Bentley Brooklands

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Bentley Brooklands
Manufacturer Bentley
Parent company Vickers plc (1992-98)
Volkswagen Group (2008-present)
Production 1992–1998
2008-present
Assembly Crewe, England
Predecessor Bentley Mulsanne S
Successor Bentley Arnage
Class Full-size luxury car
Layout FR layout
First generation
Bentley Brooklands
Production 1992–1998
Assembly Crewe, England
Body style(s) 4-door sedan
Engine(s) 6.75L 300 hp V8
Transmission(s) 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase SWB: 120.5 in (3061 mm)
LWB: 124.5 in (3162 mm)
Length SWB: 207.4 in (5268 mm)
LWB: 211.4 in (5370 mm)
Width 1992-95: 79.0 in (2007 mm)
1995-98: 83.1 in (2111 mm)
Height 58.5 in (1486 mm)
Related Bentley Eight
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

The Bentley Brooklands was a full-size luxury sedan introduced for 1992 as the marque's new flagship after the Bentley Mulsanne and Bentley Eight were discontinued. The Brooklands was replaced by the Bentley Arnage in 1998 as the Bentley flagship model. At the 2007 Geneva Auto Show, Bentley resurrected the Brooklands nameplate for a two-door, four-seat coupe to be built for the 2008 model year.

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[edit] 1992-1997 Brooklands

The Brooklands continued Bentley's relatively angular design theme, which was also used on contemporary Rolls-Royce vehicles, throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. The exterior design featured the classic Bentley waterfall grille as well as dual headlights with wrap-around parking lights. As in many Bentley and Rolls-Royce vehicles the Brooklands also featured the trademark descending bootlid and chrome B-pillars.

The interior remained relatively unchanged from previous Bentley models with a more curvaceous design elements surrounding the leather wrapped centre console. The steering wheel and interior door panels remained unchanged. The interior continued to be surrounded by ample woodgrain which featured engraved, lighter-colored outlines on the door panels.

In the U.S. prices for the Brooklands started at around $156,500.

[edit] Technical specifications (1992-1997)

The 1992-1997 Brooklands was driven by a 6.75 L V8 with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle was rear wheel drive and featured independent front and rear suspension. While not as large as some other Ultra-luxury sedans, the Brooklands remained quite large with an overall length of 211.4" and 124.5" wheelbase (207.4" and 120.5" in SWB trim).

[edit] 2008 Brooklands Coupé

Second generation
2008 Bentley Brooklands Coupe
Production 2008-present
550
Predecessor Bentley Continental R
Bentley Continental T
Class Grand Tourer
Body style(s) 2-door pillarless coupe
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 6.75L V8 Twin-turbo, 530 bhp (395 kW)/1050 Nm
Transmission(s) 6-speed automatic
Wheelbase 3116 mm (122.7 in)
Length 5411 mm (213 in)
Width 2078 mm (81.8 in)
Height 1473 mm (58 in)
Related Bentley Arnage
Bentley Continental GT

The Bentley Brooklands Coupé will be hand-assembled, employing traditional coach-building techniques and the craftsmanship skills in wood veneer and leather hide for which Bentley is renowned. To ensure exclusivity, lifetime production will be strictly limited to 550 cars, with deliveries expected to start in the first half of 2008.[1]

The Brooklands is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V8 engine producing 530 bhp (395 kW) and 1050 Nm (774 ft·lbf). It can achieve 0-60 mph in around 5 seconds, and a top speed in the region of 296 km/h (184 mph). [2] With an optional ceramic braking system and 14 inch rotors the new Brooklands offers more stopping power than any passenger vehicle currently available for purchase.

This new coupe lacks a "B" pillar; thus it is a true hardtop with no post when all side windows are rolled down.

Specification:

  • Max Power: 530 bhp (395 kW) @ 4000 rpm
  • Peak Torque: 1,050 N·m (774 ft·lbf) @ 3250 rpm
  • 0-60 mph: 5.0s
  • 0-100 km/h: 5.3s
  • Top speed: 296 km/h (184 mph)

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ^ deLorenzo, Matt: "Ampersand: Bentley Brooklands", p.30, Road & Track, May 2007
  2. ^ leftanenews: 2008 Bentley Brooklands Coupe
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