1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Steel Body
Production Years for Series : 1954 - 1960
Body Designer : Bertone
Price : $3,990
Weight : 2048 lbs | 928.957 kg
Inline 6
Displacement : 1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.
Power : 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :128 Ft-Lbs (174 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Bore : 2.6 in | 66 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 97 mm.
Compression : 9.0:1
Main Bearings : 4
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Cylinder Head : Aluminum
3 Solex Type 32 B.I. Multi-Jet Downdraft carburetor
Transmission:
4 Manual Synchromesh on 2nd-4th gears

Bristol Production (1954-1960) : 142
Total 1955 Bolide production : 142
1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide
Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 2
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : 5
Roadster 2 dr. 2 P : 135

Roadster

Roadster
Chassis # 404/X/3050
Engine # BS1/MKII/ 255
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Body Designer : Bertone
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 167.7 in | 4260 mm.
Width : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
Height : 52.2 in | 1326 mm.
Wheelbase : 96.3 in | 2446 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.5 in | 165 mm.

Roadster

Price : $3,990
Weight : 2048 lbs | 928.957 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 167.7 in | 4260 mm.
Width : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
Height : 52.2 in | 1326 mm.
Wheelbase : 96.3 in | 2446 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.5 in | 165 mm.

Fastback Coupe

Price : $3,990
Weight : 2048 lbs | 928.957 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 167.7 in | 4260 mm.
Width : 66.0 in | 1676 mm.
Height : 52.2 in | 1326 mm.
Wheelbase : 96.3 in | 2446 mm.
Front Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Rear Track : 54.0 in | 1372 mm.
Ground Clearance : 6.5 in | 165 mm.

Suspension
Front : Twin wishbones with transverse leaf springs

Rear : Live axle with radius arms and longitudinal torsion bars

Tires / Wheels
Tires : Front : 5.50-16
Rear : 5.50-16

1955 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $1,900
Avg. Household Income : $4,130
Avg. Home : $10,950
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.23

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide has a wheelbase size of 96.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide has a length of 167.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide has a width of 66.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide cost when new?A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide had a base price of approximately $3,990 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide was offered as a Fastback Coupe, Roadster.

Q: What tires did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide have? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide had Front : 5.50-16
Rear : 5.50-16 tires.

Q: How many Bristol were produced? A: Arnolt-Bristol produced 142 examples of the Bristol from 1954 to 1960.

Q: How many 1955 Bolides were produced? A: Arnolt-Bristol produced 142 examples of the Bolide in 1955.

Q: What engine did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide was a Inline 6 (1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 130 HP (95.68 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 128 Ft-Lbs (174 NM) @ 5000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide have? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide had a 4 speed Manual Synchromesh on 2nd-4th gears gearbox.

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