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Bentley Brooklands II 6.75 i V8 Biturbo (537 Hp)
Overall Rating
Bentley Brooklands:
Bentley Brooklands is the name of two distinct models produced by British automobile manufacturer Bentley Motors. The first Brooklands was a full-size luxury saloon, launched in 1992 to replace the Bentley Mulsanne and in turn succeeded by the Bentley Arnage in 1998.
Bentley resurrected the nameplate in 2007 with the Brooklands Coupé, a 2-door, 4-seater hardtop coupé version of the Bentley Azure. It was made between 2008 and 2011 in limited numbers.
These cars were named after Brooklands, a banked race track in Surrey, where Bentley obtained some of its greatest triumphs in the 1920s and 1930s....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Bentley Brooklands (II). With 1050 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2585 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s). The top speed reaches 296 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Bentley Brooklands II, like many ultra-luxury, low-volume vehicles, was not subjected to Euro NCAP crash testing. It features standard safety systems like ABS, but specific star ratings are unavailable.
6.75 i V8 Biturbo (537 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An exceptionally powerful and torquey 6.75L V8 Biturbo engine delivers effortless acceleration (0-100km/h in 5.3s) and a commanding driving experience, perfectly suited for high-speed grand touring.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large displacement, high-performance luxury coupe, fuel economy is very poor at 19.5 l/100 km combined, making it a significant running cost.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Immense power and torque for effortless cruising
- • Exclusive and distinctive grand touring experience
- • Supremely comfortable and refined ride
- • Hand-built quality and attention to detail
Cons:
- • Extremely high fuel consumption
- • Very expensive to purchase and maintain
- • Large size can be cumbersome in urban environments
- • Significant depreciation over time
- • Limited rear passenger space for a car of its size
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Brooklands: 1996 - 1998).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Bentley |
| Model: | Brooklands |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.75 i V8 Biturbo (537 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2008 |
| End of production: | 2011 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 537 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 79.4 Hp/l [143mm more] |
| Torque: | 1050 Nm @ 3250 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BFA More details about the engine BFA |
| Engine displacement: | 6761 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 9 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 28.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 14.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 19.5 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.3 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 296 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.8 kg/Hp, 207.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.5 kg/Nm, 406.2 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2585 |
| Max. weight: | 3165 |
| Max load: | 580 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5411 mm mm [143mm more] |
| Width: | 1932 mm mm [18mm more] |
| Height: | 1437 mm mm [48mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3116 mm mm [55mm more] |
| Front track: | 1610 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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