Bristol's Chrysler Engines

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by jimfoz

I don't think it did. I say it was a 440, but it was described as a 7.2 which is probably the same thing? Not sure if it was merely an overbored 5.2. I notice Bristol offer an enlarged 7.2 upgrade for the older pre 603 V8's

440 cubic inch is 7.2 litres, but those small block engines used in the 603 are a thinwall casting and I believe the maximum they can be bored out to is about 365 cid (if my sums are correct). You might be able to get a bit more by 'stroking' it but it wouldn't get anywhere near 440 cid.

However, uprated 440 crate engines are readily available from the US for about USD10k and given that Bristol altered the chassis to accommodate the taller turbocharged engine in the Brigand I'm sure it's not a big deal for them to do the same for any of the earlier V8 cars.