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1946 Bristol 450 technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1946 Bristol 450

Carfolio.com ID14663

bodywork
1946 Bristol 450 See all Bristol models
Type2S FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
1946 Bristol 450 See all Bristol models
Wheelbase 2477 mm 97.5 in
Track front 1295 mm 51 in
rear 1295 mm 51 in
Length 4470 mm 176 in
Width 1651 mm 65 in
Height
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.8
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 730 kg 1609 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity

aerodynamics
1946 Bristol 450 See all Bristol models
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
1946 Bristol 450 See all Bristol models
Bore × stroke 66.00 mm × 96.00 mm
2.6 in × 3.78 in
Cylinders S-6
Displacement 2 litre
1971 cc
(120.278 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio
Fuel system 3 So carbs
Maximum power 157.2 PS (155 bhp) (115.6 kW)
@ 5500 rpm
Specific output 78.6 bhp/litre
1.29 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
bmep
Specific torque
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Bristol
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 0.69
Unitary capacity 328.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

performance
1946 Bristol 450 See all Bristol models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 241 km/h (150 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 212.33 bhp/ton

chassis
1946 Bristol 450 See all Bristol models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front
rear
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront
rear
Brakes F/R

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

general
1946 Bristol 450 See all Bristol models
RAC rating 16.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1946 Bristol 450 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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