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.
| 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.