Bristol Adds 'FIGHTER T' To Fighter Line Up

· Twin turbocharged and intercooled 8 litre V10 engine

· 1012 bhp at 5600 rpm

· 1036 lb.ft of torque at 4500 rpm

· Functional exterior styling changes and mechanical alterations to suit the extra performance

· Lightweight sports interior

· First deliveries of Fighter T expected September 2007

LONDON - November 8, 2006: During the short time the Bristol Fighter has been on the market, the company has noted that owners tend to use the cars as everyday transport instead of a conventional car. They also love to use them for recreational or track day purposes.

Bristol Fighter

In spite of the Fighter and Fighter S’s very high performance, to our surprise we have sometimes been asked for more. The Fighter T (which will be an addition to the range) answers these requirements without losing one iota of street level credentials.

At 3500 rpm the standard Fighter produces an impressive 525 lb.ft of torque. The Fighter T delivers more than 900 lb.ft at the same rpm, and continues to do so all the way up to the rev limit of 6000 rpm.

About the Fighter range:

Bristol Fighter

Bristol's Fighter is a new and exciting type of supercar. Designed entirely according to engineering and aerodynamic principles, it is intended to represent the finest and most exciting way for two people to travel by road. Central to the car's character is its uniquely charismatic 8-litre V.10 engine. Blessed with seemingly limitless torque it can be silent and smooth one minute or fiercely powerful the next, according to the driver's whim. By specifying a large naturally aspirated engine we achieve trouble free and remarkably economical operation with minimum service requirement. Whilst a 6 speed close ratio manual gearbox is standard the optional full automatic transmission occasions no noticeable diminution of performance and full manual control is available when required.

Bristol does not accept the conventional view that a car this fast need sacrifice anything in the way of cosseting luxury. Indeed, by concentrating on the needs of just two people the Fighter may very well be the most luxurious Bristol we have ever built. The exterior is clothed in hand beaten aluminium and carbon fibre bodywork. The interior is trimmed and coachbui1t to the highest standards combining the finest Wilton carpet, with extra soft leather and the luxury of extra thick soundproofing underlays. The perfect environment in which to enjoy the car's astonishing performance.

Driving is quite simply the Fighter's raison d'etre. It is designed to be exceptionally agile and accurate in its responses so as to provide maximum reward for the enthusiastic driver. Bristol's aerospace expertise has created a car that is remarkably light in weight yet sets new standards for structural stiffness and strength. The lowest attainable centre of gravity is allied to Bristol's trademark front mid-engine design giving a 52% rearward weight bias for improved traction, handling balance and responsiveness.

The Fighter's pure gull-wing doors look wonderful when open yet ensure unobstructed entry and a gracious exit even in a confined space or next to high kerbs. The interior will accommodate with remarkable comfort, individuals ranging in height from 5' to 6'7". All round visibility sets totally new standards ensuring that the car can always be parked with ease and positioned with satisfying accuracy on the road. Ample ground clearance eliminates concerns over negotiating speed humps or unpaved roads while an unexpectedly tight turning circle and compact external dimensions make the Fighter a really enjoyable town car. Most unusually a full-sized spare wheel is standard equipment and the luggage compartment provides more room than that of some four-seaters. Best of all, the Fighter is easily the most compact car in its class, as happy on small Alpine roads as it is in busy traffic.

In a world where cars are styled first and tested for function afterwards the Fighter is again unique. The entire body was designed by engineers from the outset to control the airflow over every surface. Lift and drag characteristics have been optimised using the same principles as successful Land Speed Record cars. There are no wings or venturis, nor are they needed. High-speed stability is absolute while the drag coefficient is a class leading 0.28 to the benefit of performance and fuel economy. In short a new aerodynamic standard has been set.

Bristol's new Fighter is designed without the usual cost constraints and coachbuilt by proud and conscientious artisans. For the experienced and highly discerning motorist there is no better way to travel from A to B however great or small that distance may be.

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE - layout 10 cylinders in vee formation. Construction: aluminium block, cylinder heads, inlet manifold and sump. Cubic capacity 7,996 cc. Fuel system: twin plenum sequential multi-pod injection. Ignition system: sequential electronic ignition with multiple coils. Compression ratio: 9.4:1. Bore/stroke 101.6 X 98.6 mm. Max Power 525/550 bhp at 5,600 rpm. Max torque 525 lb.ft at 3,600 rpm

FIGHTER 'S' (optional) Max power 628/660 bhp* at 5900 rpm. Max torque 580 lb.ft 3900 rpm. * Horsepower increases at high speed due to aerodynamic overpressure in inlet system

DRIVETRAIN - 6-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic. Final drive 3.07:1 with limited slip function.

STRUCTURE - Massively strong steel and aluminium platform chassis. Steel rollover safety cage. Aluminium exterior panels fanned by hand. Carbon fibre doors and tailgate.

SUSPENSION - Front: unequal length wishbones with concentric spring/damper units. Anti-roll bar. Anti dive geometry. Rear: unequal length wishbones with supplementary toe control arm and concentric spring/damper units. Anti-roll bar. Anti-squat geometry.

BRAKES - Front: ventilated disc with six piston calipers. Rear: ventilated disc with four piston calipers. Servo assistance.

WHEELS - 18 X 10" forged aluminium

TYRES Front and Rear: 285/40 X 18. Spare: full size wheel and tyre. Space saver optional.

FUEL CAPACITY: 100 litres standard, normal range 350-500 miles. 135 litres optional range 425-650 miles.

DIMENSIONS - Length: 4420 mm. (14'6"). Width: 1795mm. (5'10") Height: 1345mm. (4'5") Wheelbase 2750mm. (9") Front track and Rear track: 1470mm. (4'10") Kerb Weight: 1540kg. (3450lb) Turning circle: 11.5m (37'9")

BASE PRICE FIGHTER
£195,000
VAT @ 17.5% £34,125
Total £229,125 ($435,951 USD)

BASE PRICE FIGHTER 'S'
£218,000
VAT @ 17.5% £38,150
Total £256,150 ($487,417 USD)

BASE PRICE FIGHTER 'S'
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