1977 Bristol 412 S2

The Bristol 412 S2 is a 2 door convertible/cabriolet style road car styled by Zagato with a front positioned engine driving through the rear wheels. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 5.9 litre, overhead valve 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. The power is transferred to the wheels via a 3 speed automatic gearbox. It weighs a claimed 1751 kg at the kerb. The Bristol 412 S2 is said to be able to manage a top speed of 225 km/h, or 140 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door convertible/cabriolet with 2+2 seats
Length
4940 mm
Weight
1751 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
5.9 litre
Cylinders
8, V
Power
Unknown
Torque
Unknown
Acceleration
0-60 mph 7.4 s
Top speed
225 km/h / 140 mph

1977 Bristol 412 S2 specifications

1977 Bristol 412 S2 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors	2
Designer	Zagato
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2896 mm	114 inches
Track/tread (front)	1384 mm	54.5 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1397 mm	55 inches
Length	4940 mm	194.5 inches
Width	1765 mm	69.5 inches
Height	1443 mm	56.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.71
Kerb weight	1751 kg	3860 lb
Weight distribution
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
Capacity	5.9 litre 5898 cc (359.918 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	101.6 × 90.93 mm 4 × 3.58 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.12
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output
maximum torque
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	8:1
Fuel system	1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings	5
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	737.25 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph	7.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio
Weight-to-power ratio
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
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.W.CS.
Rear suspension	LA.TB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Di/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed automatic
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	2.88
general
Carfolio.com ID	53196
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	51.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1977 Bristol 412 S2 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.