Bristol 405 (1955-58)

The Car

Coming soon

The Specs

Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.

Engine

Bore & Stroke 66mm x 96mm
Displacement
1971cc
Firing order 1,5,3,6,2,4
Oil pressure (hot)
60 lb./sq. in. at 70°C

Fuel Supply

Carburetor 3 Solex D/D
Choke
26
Main jet 115
Compensating 240
Economy 200
Slow running 1mm

Valving

Intake tappet clearance
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
Exhaust tappet clearance
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
Valve-timing indication Mark on sprockets
Intake valve opens
TDC with 0.044″ valve clearance

Ignition

Breaker gap 0.014″ – 0.016″
Plug gap 0.018″
Ignition timing indication
None
Ignition timing
5° BTDC (full retard)

Clutch

Clutch type Single Dry Plate
Clutch linings
Woven

Brakes

Brake type
Hydraulic
Brake linings
Mintex 232K2

Wheel Alignment

Toe-In 18” to 316
Camber 0° to ±½°
Caster angle 3½° to 4½°
King pin angle
5½° to 6½°