Bentley Brooklands Coupé

The Bentley Brooklands Coupé is a two-door hardtop coupé version of the Bentley Azure convertible (itself related to the Bentley Arnage). As a hand-assembled car made in very small numbers, employing traditional coach-building techniques and craftsmanship skills in wood and leather, the Brooklands Coupé is the true successor to the discontinued Bentley Continental R and T. Lifetime production is planned for 550 cars, and deliveries started in the first half of 2008.[1][2][3]

Bentley Brooklands Coupé
2009 Bentley Brooklands Coupé
Overview
ManufacturerBentley Motors
Production2008–2011
max. 550 units
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer (S)
Body style2-door hardtop coupé
RelatedBentley Arnage
Bentley Azure
Powertrain
Engine6.75 L Bentley V8 twin-turbo, 530 hp (395 kW; 537 PS)/1050 Nm
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,116 mm (122.7 in)
Length5,411 mm (213.0 in)
Width1,900 mm (74.8 in) (w/mirrors: 2,125 mm (83.7 in))
Height1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Kerb weight2,650.5 kg (5,843 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBentley Continental R
Bentley Continental T
SuccessorBentley Continental GT
Rolls-Royce Wraith

The Brooklands is powered by a 6.75-litre Rolls-Royce twin-turbocharged OHV V8 engine,[3] producing 530 hp (395 kW)[3] and 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft), the highest torque ever developed by a production V8 engine using petrol (there are diesel V8s producing more). It was featured on Top Gear in series 11 by Jeremy Clarkson, and due to the car having so much torque, one of the car's tires blew out during a powerslide after prolonged aggressive driving with its traction control off. It can achieve 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) in around 5.0 seconds,[3] and a top speed in the region of 296 km/h (183.9 mph).[3] With an optional Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) ceramic composite braking system with 14-inch SGL Carbon brake discs (only with 20-inch wheels),[3] the new Brooklands offers more stopping power than any other passenger vehicle currently available for purchase. This coupé lacks a "B" pillar.

Specifications:

  • maximum rated motive power: 530 hp (395 kW; 537 PS)[3] at 4,000 rpm
  • maximum torque: 1,050 N⋅m (774 lbf⋅ft) at 3,250 rpm
  • 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h): 5.0 seconds[3]
  • 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph): 5.3 seconds
  • Top speed: 296 km/h (183.9 mph)[3]
  • 0 to 100 mph (0 to 161 km/h): 11.7 seconds
  • Front view
  • Rear view

References
  1. deLorenzo, Matt: "Ampersand: Bentley Brooklands", p.30, Road & Track, May 2007
  2. "Bentley Brooklands Reference". Car Auto Portal Inc. CarAutoPortal.com. Archived from the original on 23 December 2010. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
  3. "2008 Bentley Brooklands Coupe". LeftLane. LeftLaneNews.com. Archived from the original on 5 November 2011. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
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