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Bristol 403

Bodywork

type 4/5S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 66.00 mm x 96.00 mm 2.6 in x 3.78 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2 litre 1971 cc (120.278 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 3 So BI carbs
Maximum power 106.5 PS (105.0 bhp) (78.3 kW) @ 5000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 164 km/h (102 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 85.71 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 167.0 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm) @ 3750 rpm
bmep 1064.7 kPa (154.4 psi)
Specific torque 84.73 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 100A
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 328.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2896 mm
wheelbase 114 in
Length (milimeters) 4864 mm
Length (inches) 191.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1702 mm
Width (inches) 67 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) 1225 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2701 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 77.3 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 17 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20.4 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle
Tyres 5.75 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R 2LS/LT-LH
Brake ∅ 279 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.90

General information

RAC rating 16.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1953 Bristol 403 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1953

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