(1946 model)
| Marque (make) | Bristol | Issued from | 1946 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 400 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 400 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Co. | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4648 mm / 183.0 in / 183.0 in | Ground clearance | 178 mm / 7.0 in / 7.0 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1626 mm / 64.0 in / 64.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.6 |
| Height | 1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1170 kg / 2579 lb / 2579 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2896 mm / 114.0 in / 114.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.0 UK gal / 14.4 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | 85A | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 96.0 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.69 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 1971 cm3 / 120.3 cu in / 120.3 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 328.50 cm3/cylinder / 20.046 cu in/cylinder / 20.046 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 7.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 59.7 kW / 81.2 hp / 81.2 hp at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 58.8 kW / 79.9 bhp / 79.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 40.6 kW/l / 0.905 bhp/cu in / 0.905 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | M | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.9 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 10.30 s / 10.30 s / 10.30 s | Top (maximal) speed | 153 km/h / 95 mph / 95 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 68.38 kW/ton / 92.97 bhp/ton / 92.97 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.40 m / 37.40 ft / 37.40 ft | |
| Suspension front | I.TL. | Suspension rear | LA.TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 5.50 x 16 | Tyres rear | 5.50 x 16 |
| Brakes front | Dr | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | 279 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bristol 400
