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Bristol 603

1976 – 1982 United Kingdom
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The Bristol 603 was in production from 1976 to 1982. Only one version was offered: the 5.9 V8, good for 175 hp.

Bristol 603
Body styleNot specified
Production1976 – 1982
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power175 hp
0–100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed225 km/h
Fuel economy—

Rear Wheel Drive

Compared with rivals

vs BMW 6 Series Coupe (1976 – 1979) vs Volvo 244 (1975 – 1990) vs Peugeot 604 (1975 – 1986) vs Maserati Quattroporte (1974 – 1978)

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.9 V8
5.9 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 175 hp 8.8 s 225 Automatic, 3 Speed

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5898 cm3 (360 ci)
Power
129 KW @ 4000 RPM175 HP @ 4000 RPM173 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
270 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM366 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
Automatic, 3 Speed

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/80 R15

Dimensions

Length
193.3 in (4910 mm)
Width
69.7 in (1770 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
54.5/55 in (1,384/1,397 mm)
Wheelbase
114 in (2896 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3935.3 lbs (1785 kg)
Length4,910 mm
Width1,770 mm
Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,896 mm
Curb weight1,785 kg
Torque366 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.