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Bristol Type 603 5.9 V8

Bristol Type 603 · 1976 - 1982 · Petrol

The Bristol Type 603 5.9 V8 produces 175 hp and 366 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.8 seconds and reaches 225 km/h.

Power
175 hp
Torque
366 Nm
0–100
8.8 s
Top speed
225 km/h

Engine

Power 175 hp
Power (kW) 129 kW
Torque 366 Nm
Displacement 5,898 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Carburetor
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 225 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.8 s

Transmission

Gearbox Automatic, 3 Speed
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,910 mm
Width 1,770 mm
Height 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,896 mm
Unladen weight 1,785 kg
Tyre size 205/80 R15
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Bristol Type 603 5.9 V8 compared with 458 trims of other cars from the 1973–1979 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 175 hp 131 hp
better than 79%
Torque 366 Nm 197 Nm
better than 91%
Top speed 225 km/h 180 km/h
better than 86%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.8 s 12.4 s
better than 80%
Unladen weight 1,785 kg 1,295 kg
better than 14%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: combined consumption, co2 emissions and cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

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