Digsy Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Now thats what you call additional power Wednesday 8th NovemberBRISTOL UPRATES MIGHTY FIGHTER Fighter T offers 1,000-plus bhp and lb-ft of torque Bristol FighterBristol Cars is uprating the already pretty mighty Fighter. Dropped into the new Fighter T, the Viper-derived 8-litre V10 is to sprout a pair of turbochargers and an intercooler, to boost power from its current level of 525bhp and peak torque of 525lb-ft to a seriously scary 1,012bhp and 1,036lb-ft at 4,500rpm. Specific output rises to 127bhp/litre. Bristol reckoned that it was inspired by the fact that most buyers of its cars use them as "everyday transport instead of a conventional car. They also love to use them for recreational and track day purposes." And Bristol has "to its surprise" been asked for more power -- the Fighter T is the answer. Apart from the astonishing power upgrade, external changes include a diffuser at the rear which is said to cut drag to 0.27Cd. other changes include a stiffer structure, firmer springs, lower ride height by 10mm, and revised suspension geometry. Bristol reckoned that the exhausts will now exit at the side -- Viper style - although whether this will pass the regulators remains to be seen. It should prove easy to drive though. The mighty V10 is mated to a six-speed box, geared for 50mph/1,000rpm in top. The company's view is that it "does not accept the conventional view that a car this fast need sacrifice anything in the way of cosseting luxury. Indeed, by concentrating on the needs of just two people the Fighter may very well be the most luxurious Bristol we have ever built. "The exterior is clothed in hand beaten aluminium and carbon fibre bodywork. The interior is trimmed and coachbui1t to the highest standards combining the finest Wilton carpet, with extra soft leather and the luxury of extra thick soundproofing underlays. "Bristol's new Fighter is designed without the usual cost constraints and coachbuilt by proud and conscientious artisans. For the experienced and highly discerning motorist there is no better way to travel from A to B however great or small that distance may be." And about a third of the price of a Veryon.......... Not sure it will have had the same R & D budget, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 And its 10 times as ugly as a Veyron. I just checked the pics (never heard about that car ), and my god, it looks sooo dated I d have a TVR Sagaris over this one any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Ah, but your missing th point, it's meant to look like this its based on a retro fighter look, it even has a drving hours meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Ah, but your missing th point, it's meant to look like this its based on a retro fighter look, it even has a drving hours meter. There should be no point. I think its ugly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 it does look like a bad kit car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptist Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Veyron is an engineering masterpiece, something that is fully engineered as a package, that is just a piece of @*!# with loads of power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Its a fast bad kit car, a tad pricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 don't VW loose about 400K on each car though in terms of actual cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Veyron is an engineering masterpiece, something that is fully engineered as a package, that is just a piece of @*!# with loads of power. mood king Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 don't VW loose about 400K on each car though in terms of actual cost. Actually they loose around 4 million quid on each car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 thought there was a 4 in it somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 After the release of the car, it has been reported that while each Veyron is being sold for £840,000, the production costs of the car are approximately £5 million per vehicle. This is not the price to produce one vehicle, but rather the cost of the entire Veyron project divided by the number of vehicles produced at that time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 So hence the cost per vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenG Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Whats the chrome kinetix piece on the top? The plenum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptist Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Veyron is an engineering masterpiece, something that is fully engineered as a package, that is just a piece of @*!# with loads of power. mood king ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Whats the chrome kinetix piece on the top? The plenum. Is that a special plenum for FI as it looks very different to my Kinetix one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 The Veyron is an engineering masterpiece, something that is fully engineered as a package, that is just a piece of @*!# with loads of power. mood king ???? Sorry Bap, I just thought you were a bit emotional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptist Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Not emotional, just have my opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Whats the chrome kinetix piece on the top? The plenum. Is that a special plenum for FI as it looks very different to my Kinetix one lots of different views stateside about the SSV. Many hate it, saying it actually loses you power, especially if you put it on NA. Looks good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captint Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 What's the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenG Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Certainly worked for me. Big hike in peak power and torque before I had it all tuned: http://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=160723 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptist Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Nice one Steve, good results. Although I think your a total sh*t stabber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenG Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I was pretty surprised by the results... ... you monkey fluffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Jeezus, you in-bred, butt-licking sons of infested whores ( ), if only the politicians new how easy it is to get along with smilies. I think you've come up with the solution to bring about world peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I was pretty surprised by the results... ... you monkey fluffer Wasn't there a subsequent dyno which gave lower readings or is that my old age creeping in. As I recall, first results were mega? From a bit of research in the States, the consensus was that the SSV 'could' deliver excellent results but it was rather dependent on lots of dyno time to tune - perhaps unsurprising when you look at the design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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