| Bristol 411 | |
|---|---|
 Bristol 411 Series 1 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Cars |
| Production | 1969–1976 287 produced |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sports saloon |
| Body style | 2-door saloon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,896 mm (114.0 in)[1] |
| Length | 4,902 mm (193.0 in)[1] |
| Width | 1,727 mm (68.0 in)[1] |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in)-1,473 mm (58.0 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 1,676 kg (3,695 lb)-1,712 kg (3,774 lb)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bristol 410 |
| Successor | Bristol 603 Bristol 412 |
The Bristol 411 is an automobile which was built by the British manufacturer Bristol Cars from 1969 to 1976. It was the fifth series of Chrysler-V8 engined Bristol models. The car was rated highly for its comfort, performance and handling by contemporary reviewers.[2][3]
With the 411, Bristol, for the first time since the 407 was introduced, made a change of engine. Although they were still using a Chrysler V8 engine, the old A type engine was gone. Replacing it was the much larger big-block B series engine of 6,277 cc (383.0 cubic inches) - compared to the 5,211 cc of the 410.[4] This much larger engine gave the 411 an estimated 30 percent more power and torque than had been found in the 410. The 411 was capable of 230 km/h (143 mph). To cope with this extra power, a limited slip differential was fitted.[5]
The interior showed a number of important changes from the Bristol 410. The traditional Blümel twin-spoke steering wheel was replaced by a more practical three-spoked leather-wrapped wheel,[6][7] which, as a result of the traditional Bristol badge being removed from the front of the car, was the only place where this badge was retained.
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- ^ Autosport, August 20, 1970
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- ^ "Bristol Type 411 — Saloon". Bristol Owners Club. Archived from the original on 10 January 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2015.