1946 Bristol 450

Bristol 450 is an automobile that has a 2 door coupé type body with a front located engine powering the rear wheels. It's powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. This unit features overhead valve valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 155 bhp (157 PS/116 kW) of power at 5500 rpm. The stated kerb weight is 730 kg. Top stated speed is 241 km/h or 150 mph.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2 seats
Length
4470 mm
Weight
730 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
6, Straight
Power
157 PS / 155 bhp / 116 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
Unknown
Top speed
241 km/h / 150 mph

1946 Bristol 450 specifications

1946 Bristol 450 data
bodywork
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Body type	2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2477 mm	97.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1295 mm	51 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1295 mm	51 inches
Length	4470 mm	176 inches
Width	1651 mm	65 inches
Height
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.8
Kerb weight	730 kg	1609 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Bristol
Engine code
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	157 PS (155 bhp) (116 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque
Specific output	58.6 kW/litre 79.7 ps/litre 78.6 bhp/litre 1.29 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio
Fuel system	3 Solex carburettors
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	241 km/h (150 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 215.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.22 PS/kg 158.33 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.16 kW/kg 212.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.21 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.32 kg/kW 10.55 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
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	14663
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.2
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1946 Bristol 450 added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.