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Bristol 411

Bristol 411
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The Bristol 411 is an automobile which was built by the British manufacturer Bristol Cars from 1969 to 1976. It was the fifth series of Chrysler-V8 engined Bristol models. The car was rated highly for its comfort, performance and handling by contemporary reviewers. With the 411, Bristol, for the first time since the 407 was introduced, made a change of engine. Although they were still using a Chrysler V8 engine, the old A type engine was gone. Replacing it was the much larger big-block B series engine of 6,277 cc (383.0 cu in) - compared to the 5,211 cc of the 410. This much larger engine gave the 411 an estimated 30 percent more power and torque than had been found in the 410. The 411 was capable of 230 km/h (143 mph). To cope with this extra power, a limited-slip differential was fitted. The interior showed a number of important changes from the Bristol 410. The traditional Blümel twin-spoke steering wheel was replaced by a more practical three-spoked leather-wrapped wheel, which, as a result of the traditional Bristol badge being removed from the front of the car, was the only place where this badge was retained.

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