Bristol swapped in Chrysler's big-block V8 for roughly 30 percent more torque, just to keep pace with its own weight.
Lead trim: 411 S4-S5 Chrysler B V8, 6,556 cc (265 bhp, 1974–1976)
Bristol 411411 · 1969–1976
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FactBristol swapped in Chrysler's big-block V8 for roughly 30 percent more torque, just to keep pace with its own weight.
The Bristol 411 was built from 1969 to 1976 (287 produced) as the fifth series of Chrysler-V8 Bristols, for the first time since the 407 changing engine: the old A engine gave way to the much larger big-block B series of 6,277 cc (383 cu in) against the 410's 5,211 cc, an estimated 30 percent more power and torque, capable of 230 km/h (143 mph), with a limited-slip differential to cope. Inside, the traditional Blümel twin-spoke wheel was replaced by a three-spoked leather-wrapped one. The 1971 Series 2 added self-levelling suspension and a metric odometer, the Series 3 of a year later had a lower compression ratio and revised styling with the first Bristol four-headlamp layout, and for the Series 4 of 1974 the compression ratio was reduced dramatically (from 9.5:1 to 8.2:1) but compensated by a larger 6,556 cc (400 cu in) B engine, the Series 4 and 5 engines producing 265 bhp (198 kW) net and 335 lb-ft; the Series 5 of 1975-76 had the original Bristol badge restored and was the first Bristol with inertia-reel seat belts, and in 2010 Bristol offered a refurbished Series 6 with the 5.9-litre Magnum V8. Wheelbase 2,896 mm (114.0 in), length 4,902 mm (193.0 in), width 1,727 mm (68.0 in).
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 411 S1-S3 Chrysler B V8, 6,277 cc (1969–1973) | 1969–1973 | 6.3 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 411 S4-S5 Chrysler B V8, 6,556 cc (265 bhp, 1974–1976) | 1974–1976 | 6.6 L V8 | 265 hp | 335 lb-ft | — | RWD | — | — |
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