Bristol 401

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Name	Bristol 401
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Source	Wikidata
Manufacturer	Bristol Cars (then Bristol Aeroplane Co. ) Source
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Retrieved At	2026-11-05
Powertrain	1971 cc OHV I6 Source
Transmission	4-speed manual Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase: 114 in (2,896 mm) [ 1 ]; Length: 191.5 in (4,864 mm) [ 1 ]; Width: 67 in (1,702 mm) [ 1 ]; Height: 60 in (1,524 mm) [ 1 ] Source

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Section	Label	Value	Source Url
Powertrain	Engine	1971 cc OHV I6	Source
Powertrain	Transmission	4-speed manual	Source
Dimensions	Wheelbase	114 in (2,896 mm) [ 1 ]	Source
Dimensions	Length	191.5 in (4,864 mm) [ 1 ]	Source
Dimensions	Width	67 in (1,702 mm) [ 1 ]	Source
Dimensions	Height	60 in (1,524 mm) [ 1 ]	Source

Field	Value 1
Bristol 401 Bristol 402	—
1951 Bristol 401	—
Overview	—
Manufacturer	Bristol Cars (then Bristol Aeroplane Co. )
Production	1948–1953 (401) 611 built 1949–1950 (402) 23 built
Assembly	United Kingdom: Filton
Designer	Carrozzeria Touring
Body and chassis	—
Class	Sports saloon Convertible
Body style	2-door coupé 2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain	—
Engine	1971 cc OHV I6
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions	—
Wheelbase	114 in (2,896 mm) [ 1 ]
Length	191.5 in (4,864 mm) [ 1 ]
Width	67 in (1,702 mm) [ 1 ]
Height	60 in (1,524 mm) [ 1 ]
Chronology	—
Predecessor	Bristol 400
Successor	Bristol 403

Manufacturer	Bristol Cars
Last sourced	2026-11-05