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Written by Joe Holding
Five years after being rescued from insolvency by Frazer Nash Research, Bristol Cars has unveiled its first new model in well over a decade on the 70th anniversary of the company"s foundation.The Bullet inspired by an old speedster that the new owners discovered under a sheet of tarpaulin at the factory is a modern take on the British marque"s history dating back to 1947.On the surface it looks like a classic, but in fact the Bullet has been built with contemporary features that bring together the bygone era styling with up to date technology.Hand-built in Chichester, the traditional aluminium bodywork has been ditched in favour of stronger, lighter carbon fibre composites, ensuring that the kerb weight hits a featherweight 1,100kg.Meanwhile the dash can be finished with either a traditional wooden panelling or a choice of carbon fibre weaves, and is equipped with a touch screen which will link up to your smartphone over Bluetooth or wifi.
Date written: 28 Jul 2016
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ID: 4445
Five years after being rescued from insolvency by Frazer Nash Research, Bristol Cars has unveiled its first new model in well over a decade on the 70th anniversary of the company"s foundation.The Bullet inspired by an old speedster that the new owners discovered under a sheet of tarpaulin at the factory is a modern take on the British marque"s history dating back to 1947.On the surface it looks like a classic, but in fact the Bullet has been built with contemporary features that bring together the bygone era styling with up to date technology.Hand-built in Chichester, the traditional aluminium bodywork has been ditched in favour of stronger, lighter carbon fibre composites, ensuring that the kerb weight hits a featherweight 1,100kg.Meanwhile the dash can be finished with either a traditional wooden panelling or a choice of carbon fibre weaves, and is equipped with a touch screen which will link up to your smartphone over Bluetooth or wifi.
Date written: 28 Jul 2016
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 4445