(1953 model)
| Marque (make) | Bristol | Issued from | 1953 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 404 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 404 | 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 | 4350 mm / 171.3 in / 171.3 in | Ground clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in / 6.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.78 |
| Height | 1416 mm / 55.7 in / 55.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1040 kg / 2293 lb / 2293 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2445 mm / 96.3 in / 96.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1330 mm / 52.4 in / 52.4 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 in | Fuel capacity | 73 l / 16.0 UK gal / 19.2 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | 100B | 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 | 8.5 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 78.3 kW / 106.5 hp / 106.5 hp at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 167.0 Nm / 123.2 lbft / 123.2 lbft at 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm / 3750 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 77.2 kW / 105.0 bhp / 105.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 53.3 kW/l / 1.188 bhp/cu in / 1.188 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 84.73 Nm/l / 0.741 lbft/cu in / 0.741 lbft/cu in |
| 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) | Top (maximal) speed | 177 km/h / 110 mph / 110 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 100.96 kW/ton / 137.27 bhp/ton / 137.27 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 | rack & pinion | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | Turning circle | |
| Suspension front | I.TL. | Suspension rear | TB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 6.00 x 16 | Tyres rear | 6.00 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 404
