Five versions of this Type were produced. A new body styling was introduced with the Series 3.
Series | Introduced | Discontinued |
---|---|---|
1 | 1968 | 1971 |
2 | 1971 | 1972 |
3 | 1972 | 1973 |
4 | 1973 | 1975 |
5 | 1975 | 1976 |
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407 | 408 | 409 | 410 | 411 | 412 & Beaufighter | 603, Britannia & Brigand | Blenheim | Speedster | Fighter | 2-litre cars
Price new | £6,997 | ||
Height | 4' 9½" | ||
Length | 16' 1½" | ||
Width | 5' 8" | ||
Weight | 33¼ | cwt | |
Compression Ratio | 10:1 | ||
Capacity | 383 | cu. in | |
6,277 | cc | ||
Fuel consumption | urban | 9-11 | mpg |
typical | 13 | mpg | |
long run | 17 | mpg | |
Top speed | 140 | mph | |
Acceleration | 0-60 | 7 | sec |
0-100 | 10 | sec |
Fitted
383 cu in. 6277cc engine installed with a Torqueflite 3 speed auto
transmission. At first glance, the 411 body is very similar to the Type 410. Externally, the radiator grille is more
trapezoidal than the 410's. The inner pair of driving lamps, housed in chromed
shrouds, protrude from the radiator grille. Slimmer bumpers wrap round the
body at front and rear. There is an air vent intersected by a short moulding
strip on both rear wing flanks, linked by ducting to vents at the rear parcel
shelf. Only one trim line is applied to the wing flanks. Door kick plates are
narrower than on the 410. A wing mounted repeater flasher light is mounted on
the top of the front wing flank. Bonnet badge is deleted in favour of a narrow
Bristol nameplate on the grille and
boot lid. The sculpting of the body around the outer headlamps is a
particularly satisfying and attractive feature. Finally, the traditional
twin-spoke Bluemel steering wheel is replaced by a smaller 3-spoke
leather-trimmed wheel with a Bristol badge set into its central boss.
Door locks and handles are semi recessed. Bumpers are marginally higher. A self-levelling suspension system was introduced. Odometer is also marked in Kph. Wheel rims are wider.
Body is
completely restyled. New engine introduced with lower
compression ratio (9.5:1). Most noticeable changes in
appearance are the front wings, bonnet and grille restyle. The wings are not
notched and present 4 siamised 7 inch Headlamps, providing excellent
illumination for night driving. A more powerful alternator is installed to
supply more electrical current and to cope with the extra demand.
Coach
line replaces side trims; wider, higher kickplate to protect door skins;
indicator repeater lamps moved to front of wings. Raised wing crowns provide
manoeuvring sightlines and air dam effect over bonnet surface at speed. At the
rear, the exhaust is split into 4 tail pipes siamised to each side and
finished with chrome trims. These are interesting because the pipe-ends are
in fact dummies: the gases are vented downwards, some two inches from the
pipe ends, so as to spare the back garage wall a row of four unsightly soot-marks.
Power output is now down to 264 bhp at 4800 rpm, owing to still lower compression ratio of 8.2:1, though compensated for by larger 6556cc (400c.i.) capacity. New price in 1973 was £8973.
Grille is
of similar design to that used on the Series 4, but colour
changed to matt black and centred coloured Pegasus emblem atop
Bristol badge replaces the
nameplate on the previous series. Inertia reel seat belts fitted as
standard. Price new; £12,587.
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