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Engine
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Configuration |
Bristol Straight 6
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
cast iron block, alloy head
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Displacement |
1,971 cc / 120.3 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
66.0 mm (2.6 in) / 96.0 mm (3.8 in)
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Compression |
9.0:1 |
Valvetrain |
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
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Fuel feed |
3 Solex 32 BI Carburettors
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
145 bhp / 108 kW
@ 5,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
74 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
aluminium body on steel tubular chassis |
Suspension (fr/r) |
wishbones, transverse leaf spring, telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes |
Girling drums, all-round |
Gearbox |
4 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
720 kilo / 1,587 lbs |
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,210 mm (87 in) / 1,400 mm (55.1 in) / 1,400 mm (55.1 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.2 bhp / kg |
Top Speed |
215 km/h (134 mph)
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Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Automobile Historique (Issue 6)
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