Bristol launches Bullet for 70th anniversary

Luxury British manufacturer, Bristol Cars, has unveiled all new Bullet to celebrate its 70-year reputation for high quality craftsmanship and choosing to remain small and exclusive rather than expand into mass-market territory.

The Bullet comes with a complete V8 Hercules engine manufactured by BMW, top speeds of 155mph (250km/h) and will cost ‘under £250,000’.

Unveiled at the Dorchester Hotel in London, Bullet is a handmade two-seater, described by the firm as ‘a sublime British sports car and production is set to begin in West Sussex, early next year.

Bullet, the firm’s first new model since its two-seater Fighter in 2004, can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds.

The organisation, which went into administration in 2011 but was rescued by technology company Frazer Nash, said carbon fibre composites are used for the body of the Bullet to give it strength and rigidity while minimising weight.

A touch screen is embedded in the dashboard and there is a button to provide direct access to the manufacturer’s only showroom, in Kensington, West London.

The Bullet was developed under the codename Project Pinnacle after a prototype was discovered hidden under a dusty tarpaulin in a factory.

‘This unique speedster sets the tone for the future of Bristol Cars – with a focus on luxury, performance and elegance.

‘The discovery of the prototype at the factory provided us with the perfect way to celebrate this incredible marque’s 70th anniversary.

‘Open top, highly luxurious, lightweight and full of torque, it really is the ultimate driver’s car,’ General Manager of Bristol Cars, Julian Ramshaw said.