a maximum speed of 241 km/h (150 mph). To cope with the extra torque, the Torqueflite automatic gearbox that had been a constant in every Bristol since the 407, was upgraded with a stronger, thicker propeller shaft and a torque converter taken from the 7.2 litre (440 cubic inch) RB engine found in Chrysler's top-of-the-line models during the 1970s. The Beaufighter was first built in 1982 and continued until 1993. “Fewer than 20” were made, according to the Bristol Cars website. Bristol Beaufort For export only, primarily to continental Europe, the Bristol Beaufort-once again named after a WW2 Bristol aircraft-was the last development of the 412 to appear. It used the same turbocharged 5,899 cc V8 found in the Beaufighter. Unlike other versions of the 412, the Beaufort was a true convertible, with a powered roof. The Beaufort had a reinforced windscreen frame to compensate for the absence of a fixed roll bar. To allow for the greater range between fill-ups with petrol necessary for touring beyond the short distances found in the British Isles, the Beaufort possessed a greatly enlarged fuel tank of as opposed to the mere tank of other Bristols of the time. This allowed a range from one fill-up to the next of around whereas the Britannia, Brigand, and Beaufighter could typically only go for without refuelling. It was produced in very small numbers until 1994. References External links Bristol Owners Club, Bristol Type 412 – Convertible / Saloon 412 1980s cars Convertibles Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Cars introduced in 1975