1963 - Bristol - 408

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 408 1963
General Information
Make Bristol
Model 408
Production Year 1963
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2+2 FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2896 mm     (114 in)
Front Track 1346 mm     (53 in)
Rear Track 1384 mm     (54,5 in)
Length 4915 mm     (193,5 in)
Width 1727 mm     (68 in)
Height 1500 mm     (59,1 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1600 kg     (3524,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chrysler
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5130 cc     (313,05 cu in)
Bore 98,55 mm     (3,88 in)
Stroke 84,07 mm     (3,31 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,17
Unitary Capacity 641,25 cc/cylinder    (39,13 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ca carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 250 HP     (186,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 460 N.m     (339,5 lb.ft ,  46,9 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 404,6 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 156,2 HP/ton    (116,5 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 48,7 HP/litre    (36,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 7,2 s
0 - 60 mph 9,2 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 17 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 203 km/h   (126,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3A
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,31 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) LA.CS.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)