The car's track was widened, and the suspension was reworked, reducing the turning radius by two feet (0.6 m). Under the skin, there were more modifications. Bristol also said that the car could carry four passengers comfortably and that there was enough legroom for rear passengers. The interior was still luxurious, boasting a combination of leather and wood materials, but the dashboard's design was new. Yet, the aluminum panels were still made by hand, and the spare wheel was still placed in a compartment behind the left front fender.
At the front, the former VW Scirocco headlights were replaced with a pair of two round headlamps, and the grille was adorned with a body-colored rim. Yet, the nose and the rear end of the car were slightly reshaped for a sleeker look. Keeping the same three-box sedan shape for the Blenheim was not a problem for the British carmaker. Also, the exterior was subtly revised, and the vehicle finally received a better transmission. And yet, some significant improvements were under the hand-crafter aluminum skin of the car. Bristol introduced the Blenheim II in 1998 as an improved version of the 603 model, which was initially launched in 1976.Īt first sight, there were no significant changes for the elegant British grand tourer.
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