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* Power output of 525 bhp increases to 550 bhp at very high speed due to aerodynamically induced supercharging effect. Maximum speed approximately 210 mph.
* 0-60 mph in approximately 4 secs.
* Generous torque, high gearing and low drag ensure pleasing fuel economy. Even our "lead-footed" factory test drivers regularly return over 20 mpg.
* 6-speed, close ratio manual gearbox allows 60 mph in first gear, 100 mph cruising at 2,450 rpm in 6th.
* Engine produces an effortless flow of torque. Even at tickover there is 350 lb.ft (476 Nm) available. Generous peak torque of 525 lb.ft (714 Nm) is achieved at 4,200 rpm.
* Optional normally aspirated 'S' version offers 628/660 bhp and 590 lb.ft of torque.
* Optional twin turbocharged 'T' version produces 1012 bhp and 1036 lb.ft (1403 Nm) of torque.
A few weeks before the end of my English adventure, I gave Bristol one last try. I immediately recognised the cut-glass accent on the other end of the phone: Tony Crook, former RAF pilot, racing driver and the undisputed Emperor of Bristol Motor Cars. Luckily, the octogenarian and self-professed "living legend" didn't recognise my voice. Mr. Crook agreed to a "five-minute chat".
Discretion being the better part of valour, when my turn to speak finally arrived, I tried to establish a few simple facts.
How many cars does Bristol make?
"We don't quote production figures," Mr. Crook replied. "We always build fewer cars than people want."
How many craftsmen does Bristol employ to build this indeterminate number of cars?
"Not stated."
How much does a new Blenheim 3 cost?
"One hundred and thirty nine thousand pounds." (Approximately $250,000)
How much for the more "sporting" Blenheim 3S?
"Considerably more."
What sort of improvements does that include?
"Bigger camshafts. That sort of thing."
ik vind het fantastisch eigenwijs, maar blijkbaar moeten er toch mensen dat kopen (waarschijnlijk alleen rijke chauvinistische Britten) anders zouden die niet meer leven.
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