Bentley Brooklands
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Inspired by the exploits of the ‘Bentley Boys’ at the famous Brooklands racetrack in the 1920’s, the new Bentley Brooklands captures all the style, power and splendour of that era. A grand touring coupé with classic British proportions and a strictly limited lifetime production of 550 cars. With the first year’s production already sold out, and the first deliveries to begin in the first quarter of 2008, it’s clear that the Bentley Brooklands is destined to become a collectors' classic.
Performance
Exhilarating, effortless, accessible performance for those truly passionate about their driving. Beneath the muscular, coach-built body of the Bentley Brooklands lies the most powerful Crewe-built V8 ever produced, developing 530bhp (395kW) and a maximum torque of an astonishing 774lb ft (1050Nm), the highest ever torque output of any V8 automotive engine in the world.
Performance figures capture supercar performance from a luxury four-seater coupé. The Bentley Brooklands is capable of reaching 60mph in just 5.0 seconds (0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds), has a top speed of 184mph (296km/h) and with an enhanced chassis and optional carbon carbide brakes, provides the handling to match the awesome power.
Engine
With a record power output of 530bhp (395kW) and 1050Nm (774lb ft) of torque, the Bentley Brooklands 6.75 litre twin-tubocharged V8 engine offers the highest ever torque output of any V8 engine in the world. In gear acceleration times are greatly increased with the Bentley Brooklands capable of accelerating from 50-70mph in 2.4 seconds (80-120km/h in 3.1 seconds).
This performance is achieved by the introduction of a new free-flowing air induction system, sports exhaust with rifled detailing and the re-calibration of the valve timing and engine management system. The main philosophy behind the record outputs being to unlock the power potential of the V8 and to allow it to breathe more efficiently.
Design
Bentley’s rich coupé heritage provided the stimulus for the design team to create a powerful, muscular and rakish grand touring coupé. Beautiful flowing lines pay tribute to the traditional coach-building skills synonymous with Bentley whilst its design and engineering allow for a contemporary take on tradition.
The Bentley Brooklands sporting pedigree is unquestionable. Its low roofline with dramatically raked front and rear screens, pillar-less, elongated glass area and graceful, prominent haunches lend to a sleek, purposeful appearance. This exclusive character is further distinguished by ‘Le Mans’ front wing vents and brushed aluminium treadplates, a dark-tinted steel Bentley matrix grille and an optional Flying ‘B’ retractable radiator mascot.
As the Bentley Brooklands is to be strictly limited in volume, the design allows Bentley to introduce unique features that necessitate specialist coach-building techniques. The ‘floating’ rear screen with it’s lower edge sitting well above the upper edge of the boot lid provides a flowing, flawless line to the back of the car. A feature that can only be achieved by individually hand-welding the rear wings to the C-pillars.
Craftsmanship
Bentley's renowned craftsmanship skills in wood veneers and leather hides are once again employed to ensure that every hand-assembled Bentley Brooklands benefits from the same traditional coach-building techniques befitting of the Bentley heritage. A ‘design house’ rather than car company attitude to Bentley interiors ensures that the Bentley Brooklands’ beautiful hand-finishing is no different to a bespoke suit or haute couture dress.
Sumptuous, hand-crafted luxury with a distinctly sporting character. The interior design of the Bentley Brooklands lends itself to a sporting atmosphere, complemented by design aspects such as aluminium foot pedals, footrest and distinctive new “Sandwich” piping that sits flush with the stitching. Yet it still offers the highest levels of comfort and legroom to all four occupants.
The interior design echoes the sleek profile of the elegant exterior by offering a new, single-piece, hide-trimmed roof lining which flows uninterrupted from the front windscreen to the rear of the car. This extensive use of leather hides makes Bentley the only manufacturer in the world to offer a cabin entirely trimmed with leather hides. The pillar-less window design and wider front and rear cabin with individual, electronically operated seats in the rear, help to enhance the feeling of comfort and space.
Specifications
ENGINE
- Engine Capacity: 6761cc
- Max. Power: 530bhp / 537 PS / 395kW @ 4000rpm
- Max.Torque: 1050Nm, 774 lb.ft @ 3250rpm
- Compression Ratio: 7.8:1
- Emission Level : EU 4 / LEV II
- Fuel: 98 (95) RON
DRIVELINE AND TRANSMISSION
- ZF 6-Speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic feature
PERFORMANCE
- Max. Speed: 184mph / 296km/h
- Acceleration 0 - 60mph: 5.0 seconds
- Acceleration 0 - 100km/h: 5.3 seconds
- Acceleration 30 - 50mph: 1.7 seconds
- Acceleration 50 - 80km/h: 1.6 seconds
- Acceleration 50 - 70mph: 2.4 seconds
- Acceleration 80 - 120km/h: 3.1 seconds
- Power rating based on 98 RON fuel
FUEL CONSUMPTION
- EU DRIVE CYCLE
- Urban 9.8mpg: 28.8 litres/100km
- Extra-Urban: 20.1mpg 14.1 litres/100km
- Combined: 14.5mpg 19.5 litres/100km
- Co2 emissions (combined): 465g/km
DIMENSIONS
- Overall Length: 5411mm 213.03in
- Width across mirrors: 2078mm 81.81in
- Height: 1473mm 57.99in
- Wheel Base: 3116mm 122.68in
- Track Front / Rear: 1610mm / 1608mm 63.39in / 63.31in
Features
EXTERIOR
- Chromed radiator shell with 2-D Bentley Winged 'B' badge
- Painted radiator shell with retractable Flying 'B' radiator mascot
- Chromed radiator shell with retractable Flying 'B' radiator mascot
- Chromed door mirror caps
- Bright stainless steel Bentley matrix grille to radiator shell
- Bright stainless steel Bentley matrix grille to radiator shell and bumper apertures
- One-touch power folding door mirrors with electrochromic glass (chrome)
- Personalised treadplate plaques (price on application)*
- Market Specific. Please consult your dealer for more details
SPECIAL COLOURS
- Paint colour matched to customer specification*
- Paint colour from previous Bentley Model Year range **
- Fine lines colour matched to customer specification**
- Individual colour matched samples can be provided 4 weeks from receipt of customer sample. Some colours are not available in waterborne paint technology
- Special effect paint finishes (e.g. Pearlescent) will attract an additional charge - price on application
EXTERIOR FEATURES
- UK NavTrak ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition). For UK vehicles, provides Europe-wide 24 hour service for pro-active stolen car alert, auto car location and tracking service (includes 12 months service contract)
WHEELS & TYRES
- 20" 16-spoke disc aluminium alloy wheel - polished (available early 2008)
- 20" 5-spoke, 2-piece aluminium alloy - painted (available early 2008)
- 20" 5-spoke, 2-piece aluminium alloy - polished (available early 2008)
- Carbon ceramic brakes (only available with 20" wheels)
INTERIOR
- Winged B' emblems to waist rails (4) (n/a with Piano Black or aluminium/carbon fibre waist rails)
- Veneer surround to cruise control switches
- Burr Oak veneer
- Dark Stained Burr Walnut veneer
- Birds Eye Maple veneer with Walnut substrate (extended lead time, please consult your dealer)
- Olive Ash veneer with Walnut substrate (extended lead time, please consult your dealer)
- Vavona veneer with Walnut substrate (extended lead time, please consult your dealer)
- Dark Stained Vavona veneer with Dark Stained Burr Walnut substrate (Available early 2008. Extended lead time, please consult your dealer)
- Madrona veneer with Walnut substrate (extended lead time, please consult your dealer)
- Part veneered steering wheel (veneer ring insert to face). Available in Burr Walnut, Dark Stained *Burr Walnut, Burr Oak, Birds Eye Maple & Piano Black
- Wood & Hide trimmed steering wheel (straight grained). Available in Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Burr *Walnut, Burr Oak & Piano Black
- Hide colour from previous Bentley Model Year range (includes contrast secondary hide, steering wheel & gear selector where specified)
- Hide colour matched to customer specification*
- Embroidered marque emblems to all head restraints
- Two-tone facia top roll
- Engine-turned aluminium inserts to facias only
- Engine-turned aluminium inserts to facias & waist rails
- Dark tint appearance to engine-turned aluminium facias*
- Dark tint appearance to engine-turned aluminium facias & waist rail inserts*
- Carbon fibre inserts to facias*
- Carbon fibre inserts to facias & waist rails*
- Diamond-quilted indented hide sports seats
- Fluted hide sports seats with co-ordinated sandwich piping (matched to main hide)
- Valet parking key - integrated key / alarm fob (in addition to 2 master keys supplied as standard)
- Market specific and indicates potential extended lead times. Please consult your dealer for more details
AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS
- Alpine Radio/CD audio system with MP3 play and 6-disc autochanger & JL speakers*
- Alpine Radio/CD premium high-end audio system with 6-disc autochanger, JL speakers, amplification upgrade & subwoofer*
- Reversing camera to Sat Nav screen*
- Market specific and indicates potential extended lead times. Please consult your dealer for more details
