These are standard specifications for the 1948 Bristol Model 400, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Synchromesh on gears 2-4
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Aluminum body on steel frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1947 - 1950 |
| Weight : | 2540 lbs | 1152.125 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 14.7 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 92 mph | 148.028 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | Push rod 6 Loith | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 92 Ft-Lbs (125 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| 3 Solex carburetors | |
4 Manual Synchromesh on gears 2-4
Production Figures
| Model 400 Production (1947-1950) : | 487 |
| 1948 Bristol Model 400 | |
| Coupe 2 dr. 4 P : | 471 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 4 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 183.0 in | 4648 mm. |
| Width : | 64.0 in | 1626 mm. |
| Height : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent, transverse leaf spring with upper wishbones Rear : Rigid (live) axle with lateral links. A-bracket and longitudinal torsion bars | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.50X16 Dunlop |
1948 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,250 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $2,950 |
| Avg. Home : | $7,700 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.16 |
1948 Bristol Model 400 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1948 Bristol Model 400?
Q: How fast is the 1948 Bristol Model 400? A: The 1948 Bristol Model 400 has a top speed of 92 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1948 Bristol Model 400? A: The 1948 Bristol Model 400 has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1948 Bristol Model 400? A: The 1948 Bristol Model 400 has a length of 183.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1948 Bristol Model 400? A: The 1948 Bristol Model 400 has a width of 64.00 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1948 Bristol Model 400? A: The 1948 Bristol Model 400 was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1948 Bristol Model 400 have? A: The 1948 Bristol Model 400 had 5.50X16 Dunlop tires.Q: How many Model 400 were produced? A: Bristol produced 487 examples of the Model 400 from 1947 to 1950.Q: What engine did the 1948 Bristol Model 400 have? A: The engine powering the 1948 Bristol Model 400 was a Straight 6 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 92 Ft-Lbs (125 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1948 Bristol Model 400 have? A: The 1948 Bristol Model 400 had a 4 speed Manual Synchromesh on gears 2-4 gearbox.