412 virtues

[TBC]

I have to say that the usual expectation of a car manufacturer is that the new product should build upon the qualities of its predecessor. As such I fail to see why the 412 wouldn't handle better than the 411.

Comparing the 412 with a new Blenheim, would, i feel, be an unfair comparison based on two factors: more than 30 years divides the two so such items as suspension units, shock absorbers, etc have improved immeasurably in that time (if we are comparing original specification). The set up on the Blenheim is considerably different to the 412 and not just in the technology used but also areas such as the track where this has been eased out over the last few years on Blenheims. These two alone would be enough to make a marked difference to the way a car handles.

As both have adjustable suspension it should be possible to adjust to suit virtually any owner. But then that was always the Bristol way.

Keith