The Fighter was also much more aerodynamic than most other supercars, with a drag coefficient of just 0.28. Bristol avoided add-ons to create downforce, knowing they just create drag at the same time.

Bristol began delivering the first production units of the Fighter to eager owners in the summer of 2004. By that time, several car magazines were also given a couple of examples to test.

The Bristol Fighter was designed in 1916 as a replacement for the B.E. two-seaters. It proved an excellent fighting machine when flown in the aggressive manner of a single-seater. By the end of ...