1961 Bristol 407

This automobile has a 2 door coupé body style with a front positioned engine powering the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 5.1 litre capacity. This powerplant features overhead valve valve gear, a 90 degree V 8 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 250 bhp (253 PS/186 kW) of power at 4400 rpm, and maximum torque of 461 N·m (340 lb·ft/47 kgm) at 2800 rpm. Power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a 3 speed automatic gearbox. It weighs a claimed 1651 kg at the kerb. Maximum quoted speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 4/5 seats
Length
4877 mm
Weight
1651 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.1 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
253 PS / 250 bhp / 186 kW @ 4400 rpm
Torque
461 Nm / 340 ft.lb / 47 kgm @ 2800 rpm
Top speed
201 km/h / 125 mph

1961 Bristol 407 specifications

1961 Bristol 407 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2896 mm	114 inches
Track/tread (front)	1346 mm	53 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1384 mm	54.5 inches
Length	4877 mm	192 inches
Width	1727 mm	68 inches
Height	1524 mm	60 inches
Ground clearance	165 mm	6.5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1651 kg	3640 lb
Weight distribution	53% 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	Chrysler
Engine code
Cylinders	V 8 in 90° vee
Capacity	5.1 litre 5130 cc (313.052 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	98.55 × 84.07 mm 3.88 × 3.31 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.17
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output (Gross)	253 PS (250 bhp) (186 kW) at 4400 rpm
maximum torque (Gross)	461 Nm (340 ft·lb) (47 kgm) at 2800 rpm
Specific output (Gross)	36.3 kW/litre 49.4 ps/litre 48.7 bhp/litre 0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Gross)	89.86 Nm/litre 1.09 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	1 Carter AFB 3131S carburettor
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1129.3 kPa (163.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	641.25 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)	26.3 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	201 km/h (125 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 153.53 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 PS/kg 112.92 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.11 kW/kg 151.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 bhp/kg 0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 8.86 kg/kW 14.79 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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	3.750
Turning circle	12.10 m
Front suspension	I.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.TB.
Wheel size front	5K x 16
Wheel size rear	5K x 16
Tyres front	6.00-16
Tyres rear	6.00-16
Brakes F/R	Di/Di-S
Front brake diameter	286 mm
Rear brake diameter	286 mm
Braked area	3355 cm²
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.31
general
Carfolio.com ID	92521
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	48.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1961 Bristol 407 added 2002-01-29. Last modified 2013-02-28.