411 Door handle and Bonnet

[Kevin H]

I feel it's unfortunate that Bristol started using a GM powertrain in the final chapter of the company's history. Given the small number of cars they were upgrading why not continue using the Chrysler engine they used in the 411 Series 6.

[Philip]

By that point the Magnum small block was obsolete, and the replacement Gen III Hemi has never had the aftermarket support in terms of management and tuning and accessories that the LS has, so the LS is the obvious answer. Think Brabazon offered a Gen III Hemi conversion..

[Kevin H]

Originally Posted by Philip

By that point the Magnum small block was obsolete,

That didn't stop them in the past. They could have used the LA engine in the 410, but they continued using the 318 poly A series after it had ceased production.

[Philip]

They could have done, of course - but as this was an upgrade to a modern drivetrain, who’d really choose a Magnum/A518 ahead of an LS3/6L80?

[Zorglub]

LS376/4L75E installed in a 410 Series 6

[peter dowdle]

What is a 410 Series 6

[Zorglub]

It’s shorthand to describe a 410 upgraded by the factory to new suspension, brakes, engine etc. Similar to what they did with the 411s