Full specs1953 Bristol 403 specifications
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| bodywork | |||
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| Body type | 4/5 seater fixed-head coupé | ||
| Number of doors | 2 | ||
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| dimensions & weights | |||
| Wheelbase | 2896 mm | 114 inches | |
| Track/tread (front) | 1314 mm | 51.7 inches | |
| Track/tread (rear) | 1372 mm | 54 inches | |
| Length | 4864 mm | 191.5 inches | |
| Width | 1702 mm | 67 inches | |
| Height | 1524 mm | 60 inches | |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 6.5 inches | |
| length:wheelbase ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Kerb weight | 1225 kg | 2701 lb | |
| Weight distribution | |||
| fuel tank capacity | 77.3 litres | 17 [20.4] UK [US] gal. | |
| aerodynamics | |||
| Drag coefficient | |||
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| Powertrain | |||
| engine type | naturally aspirated petrol | ||
| Engine manufacturer | Bristol | ||
| Engine code | 100A | ||
| Cylinders | Straight 6 | ||
| Capacity | 2 litre 1971 cc (120.278 cu in) |
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| Bore × Stroke | 66 × 96 mm
2.6 × 3.78 in |
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| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Valve gear | overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder 12 valves in total |
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| maximum power output | 106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW) at 5000 rpm |
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| maximum torque | 167 Nm (123 ft·lb) (17 kgm) at 3750 rpm |
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| Specific output | 39.7 kW/litre 54 ps/litre 53.3 bhp/litre 0.87 bhp/cu in |
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| Specific torque |
84.73 Nm/litre
1.02 ft·lb/cu3 |
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| Engine construction | |||
| Lubrication | |||
| compression ratio | 8.5:1 | ||
| Fuel system | 3 So BI carbs | ||
| bmep (brake mean effective pressure) | 1064.7 kPa (154.4 psi) | ||
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| 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 | 164 km/h (102 mph) | ||
| Power-to-weight ratio | Higher is better 86.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 PS/kg 63.92 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 kW/kg 85.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 bhp/kg 0.04 bhp/lb |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | Lower is better 15.65 kg/kW 26.13 lb/bhp |
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| fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above) | |||
| litres/100km | |||
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| UK MPG | |||
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| 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 | rack & pinion | ||
| turns lock-to-lock | 3.000 | ||
| Turning circle | |||
| Front suspension | I.TL. | ||
| Rear suspension | TB. | ||
| Wheel size front | |||
| Wheel size rear | |||
| Tyres front | 5.75 x 16 | ||
| Tyres rear | 5.75 x 16 | ||
| Brakes F/R | 2LS/LT-LH | ||
| 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 ID | 53262 | ||
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| Model code | |||
| RAC rating | 16.2 | ||
| Insurance classification | No information available | ||
| Tax band | No information available | ||
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1953 Bristol 403 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28. |
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