Bristol built the Beaufort for European touring and gave it a fuel tank nearly 70% bigger than other Bristols of the era, so it could cover real continental distances between fill-ups.
Lead trim: Beaufort Chrysler 5.9 L turbocharged V8
Bristol 412Beaufort · 1984–1994
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FactBristol built the Beaufort for European touring and gave it a fuel tank nearly 70% bigger than other Bristols of the era, so it could cover real continental distances between fill-ups.
For export only, primarily to continental Europe, the Bristol Beaufort, named after Bristol Aeroplane's Second World War torpedo bomber, was the last development of the 412 to appear, using the same turbocharged 5.9-litre V8 as the Beaufighter. Unlike other 412s it was a true convertible with a powered roof and a reinforced windscreen frame to compensate for the absence of a fixed roll bar, and had a greatly enlarged 136 L (30 imp gal) fuel tank against 82 L (18 imp gal) for other Bristols of the time, allowing a range of around 800 km (500 mi) against 480 km (300 mi) for the Britannia, Brigand and Beaufighter. It was produced in very small numbers until 1994, the Bristol Owners Club listing a single Beaufort.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Chrysler 5.9 L turbocharged V8 | 1984–1994 | 5.9 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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Bristol built the Beaufort for European touring and gave it a fuel tank nearly 70% bigger than other Bristols of the era, so it could cover real continental distances between fill-ups.
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