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Manufacturer: Arnolt-Bristol Class: C Model: Bolide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DESCRIPTION: 2 Seater open roadster Steel and aluminum bodywork Dry Weight: 2000 lb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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