1012bhp and 1400Nm - Bristol Fighter

Bruce · 11-03-2006, 08:25 AM

I've always been a big fan of Bristol and their Fighter, fantastic vehicle it is, but it seems the standard 525bhp version and optional Fighter S with 660bhp wasn't enough...

- MotorAuthority.com

"Bristol Cars is a manufacturer of hand-built luxury cars based in Filton, near Bristol in the UK. Their annual output is less than 150 cars per year, but the company has made some fiery models in its past, which includes its Fighter supercar. First released back in 2004, the Fighter is powered by an 8.0L V10 sourced from the Dodge Viper, which is in keeping with Bristol’s tradition of using engines sourced from Chrysler.

Bristol has added a pair of turbochargers to the V10 coupe, and it now develops 1012hp and 1400Nm of torque (up from 660hp). Thanks to its drag coefficient of 0.28Cd, the company claims that the slippery gull-wing coupe can reach a top speed of 435km/h. However, the car’s speed has been electronically limited to 362km/h, so we find the claims a little hard to swallow. Still, a 0-100km/h of less than 3.5 seconds is still very impressive."

siko · 11-07-2006, 08:53 AM

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Bruce · 11-07-2006, 08:55 AM

Martin!!!!!!! I have wanted press pictures of the Fighter for so long, Karma given!!!

Are there any high res wallpaper style pictures?

siko · 11-07-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

Are there any high res wallpaper style pictures?

Sorry the biggesy I can find is 800x600.

Bruce · 11-07-2006, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siko

Sorry the biggesy I can find is 800x600.

That sucks, but much thanks again

The Emperor · 11-07-2006, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7.3 AMG

Still, a 0-100km/h of less than 3.5 seconds is still very impressive."

Not for a car with that power and torque...

Weight?

Bruce · 11-07-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Not for a car with that power and torque...

That's true but the Fighter is RWD, and the lack of traction will kill that blistering 0-100 km/h time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TycoonGTR

Weight?

The standard Fighter (525bhp) weighs 1600kg, the Fighter S (660bhp) weighs 1540kg. I expect the addition of the turbo system has added weight, therfore i estimate 1580, maybe a little more

Bruce · 11-07-2006, 05:25 PM

Found the picture high res for anybody interested:

- ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Imhotep Evil · 11-07-2006, 05:39 PM

A Kamm car.
But downforce ?!

RikfromBelgium · 11-07-2006, 05:45 PM

it's a shop

11-03-2006, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,382 My Mood: Thanks: 3,483 Thanked 2,776 Times in 1,722 Posts Blog Entries: 2	1012bhp and 1400Nm - Bristol Fighter I've always been a big fan of Bristol and their Fighter, fantastic vehicle it is, but it seems the standard 525bhp version and optional Fighter S with 660bhp wasn't enough... - MotorAuthority.com "Bristol Cars is a manufacturer of hand-built luxury cars based in Filton, near Bristol in the UK. Their annual output is less than 150 cars per year, but the company has made some fiery models in its past, which includes its Fighter supercar. First released back in 2004, the Fighter is powered by an 8.0L V10 sourced from the Dodge Viper, which is in keeping with Bristol’s tradition of using engines sourced from Chrysler. Bristol has added a pair of turbochargers to the V10 coupe, and it now develops 1012hp and 1400Nm of torque (up from 660hp). Thanks to its drag coefficient of 0.28Cd, the company claims that the slippery gull-wing coupe can reach a top speed of 435km/h. However, the car’s speed has been electronically limited to 362km/h, so we find the claims a little hard to swallow. Still, a 0-100km/h of less than 3.5 seconds is still very impressive."

11-07-2006, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Re: 1012bhp and 1400Nm - Bristol Fighter - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-07-2006, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,382 My Mood: Thanks: 3,483 Thanked 2,776 Times in 1,722 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: 1012bhp and 1400Nm - Bristol Fighter Martin!!!!!!! I have wanted press pictures of the Fighter for so long, Karma given!!! Are there any high res wallpaper style pictures? Last edited by Bruce; 11-07-2006 at 09:13 AM.

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Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,382 My Mood: Thanks: 3,483 Thanked 2,776 Times in 1,722 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: 1012bhp and 1400Nm - Bristol Fighter Found the picture high res for anybody interested: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-07-2006, 05:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Imhotep Evil Devotee Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,889 Thanks: 248 Thanked 150 Times in 113 Posts	Re: 1012bhp and 1400Nm - Bristol Fighter A Kamm car. But downforce ?!

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