| Bristol 406 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Cars (then Bristol Aeroplane Co.) |
| Production | 1958–1961 174 units |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 2-door Sport saloon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2,216 cc ohv I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed overdrive manual[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm (114.0 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,978 mm (196.0 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,727 mm (68.0 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 1,365 kg (3,009 lb)[1] 1,092 kg (2,408 lb) (Zagato)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bristol 404 and 405 |
| Successor | Bristol 407 |
The Bristol 406 was a luxury car produced between 1958 and 1961 by British manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Co. Their cars were constructed to very high engineering standards and were intended to be long-lasting to justify their very high price. Buyers might arrange considerable changes to the specification of their own particular vehicle.[3] Bristol Aeroplane's car division later became Bristol Cars.
It was the last Bristol to use the BMW-derived pushrod straight six engine that had powered all cars built by the company up to that point. In a stopgap measure for the 406 its torque was improved by a 245 cc increase in capacity because it was clearly unable to give a performance comparable to that of newer engines emerging at the time.
- ^ a b c d e "1958 Bristol 406". carfolio.com. Retrieved 1 January 2008.
- ^ Setright, L J K (January 1974). Fraser, Ian (ed.). "And now, a quick look at Setright's Bristols". CAR Magazine. London: National Magazine Company: 76.
- ^ David Culshaw and Peter Horrobin, The Complete Catalogue of British Cars 1895-1975 Veloce Classic Reprint series Dorchester 1997 ISBN 9781874105930