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1949 Bristol 401 Coupé

1949 Bristol 401 Coupé

1949 Bristol 401 Coupé

In Detail

   
production 605
price $ $ $6,950
engine BMW Inline-6
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
displacement 1971 cc / 120.3 in³
bore 66 mm / 2.6 in
stroke 96 mm / 3.78 in
compression 7.5:1
power 63.4 kw / 85 bhp @ 4500 rpm
specific output 43.13 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 162.84 bhp per tonne
torque 145.07 nm / 107 ft lbs @ 3500 rpm
body / frame Aluminum over Steel Frame
driven wheels RWD
front brakes Drums
f brake size mm / in
rear brakes Drums
r brake size mm / in
f suspension Wishbones w/Transverse Leaf Springs
r suspension Live Axle w/Torsion Bar
curb weight 522 kg / 1150 lbs
transmission Inline-4
gear ratios :1
top speed ~156.1 kph / 97 mph
0 – 60 mph ~14.1 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~19.9 seconds