1958 Bristol 406 specifications

1958 Bristol 406 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
DesignerBeutler
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 inches
Track/tread (front) 1422 mm 56 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1422 mm 56 inches
Length 4978 mm 196 inches
Width 1727 mm 68 inches
Height 1524 mm 60 inches
Ground clearance 165 mm 6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1365 kg 3009 lb
Weight distribution 50.6% front
fuel tank capacity 81.8 litres 18 [21.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Bristol
Engine code Type 110
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.2 litre
2216 cc
(135.229 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 68.7 × 99.64 mm
2.7 × 3.92 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(Net)
106 PS (105 bhp) (78 kW)
at 4700 rpm
maximum torque
(Net)
175 Nm (129 ft·lb) (17.8 kgm)
at 3000 rpm
Specific output
(Net)
35.3 kW/litre
48 ps/litre
47.4 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(Net)
78.97 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system 3 Solex B 32 PBI/7 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 992.4 kPa (143.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 369.33 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 172 km/h (107 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.36 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.92 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.43 kg/kW
29.12 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 rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 3.000
Turning circle 11.40 m
Front suspension I.TL.W.
Rear suspension LA.TB.RA.WL.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 6.00-16
Tyres rear 6.00-16
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.77
Final drive ratio 4.27
general
Carfolio.com ID27753
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 17.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1958 Bristol 406 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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