Bristol

Bristol
BRISTOL 400

2-door saloon.

Looks what it is, a hand-made BMW-based saloon with windtunnel-derived aerodynamics, wood instead of plastic inside one-shot lubrication and a built-in radio. Most had 85bhp three-carburettor engines, though some earlier examples made with less powerful single-carb units. Timber-framed steel body.

Technical Specifications
Engine
1971cc (S6 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1947 to 1950
Number produced
474
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