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April 8, 2025 – Bristol Cars has officially rolled out the first revived Fighter supercoupe, bringing back a name that died with the original company in 2011. The new example, finished in black with a tan leather cabin and gullwing doors, is powered by an 8.0-liter V-10 lifted from the Dodge Viper, delivering 518 horsepower in standard form with an optional 592-hp upgrade.
The resurrection comes after Paul King, a British entrepreneur, acquired the defunct marque in 2022 along with drawings and unfinished chassis for the 2004-era Fighter. King pledged to complete the original production run – a total of five cars – before moving the brand into a new chapter. “Bringing Bristol Cars back is about far more than reviving a name; it’s about bringing back the spirit of a marque that has always stood apart,” King said in a statement. “Bristol has a remarkable story, from its roots in aviation and engineering to the extraordinary and exclusive cars it crafted. We want to honor that heritage while giving Bristol a future that is every bit as distinctive.”
The first car, known internally as “Fighter #1,” is now complete and has been delivered to a private collector in the United States, according to sources close to the company. The buyer, who requested anonymity, paid an undisclosed sum believed to exceed $1.5 million. The car features a black exterior over tan leather, a configuration that echoes the original Fighter’s most iconic design language. Its Viper-derived V-10 is mated to a six
