Bristol 408 5.1L V8 3AT (253 HP)
Bristol 408 · 1963 - present · Petrol
The Bristol 408 5.1L V8 3AT (253 HP) produces 253 hp and 460 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds and reaches 204 km/h.
- Power
- 253 hp
- Torque
- 460 Nm
- 0–100
- 10.2 s
- Top speed
- 204 km/h
Engine
| Power | 253 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 186 kW |
| Torque | 460 Nm |
| Displacement | 5,130 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 204 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 20.3 l/100 km |
|---|
Transmission
| Gearbox | 3-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,915 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
| Cargo volume | 538 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,600 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,000 kg |
| Tyre size | 6.00X16 |
| Front brakes | Discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The Bristol 408 5.1L V8 3AT (253 HP) compared with 207 trims of other cars from the 1960–1966 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | 169 hp |
better than 77%
|
| Torque | 460 Nm | 272 Nm |
better than 83%
|
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 179 km/h |
better than 75%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 10.2 s | 12.2 s |
better than 62%
|
| Combined consumption | 20.3 l/100 km | 13.5 l/100 km |
better than 8%
|
| Cargo volume | 538 l | 409 l |
better than 82%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,600 kg | 1,337 kg |
better than 27%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.