(1963 model)
| Marque (make) | Bristol | Issued from | 1963 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 408 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 408 | 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 | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4915 mm / 193.5 in / 193.5 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1727 mm / 68.0 in / 68.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.7 |
| Height | 1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1600 kg / 3527 lb / 3527 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2896 mm / 114.0 in / 114.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1346 mm / 53.0 in / 53.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1384 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Chrysler | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 98.5 mm / 3.88 in / 3.88 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.1 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.17 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 5130 cm3 / 313.1 cu in / 313.1 cu in | |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 641.25 cm3/cylinder / 39.131 cu in/cylinder / 39.131 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 186.4 kW / 253.4 hp / 253.4 hp at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 460.0 Nm / 339.3 lbft / 339.3 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | W | Max. net output | 183.9 kW / 250.0 bhp / 250.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | N | Specific output | 48.7 kW/l / 1.085 bhp/cu in / 1.085 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 89.67 Nm/l / 0.784 lbft/cu in / 0.784 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | A | Number of gears | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.31 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 7.20 s / 7.20 s / 7.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 203 km/h / 126 mph / 126 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 9.20 s / 9.20 s / 9.20 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 156.25 kW/ton / 212.44 bhp/ton / 212.44 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 | ||
| Suspension front | I.CS. | Suspension rear | LA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Di | Brakes rear | disc,S |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bristol 408
