Bristol Cars to return as an EV-maker but there's still a place for petrol
Grand touring specialist could return with petrol, hybrid and fully electric cars
www.autoexpress.co.ukHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting:
Bristol Cars has been teased and discussed as a revival project, with plans floated for a return around 2026 to mark the marque’s 80th anniversary. Several outlets have reported on the ambition to reintroduce Bristol as a modern coachbuilder, with options including petrol, hybrid, and electric powertrains. This revival storyline appears across automotive news sites and specialty outlets, dating from late 2024.
Specific details about production timelines, model lineups, and powertrain sourcing remain unclear. Reports consistently note uncertainty over where powertrains will come from and how Bristol’s IP rights and manufacturing footprint will be handled in a restarted operation.
General sentiment in the coverage is cautious optimism, highlighting Bristol’s history and the appeal of a modern revival that preserves the brand’s luxury grand-tourer identity while leveraging contemporary propulsion options.
Key sources you can check for the most current updates:
If you’d like, I can summarize these articles in more detail or pull the very latest headlines from specific outlets. I can also set up a quick timeline of the revival rumors and official statements as they emerge.
Grand touring specialist could return with petrol, hybrid and fully electric cars
www.autoexpress.co.uk‘Today's announcements signify that we are nearing the completion of ‘Bristol is Reborn' - phase 1. Investments in our new products and facilities spearhead our modern philosophy for the Bristol marque', says general manager of Bristol Cars, Julian Ramshaw. ‘The definitions of luxury are changing. People's expectations are changing. And Bristol Cars is changing too. This is just the start, and there is a lot more to come from us'.
www.topgear.comThe company was founded shortly after WWII, but its hand-built cars have never been world-famous.
carbuzz.comBristol Cars will be back on the road in 2026, just in time to celebrate 80 years since it was founded.
www.hagerty.co.ukOne of the most eccentric British carmakers is coming back from the dead. Read more about the planned range-extended electric grand tourer at Car and Driver.
www.caranddriver.comRead our market-leading Bristol in-depth reviews, road tests and latest model news, brought to you by the Auto Express team.
www.autoexpress.co.ukA new Bristol has been teased in pictures hinting at a luxurious coupé that is due on sale in 2026...
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