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(1950 model)
petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve straight (inline) engine, 1971 cm3 / 120.3 cu in / 120.3 cu in, 54.0 kW / 72.4 hp / 72.4 hp @ 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm, 145.0 N·m / 106.9 lb·ft / 106.9 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive
| Marque (make) | Bristol | Issued from | 1950 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 401 | Issued until | |
| Serie | 401 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Bristol Aeroplane Co. | Country | UK |
| Base platform | Number of doors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | ||
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4920 l / 173.75 cu ft / 173.75 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4870 mm / 191.7 in / 191.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1225 kg / 2701 lb / 2701 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1710 mm / 67.3 in / 67.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm / 114.2 in / 114.2 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 170 mm / 6.7 in / 6.7 in | Fuel capacity | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.89 m2 / 9.6 sq ft / 9.6 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 22.1 kW / 29.6 hp / 29.6 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | 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 details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.69 | |
| Fuel supply | Carburettor | Engine displacement | 1971 cm3 / 120.3 cu in / 120.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 328.43 cm3/cylinder / 20.042 cu in/cylinder / 20.042 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | ||
| Sump | Max. output power | 54.0 kW / 72.4 hp / 72.4 hp at 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm / 4500 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 145.0 N·m / 106.9 lb·ft / 106.9 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 21.6 kW / 29.0 hp / 29.0 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 27.4 kW/l / 0.602 bhp/cu in / 0.602 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 73.6 N·m/l / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in / 0.64 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 59.6 kW/ton / 45.2 bhp/ton / 45.2 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) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | drum | Brakes rear | drum |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Bristol 401
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