When viewed at its launch in 1994, replacing both types Brigand and Britannia, details of this new derivation of the Type 603 Saloon amply justified the adoption of yet another famous Bristol Aeroplane Company name for this type.

The curved lower edge of the grille aperture of the new Blenheim emulates the grille chrome trim used on the early 410 and the 411 s3 lighting treatment is remembered in a return to the use of Siamesed driving lamps.

Wheelbase 2896 mm 114 in   Track front 1426 mm 56.1 in   rear 1438 mm 56.6 in   Length 4861 mm 191.4 in   Width 1746 mm 68.7 in   Height 1438 mm 56.6 in   Kerb weight 1762 kg 3885 lb   Fuel capacity 82 litres 18 UK Gal 21.7 US Gal engine Manufacturer Chrysler Type V-8 OHV 16 valves total 2 valves per cylinder Main bearings 5 Bore × stroke 101.60mm × 90.93mm 4 in × 3.58 in Bore/Stroke ratio 1.12 Displacement 5898 cc (359.918 cu in) Unitary capacity 737.25 cc/cylinder Aspiration Normal Coolant Water Specific torque   chassis Engine location Front Engine alignment Longitudinal Steering recirculating ball PAS Turning circle 11.90 m Suspension Front I.W.CS.ARB. Rear I.TB.WL. Brakes F/R Di/Di-S Brake ∅ F/R / mm Transmission 4A Drive RWD