Type
4/5S FHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2896 mm 114 in
Track: Front
1321 mm 52 in
Track: Rear
1372 mm 54 in
Length
4648 mm 183 in
Width
1626 mm 64 in
Height
1499 mm 59 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.6
Ground clearance
178 mm 7 in
Kerb weight
1170 kg 2579 lb
Fuel capacity
54.6 litres 12 UK Gal 14.4 US Gal
Bore
66.00 mm
Cylinders
S-6
Displacement
2 litre1971 cc(120.278 cu in)
Compression ratio
7.50:1
Fuel system
3 SU D2 carbs
Maximum power
81.1 PS (80.0 bhp) (59.7 kW)@ 4200 rpm
Specific output
40.6 bhp/litre0.67 bhp/cu in
Manufacturer
Bristol
Code
85A
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
0.69
Unitary capacity
328.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Normal
Compressor type
N/A
Intercooler
None
Catalytic converter
N
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
10.30 s
0-100 mph
-1.00 s
Standing
19.70 s
Top speed
153 km/h (95 mph)
Power-to-weight
68.38 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Turning circle
11.40 m
Suspension
front I.TL.
Tyres: Front
5.50 x 16
Tyres: Rear
5.50 x 16
Brakes F/R
Dr/Dr
Brake ∅: Front
279 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
279 mm
Transmission
4M
Top gear ratio
1.00
Final drive ratio
3.90
RAC rating
16.2
year
1946
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