These are standard specifications for the 1953 Bristol 401, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor lever
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1948 - 1953 |
| Price : | $6,950 |
| Weight : | 2670 lbs | 1211.092 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 15.1 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 94 mph | 151.246 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 2.6 in | 66 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.8 in | 96 mm. |
| Compression : | 7.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 4 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum |
| 3 Solex carburetors | |
4 Manual Floor lever
Production Figures
| Model 401 Production (1948-1953) : | 611 |
| 1953 Bristol 401 | |
Dimension(s)
Saloon
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 190.0 in | 4826 mm. |
| Width : | 67.0 in | 1702 mm. |
| Height : | 60.0 in | 1524 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 114.0 in | 2896 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.8 in | 1314 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Independent; transverse leaf springs with upper wishbones Rear : Rigid (live) axle with lateral links, A-bracket adn longitudinal torsion bars | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 5.50 x 16 Dunlop or 5.75x16 Michelin X |
| Wheels : | 4.5J16 |
1953 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,650 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $9,550 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.20 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1953 Bristol 401?
Q: How fast is the 1953 Bristol 401? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 has a top speed of 94 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1953 Bristol 401? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 has a wheelbase size of 114.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1953 Bristol 401? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 has a length of 190.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1953 Bristol 401? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 has a width of 67.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1953 Bristol 401 cost when new?A: The 1953 Bristol 401 had a base price of approximately $6,950 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1953 Bristol 401? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 was a Saloon.Q: What tires did the 1953 Bristol 401 have? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 had 5.50 x 16 Dunlop or 5.75x16 Michelin X tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1953 Bristol 401 have? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 had 4.5J16 wheels.Q: How many Model 401 were produced? A: Bristol produced 611 examples of the Model 401 from 1948 to 1953.Q: What engine did the 1953 Bristol 401 have? A: The engine powering the 1953 Bristol 401 was a Inline 6 (1971 cc | 120.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 85 HP (62.56 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 107 Ft-Lbs (145 NM) @ 3500 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1953 Bristol 401 have? A: The 1953 Bristol 401 had a 4 speed Manual Floor lever gearbox.