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Bristol 401

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 7.50:1
Fuel system 3 So 32 BI carbs
Maximum power 86.2 PS (85.0 bhp) (63.4 kW) @ 4500 rpm
0-50 mph 10.20 s
0-60 mph 15.10 s
0-100 mph -1.00 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 19.90 s
Standing km
Top speed 161 km/h (100 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 69.39 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 145.0 Nm (107 ft·lb) (14.8 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 924.5 kPa (134.1 psi)
Specific torque 73.57 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code 85C
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 50.00 %
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
Turning circle 11.40 m
Tyres 5.75 x 16
Wheels
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
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 1948 Bristol 401 PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1948

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