Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Exotic
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Bentley introduced the Brooklands in 2008 as a limited, 550 units production vehicle aimed at those who asked for a luxurious and very fast grand tourer.
Almost a decade after Bentley ended up under Volkswagen's umbrella, it still relied on older technologies, and its design department still made the cars in an old-fashioned way. A way that most carmaker's customers liked, even though it didn't attract too many new buyers for it. The Brooklands was the hard-top version of the Azure, and it was also related to the Arnage. The latter was developed before the brand was bought by the German automaker.
While some thought that the Brooklands still featured an old-school design, others argued that it was a timeless vehicle. Indeed, the straight-up grille that resembled a ship's bow was not a modern-looking design, and yet it was timeless. The quad headlights, on the other hand, were neatly integrated into the front panel. But it wasn't all old-fashion; the bumper, for instance, sported an aerodynamic look, with two wide side scoops and a smaller, center one. From the profile, the swept-back greenhouse with thick C-pillars (there were no B-pillars, though) gave the impression of speed. Finally, at the back, the carmaker integrated flush taillights into the rear quarterpanels, flanking the trunk's lid.
Inside, Bentley created a harmonious interior with a mix of expensive leather, precious wood grain, and chromed trims. The instrument cluster revealed just two large dials for the speedometer and tachometer, while above the center stack, the carmaker added five additional gauges. Maybe they were not very usual for a luxury car, but they were a decisive signature for a Bentley.
Under the hood, Bentley used a twin-turbo V8 engine carried over from Rolls-Royce. It was an evolution of the 49-year-old 6.75-liter powerplant developed by the British automaker that still used a pushrod system.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.75L V8 6AT RWD (537 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6761 cm3 |
Power: | 395 KW @ 4100 RPM 537 HP @ 4100 RPM 530 BHP @ 4100 RPM |
Torque: | 775 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 1050 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 184 mph (296 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40 ZR20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 213 in (5410 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.4/63.3 in (1,610/1,608 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 122.7 in (3117 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5853 lbs (2655 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 8.1 mpg US (29 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 12.6 mpg US (18.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 465 g/km |