Bristol 406 (1958-59)
The Car
Coming soon
The Specs
Below are the technical specifications and any performance numbers we could get.
Engine
| Bore & Stroke | 68.69mm x 99.64mm |
| Displacement |
2216cc
|
| Firing order | 1,5,3,6,2,4 |
| Oil pressure (hot) |
60 lb./sq. in.
|
Fuel Supply
| Carburetor | Solex B32 PBI/7 |
| Choke |
28
|
| Main jet | 105 |
| Compensating | 170 |
| Slow running | 50 |
Valving
| Intake tappet clearance |
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
|
| Exhaust tappet clearance |
0.010″ – 0.012″ (hot)
|
| Valve-timing indication | sprockets |
| Intake valve opens |
TDC with 0.044″ valve clearance
|
Ignition
| Breaker gap | 0.015″ |
| Plug gap | 0.018″ |
| Ignition timing indication |
Flywheel
|
| Ignition timing |
5° BTDC
|
Clutch
| Clutch type | Borg & Beck 8″ |
| Clutch linings |
Brakes
| Brake type |
Dunlop disc
|
| Brake linings |
Ferodo VG98
|
Wheel Alignment
| Toe-In | 1⁄8“ |
| Camber | 0° to ±½° |
| Caster angle | 2° |
| King pin angle |
6°
|
