Bristol 603 - car classics

Bristol 603

Bristol 603 - it's a sports car of luxury class, issued by the British company Bristol Cars in 1976 to replace the model 411.

In the model Bristol 603 had had the most serious reconstruction in the series of Bristol starting with model 406 in the end of 50th years. The classic design of the two-door sedan was replaced by a much more streamlined design with a much larger and more curved rear window. Manufacturer noted that the new car had more space for the head, legs, and shoulders than the previous model of Bristol.

The original 603 was offered in two versions, mainly in connection with the energy crisis which increased fuel prices. Thanks to this machine has become available and for those who already do not have confidence that he can afford such expensive cars. Version 603E had 5211 CC petrol engine V8, while version 603S was produced with a great increase of 5.9 liter unit from Chrysler. Bristol 603 showed significant improvement fuel consumption compared with previous models, being able to drive 100 km of a total of 13 liters of gasoline.

Mechanically model was little different from Bristol 411, but the salon has become much more comfortable. Appeared adjustment, electric seats, and air conditioning.

In 1982 there appeared two new versions - Britannia and Brigand, which were built on the basis of Bristol 603. Bristol Britannia was the standard versions, and Bristol Brigand had the same rate of 5.9 litre motor V8, but with the additional turbine, which disbanded the car to 241 km/h. Both models were produced until 1994,

Bristol Blenheim was presented to the public at the beginning of the 90s the enhanced and improved version of the model Bristol 603. The design of the car had cooled considerably, and mechanics and electronics were developed by the specialists up to the most modern level. Bristol Blenheim was removed from production already in the 21st century.

Year of release: 1976 - 2000

In the car were the engines V8 volume of 5.2 and 5.9 liter with an automatic gearbox.

Other names of this model: Bristol Type 603, Bristol 603S2, Bristol 603S3, Bristol Britannia, Bristol Brigand, Bristol 603 S4, Bristol Blenheim