1946 Bristol 400 specifications

1946 Bristol 400 data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1321 mm 52 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 4648 mm 183 inches
Width 1626 mm 64 inches
Height 1499 mm 59 inches
Ground clearance 178 mm 7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.6
Kerb weight 1170 kg 2579 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Bristol
Engine code 85
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2 litre
1971 cc
(120.278 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 66 × 96 mm
2.6 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 71 PS (70 bhp) (52 kW)
at 4200 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output 26.5 kW/litre
36 ps/litre
35.5 bhp/litre
0.58 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 7.5:1
Fuel system 1 SU carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 328.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
60.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
44.61 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.04 kW/kg
59.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
22.41 kg/kW
37.44 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.TL.
Rear suspension LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 5.50 x 16
Tyres rear 5.50 x 16
Brakes F/R Dr/Dr
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 279 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID251691
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1946 Bristol 400 added 2011-08-12.
Last modified 2020-02-02.

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