.88 in x 3.31 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.1 litre 5130 cc (313.052 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 151.42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1129.3 kPa (163.8 psi)
Specific torque 89.86 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.17
Unitary capacity 641.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2896 mm
wheelbase 114 in
Length (milimeters) 4877 mm
Length (inches) 192 in
Width (milimeters) 1727 mm
Width (inches) 68 in
Height (milimeters) 1524 mm
Height (inches) 60 in
L:W ratio 1.68
Ground clearance (milimeters) 165 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1651 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3640 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 81.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 21.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 12.10 m
Tyres 6.00-16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 286 mm
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.31

General information

RAC rating 48.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1961 Bristol 407 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1961

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