1958 Bristol 406 Specifications

Specifications: 1958 Bristol 406

Specifications: 1958 Bristol 406

General Vehicle Specifications

Manufacturer:

Country of Origin:

UK

Designer:

n/a

Years of Manufacture:

1958

Date of Introduction:

n/a

Number Built:

n/a

Price at Introduction:

n/a

Models:

n/a

To Identify:

n/a

RAC Rating:

17.6

Body

Body Type:

Fixed-head Coupe

No. of Doors:

2

Front Track:

1422 mm, 56 in

Rear Track:

1422 mm, 56 in

Dimensions and Weight

Total Length:

4978 mm, 196 in

Total Width:

1727 mm, 68 in

Height at Kerb Weight:

1524 mm, 60 in

Wheelbase:

2896 mm, 114 in

Length Wheelbase Ratio:

1.72

Ground Clearance:

165 mm, 6.5 in

Kerb Weight:

1365 Kg, 3009 Lb

Weight Distribution (Front):

50.60 %

Engine

Capacity:

2.2 Litre, 2216cc (135.229 cu in)

Type:

6 Cylinder, Overhead Valves, 2 Valves Per Cylinder, 12 Valves in Total

Configuration:

Front, Longitudinal

Sump:

n/a

Fuel System:

3 Solex B 32 PBI/7 Carburettors

Head:

n/a

Bore & Stroke:

68.7 mm × 99.64 mm, 2.7 in × 2.92 in

Bore/stroke Ratio:

0.69

Power:

106.5 PS (105 bhp) (78.3 kW) at 4700 rpm

Specific Output :

47.4 bhp per litre, 0.78 bhp per cubic inch

Torque:

175 Nm (129 ft·lb) (17.8 kgm) at 3000 rpm

Specific Torque:

78.97 Nm/litre

Bmep:

992.4 kPa (143.9 psi)

Compression Ratio:

8.5:1

Fuel Capacity:

81.8 Litres, 18 UK Gal, 21.6 US Gal

Unitary Capacity:

369.33

Coolant:

Water

Intercooler:

n/a

Aspiration:

Normal

Compressor Type:

n/a

Ignition and Electrical:

n/a

Exhaust:

n/a

Catalytic Converter:

No

Main Bearings:

n/a

Transmission / Gear Box

Transmission:

4 Speed Manual With Overdrive

Manual, 4 speed floor mounted:

n/a

Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar:

n/a

Final drive ratio:

4.27

Drive:

Rear Wheel Drive

Performance

0-50 mph (80 km/h):

n/a

0-60 mph (100 km/h):

n/a

0-100 mph (161 km/h):

n/a

Standing ¼ mile:

n/a

Standing Km:

n/a

Top speed:

172 km/h (107 mph)

Fuel Consumption:

n/a

CO2 Emissions:

n/a

Power-to-weight:

76.92 bhp/ton

Steering and Brakes

Brake Type:

Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Disc Rear

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Park Brake:

n/a

Steering:

Rack & Pinion Steering

Turns Lock-to-Lock:

3.000

Top Gear Ratio:

0.77

Turning Circle:

11.40 m

Suspension, Wheels and Tyres

Front Suspension:

Independent Suspension / Trailing Link Wishbone

Rear Suspension:

Live Axle / Torsion Bar Radius Arm Wishbone / Trailing Link

Wheels:

Front:

n/a

Rear:

n/a

Tyres :

Front:

6.00-16

Rear:

6.00-16

Interior

Instruments:

n/a

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