These are standard specifications for the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Synchromesh on 2nd-4th gears
Chassis # 404/X/3905
Engine # BS1/MKII/297
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1954 - 1960 |
| Coach Work : | Bertone |
| Price : | $4,750-$6,000 |
| Weight : | 2050 lbs | 929.864 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| 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 | |
4 Manual Synchromesh on 2nd-4th gears
Production Figures
| Bristol Production (1954-1960) : | 142 |
| 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe | |
| Fastback Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 2 |
| Roadster 2 dr. 2 P (by Bertone) : | 135 |
Dimension(s)
Roadster by Bertone
Chassis # 404/X/3905
Engine # BS1/MKII/297
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| Coachwork : | Bertone |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 167.0 in | 4242 mm. |
| Width : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Height : | 44.0 in | 1118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.3 in | 2445 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.8 in | 1316 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Fastback Coupe
| Price : | $6,000 |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 167.0 in | 4242 mm. |
| Width : | 68.0 in | 1727 mm. |
| Height : | 44.0 in | 1118 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 96.3 in | 2445 mm. |
| Front Track : | 51.8 in | 1316 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 54.0 in | 1372 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Twin wishbones with transverse leaf springs Rear : Live axle with radius arms and longitudinal torsion bars | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Michelin 5.50x16 |
| Wheels : | Center-lock disc |
1955 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $1,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $4,130 |
| Avg. Home : | $10,950 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.23 |
1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe has a wheelbase size of 96.25 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe has a length of 167.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe has a width of 68.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe cost when new?A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe cost approximately $4,750 to $6,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe was offered as a Fastback Coupe, Roadster.Q: What tires did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe have? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe had Michelin 5.50x16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe have? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe had Center-lock disc wheels.Q: How many Bristol were produced? A: Arnolt-Bristol produced 142 examples of the Bristol from 1954 to 1960.Q: What engine did the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe have? A: The engine powering the 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe 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 DeLuxe have? A: The 1955 Arnolt-Bristol DeLuxe had a 4 speed Manual Synchromesh on 2nd-4th gears gearbox.