Bristol Type 603
| Bristol Type 603 | |
|---|---|
Bristol Brigand | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Cars |
| Production | 1976-2011 |
| Designer | Dudley Hobbs |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door saloon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Bristol 412 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic from Blenheim |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4,910 mm (193 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (70 in) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (57 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bristol 411 |
The Bristol Type 603 is a car that was launched in 1976 by British manufacturer Bristol Cars to replace the 411. With the 603 – introduced along with the Zagato-built 412 – the Bristol car underwent its first major facelift since the introduction of the 406 in the late 1950s. The design was to last until the marque's demise in 2011. Bristol's chief designer Dudley Hobbs strove to make the car more spacious and aerodynamic, while also using flatter body panels that would be easier to hammer.