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603
1979 Bristol 603
United Kingdom
Gasoline
RWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Bristol
Model
603
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
S Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
200 hp
Power (kW)
147 kW
Top speed
217 km/h
(135 mph)
0–60 mph
7.6 seconds
0–100 km/h
7.9 seconds
Displacement
5,898 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,910 mm
(193.3 in)
Width
1,770 mm
(69.7 in)
Height
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,896 mm
(114.0 in)
Curb weight
1,785 kg
(3,935 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
90.93 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
8.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
82 litres
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,384 mm
(54.5 in)
Track, Rear
1,397 mm
(55.0 in)
Turning Circle
12.5 m
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
540 litres
Bristol
24 vehicles
603
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
603 Standard
1976–1983
Generation
1st Generation
Year
1979
Powertrain
S Automatic
Horsepower
200 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
RWD
Automatic, 3-speed
Gasoline
