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1962 PCS Book

1962 PCS Index

Manufacturer:	Arnolt-Bristol					Class: C
Model:		Bolide
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DESCRIPTION:
	2 Seater open roadster
	Steel and aluminum bodywork
	Dry Weight: 2000 lb
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ENGINE:	Type ..............	OHV 6 cyl in line
	Bore & stroke .....	66mm x 96mm
	Capacity ..........	1971 cc
	Comp ratio ........	9.0:1, 9.5:1, 10.0:1
	Head material .....	Aluminum Alloy
	Port size .........	Intake: 1.25", Exhaust 1.25"
	Piston material ...	Aluminum Alloy
	Piston weight .....	288.976 grams
	Timing data:
		Intake ....	Open 40° BTDC, Close 80° ABDC
		Exhaust ...	Open 80° BBDC, Close 40° ATDC 
	Valve lift: .......	0.343"
	Valve head dia:
		Intake ....	1.532"
		Exhaust ...	1.308"
	Valve spring ......	
	Carburation .......	Three Solex 32 BI
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TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:
	Ratios:
		1	11.4
		2	7.12
		3	5.04	- Using 3.90:1 rear axle
		4	3.90
		5
	Final drive ratios:	3.545=39/11, 3.7:1=37/10, 3.9=39/10, 4.22=38/9
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CHASSIS
	Wheelbase ...................	96.25"
	Track dimension, front ......	51.86"
	Track dimension, rear .......	54"
	Shock absorber ..............	Telescopic
	Steering ratio ..............	8/25
	Brakes ......................	
	Tire size ...................	5.50 x 16
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APPROVED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
	Anti-sway bar for front end
	Remote control gear shift
	Counter balanced crankshaft
	Viscous dampener
	Enlarged oil pan
	Aluminum-iron brake drums
	12" front brake
	Knock-off wheels and hubs
	Front disc brakes
	Micrometer torsion bar adjuster