1948 - Bristol - 401

Technical Specs of This Model
1. 401 1948
General Information
Make Bristol
Model 401
Production Year 1948
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 4/5S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2896 mm     (114 in)
Front Track 1314 mm     (51,7 in)
Rear Track 1372 mm     (54 in)
Length 4864 mm     (191,5 in)
Width 1702 mm     (67 in)
Height 1524 mm     (60 in)
Ground Clearance 165 mm     (6,5 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,68
Weight 1225 kg     (2698,2 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %50 / %50
Fuel Capacity 77,3 litre   (17 Imp gal ,  20,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 12 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 1971 cc     (120,28 cu in)
Bore 66 mm     (2,6 in)
Stroke 96 mm     (3,78 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,69
Unitary Capacity 328,5 cc/cylinder    (20,05 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio 7,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 So 32 BI carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 85 HP     (63,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 145 N.m     (107 lb.ft ,  14,8 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3500 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 134,5 N.m    (4500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 69,4 HP/ton    (51,7 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 43,1 HP/litre    (32,2 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 10,2 s
0 - 60 mph 15,1 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h -1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 19,9 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 161 km/h   (100,1 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,9 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 11,4 m    (37,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.TL.
Suspension (rear) LA.TB.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 279 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 279 mm
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 5.75 x 16
Tyres (rear) 5.75 x 16