Bristol

Bristol
BRISTOL 405 SALOON

4-door saloon.

Styling and front-end treatment as 404, but a much heavier car on a 114ins wheelbase. Overdrive, electrically-operated fuel reserve, radial-ply tyres and screenwash standard; will cruise at around 90mph. Drainage channel problems in the roof can provoke rot - alloy-panelled body has part-timber frame.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1971cc (S6 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1954 to 1958
Number produced
265
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