Bristol Bullet (automobile)
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The Bristol Bullet[1] is a two-seat, open-top sports car produced by Bristol Cars. Originally announced under the working title of "Project Pinnacle" in 2015, it was first shown to the public under camouflage at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Bullet commemorates Bristol's 70th anniversary, and is the company's first all-new car since the Bristol Fighter, which was produced between 2004 and 2011, as well as the first Bristol car to utilize a carbon fibre chassis. Power is sourced from a naturally aspirated 4.8-litre BMW V8 producing 400 bhp, but will be the last Bristol to do so before switching to forced induction engines. The retro design was a homage of the Bristol 405 Drophead coupé due to the high resemblance to the design cues of the classic roadster.
The Bullet was officially revealed on 26 July 2016, with hand-built production due to commence in Chichester in 2017. A plug-in hybrid luxury grand tourer will join the lineup afterwards, serving as the company's flagship.[2]
References
- ↑ Sheehan, Sam (15 July 2016). "Bristol Bullet - Project Pinnacle name revealed ahead of debut". Autocar. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ↑ Jenkins, Alex (18 July 2016). "Bristol Cars to make comeback with new Bristol Bullet". Auto Express. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
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