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Bristol 408 1963
General information | |
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| Model | Bristol 408 |
| Year | 1963 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 59.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 5129 ccm (312.97 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Automatic, 3-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 5129 ccm (312.97 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Inline, 8 cylinder |
| Max power | 218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 4400 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 463.00 Nm (47.2 kgf-m or 341.5 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 98.6 x 84.1 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Automatic, 3-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 203.0 km/h (126.1 mph) |
| 0-50 miles | 7.2 seconds |
| 0-60 miles | 9.2 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1375 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
| Passenger space | 5010 litres (1,324 gallons) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1585 kg (3,494.3 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4920 mm (193.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 1730 mm (68.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1510 mm (59.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2910 mm (114.6 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 72.0 litres (19.02 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | UK |
