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Fitted 383 cu in. 6277cc engine installed with a Torqueflite 3 speed auto transmission.
The 411 body is very similar to the type 410. Externally the radiator grille is more trapezoidal than the 410's. The inner pair of driving lamps protrude from the radiator grille. Slimmer Bumpers wrap round the body at front and rear. There is an air vent intersected by a short moulding strip on both rear wing flanks linked by ducting to vents at the rear parcel shelf. Only one trim line is applied to the wing flanks. Door kick plates are narrower than on the 410. A wing mounted repeater flasher light is mounted on the top of the front wing flank. Bonnet badge is deleted in favour of a narrow nameplate.

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Door locks and handles are semi recessed. Bumpers are marginally higher. A self levelling suspension system was introduced. Odometer is also marked in Kph. Wheel rims are wider.

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Body is completely restyled. New larger 6556cc. 400ci. engine introduced. Most noticeable changes in appearance are the Front Wings, Bonnet, and Grille restyle. The s3 Grille contains name Bristol. Wings are not notched and present 4 siamised 7 inch Headlamps, providing excellent illumination for night driving. A more powerful alternator is installed to supply more electrical current and to cope with the extra demand.

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Coach line replaces side trims. Wider higher kickplate to protect door skins. Indicator repeater lamps moved to front of wings. Raised wing crowns provide manoeuvring sightlines and air dam effect over Bonnet surface at speed.
At the rear, the exhaust is split into 4 tail pipes siamised to each side and finish with Chrome trims.

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New slimmer chrome concentric rectangular form grille with word Bristol raised on metal ground set into centre of same.

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Boot lid slightly flatter. Simpler rectangular rear light clusters still set vertical but let into body, being shrouded on inner and top edges.

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Grille is of similar design to that used on the Type 411 s4 but colour changed to Matt Black and centred coloured Pegasus emblem atop Bristol Badge replaces the nameplate on the previous series.
Inertia seat belts fitted as standard specification.