Bristol Speedster

5.9 i V8 3S

390 hp5900 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2011
0-100 km/h 5.0 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph

Performance

Performance
Power
390hp291kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
Displacement
5,900cc360cu in
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
Power-to-weight
280hp/t208kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel tank
165L

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineMagnum
Body typeCabriolet / convertible
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,674mm184in
Width
1,752mm69in
Height
1,118mm44in
Wheelbase
2,890mm114in
Front track
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,435mm56in
Doors
2
Seats
2

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BristolSpeedster5.9 i V8 3S
390 hp
291 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BristolSpeedster5.9 i V8 3S5.0 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BristolSpeedster5.9 i V8 3S
257 km/h
160 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Bristol Speedster 5.9 i V8 3SPowerTorque
  • Bristol Speedster 5.9 i V8 3S: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BristolSpeedster5.9 i V8 3S5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

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