Bristol Fighter 2004-2011

[Mr.Tiv]

Wow! I want one. I'd say that in the market area of 1000bhp cars, I'd take that over a veyron any day. I've always thought this to be a beautiful car, even if Bristols are, typically, a bit conservative in styling. I can't help but wonder what it will cost. On a related note, how much does a "normal" Fighter cost?

[go.pawel]

On a related note, how much does a "normal" Fighter cost?

Fighter - 229,000 GBP (approx. 342,000 EUR or 436,000 USD)
Fighter S - 257,000 GBP (approx. 384,000 EUR or 490,000 USD)

[Hold_&]

No idea about its weight ?

[Jack_Bauer]

No idea about its weight ?

Bristol quotes a weight of 1475kg (3310lb) for the standard Fighter. I guess with the addition of the turbo, intercooler and I imagine extra cooling you could expect the weight to increase somewhat over that. So not a lightweight then, but certainly not in Veyron-esque heavyweight territory.

[:Exige:]

It's be more rewarding to drive than the Veyron - fact. Made by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

[092326001]

Made by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.

The only car that'll probably hold true in that statement is Lotus Seven

All other cars were made for profit.

BTW the Fighter needs new design, its just too boring. Maybe more agressive grill and headlights or hood could make more aggressive.

[RazorGraphX]

The only car that'll probably hold true in that statement is Lotus Seven

All other cars were made for profit.

If I remember correctly, the Jaguar XJ220 would also hold true to that statement. I believe it was designed by Jaguar engineers off the clock.

[:Exige:]

The only car that'll probably hold true in that statement is Lotus Seven

All other cars were made for profit.

You know little about Bristol obviously. If Bristol cared about profits, they wouldn't turn customers down who THEY think do not suit their brand. And there are thousands more cars that are not made for profit ... it's just that you've managed to focus on one of the few that are well known. If a car wasn't made for profit, it wouldn't sell many units and that's why you haven't heard of other cars not made for profit.

Of course, the Lotus Seven has been whored out by various companies ever since its conception. Caterham pretty much haven't made profit from anything else. Saying the Lotus Seven wasn't made for profit is unfounded. If I remember rightly, they made a special edition for 'The Prisoner' ... if that's not a money-making gimmick, then nothing is.

If I remember correctly, the Jaguar XJ220 would also hold true to that statement. I believe it was designed by Jaguar engineers off the clock.

You couldn't be any more wrong. If it wasn't made by enthusiasts, they would have used a V12 instead of the same V6 used in the Austin Metro 6R4. They would've gave it a half-decent soundtrack. The only reason the XJ220 didnt make profit apart from that is because of the economic crisis raging at the time. The XJR15 would be a better mule for your point.

[man 430gt]

My Days, that is one kick-ass car!..

[RazorGraphX]

You couldn't be any more wrong. If it wasn't made by enthusiasts, they would have used a V12 instead of the same V6 used in the Austin Metro 6R4. They would've gave it a half-decent soundtrack. The only reason the XJ220 didnt make profit apart from that is because of the economic crisis raging at the time. The XJR15 would be a better mule for your point.

I could be slightly wrong, if I was referring to the production XJ220. The original prototype from 1988 did have a V12 in it. It was originally designed as a one-off by "The Saturday Club," and only put into production once Jaguar saw its potential, at which point, yes, it suffered from the economy at the time.

[derekthetree]

If Bristol cared about profits, they wouldn't turn customers down who THEY think do not suit their brand.

two words:

noel gallagher

[man 430gt]

two words:

noel gallagher

Lol, don't get it?

[derekthetree]

Lol, don't get it?

noel gallagher has/had a Bristol blenheim

[Ferrer]

Bristol Fighter #4

[Ferrer]

Bristol Fighter #5