click above image to view 23 high-res images of the new Bentley Brooklands coupe
Bentley describes its new Brooklands coupe that's being unveiled right now in Geneva as a "grand touring coupe with classic British proportions." Yes, it certainly has classic British proportions if by that Bentley means it's as big as Britain itself. The new 2+2 coupe by the boys and girls from Crewe is named after the famed Brooklands banked race track in Surrey, England where Bentley made a name for itself in motorsports during the 1920s.
The Brookland's got a classic Bentley face, a modern profile (check out the fender vents!) with B-pillarless side glass and massive 20-inch wheels that shine with a mirror finish. The interior features typical Bentley craftsmanship, which means by-hand construction of the leather-lined surfaces and symmetrical wood trim. The rear passengers benefit from limo-like legroom and power adjustable cushions, as well. A prodigious amount of power is provided by Bentley's all-aluminum 6.75L turbocharged V8 with revised cams and a lower inertia turbo that helps push power to an even 500bhp and around 775 ft-lbs. of earth-wrinkling torque. Needless to say, 60 mph will come and go faster than your fat wallet. Only 505 Brooklands will be made by Bentley, making it one exclusive land yacht for the ridiculously wealthy. Deliveries are scheduled to start in the first half of 2008 for the sheiks, musicians and tech company moguls who will no doubt plunk down a deposit.
We've got plenty more shots of the Bentley Brooklands in our high-resolution gallery. We'll bring you live shots and the official press release as soon as we get our grubby hands on them.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
benp @ Mar 6th 2007 3:22AM
This looks so much better than the Rolls Royce cars that are now out there. This is classic British understated styling. It seems like the Bentley team gets what the old money people want, and not all flash like the new RRs.
Craig @ Mar 6th 2007 3:45AM
I like the really subtle waistline lift above the rear wheels, sorta like a chick who wears a top that gives just a small glimpse of the massive cleavage you know is hidden from sight....
Although this one weighs a lot and is from England, could be a mistake to go near :)
H4t3r @ Mar 6th 2007 3:55AM
yeah, but why not put a twin turbo v12 in it?
i mean 500hp isn't what it used to be
look at the numbers on the S class AMG~its almost insane
H4t3r @ Mar 6th 2007 3:55AM
the C pillar is too fat, i like the tail lights, but it seems like a mash-up with the continental. I really like the older Bentleys, but this almost looks like a hatch back
Phillip @ Mar 6th 2007 4:01AM
"turbocharged V8 with revised cams and a lower"
Correct if I'm wrong but does this engine not have a single cam and pushrods?
Liran @ Mar 6th 2007 4:24AM
It seems like Bentley took a step back in the advancement of its company's design. The Arnage, Azure, and Continental series offer a modern & contempory yet classic design philosophy. This car just seems like the Bentleys of the 90's; Boxy, boring, and overpriced.
BOB @ Mar 6th 2007 4:39AM
I live in the slums near Bev Hills -- I am sure to see lots of this EXQUISITE CAR!
Eduardo @ Mar 6th 2007 6:53AM
oh my God it's beautiful. HIGH FIVE!
HAT3R @ Mar 6th 2007 8:28AM
The old Bentley Continental T had the best proportions, it also had a very thin C pillar~i admit i really like the front end on this new one though
http://www.rrab.com/bcontt.htm
zach @ Mar 6th 2007 9:33AM
forget the conti gt - this is what a bentley is supposed to be!
John P. @ Mar 6th 2007 10:56AM
ahhhhhhhhhh. where the rolls fails miserably, this works completely. A beautifully done face, proportionally correct sides and back, understated elegance done right. Bravo Bentley.
ruggels @ Mar 6th 2007 11:11AM
"yeah, but why not put a twin turbo v12 in it?
i mean 500hp isn't what it used to be"
Ditto, it seems a little odd to me that Crewe's most archaic engines are fixed to their most expensive models in the name of heritage et-al. I'd rather see VAG develop a new high displacement eight, say a 6.75l FSI naturally aspirated engine, then continue to string this ancient formula out further. Especially as I'm reasonably sure they would be able to stick to the 4.2FSI's remarkable 100hp/l formula.
MikeW @ Mar 6th 2007 12:01PM
1050meter-newtons and a 6 speed automatic.
Unless Mercedes is going to unveil a VERY high torque capacity 7g-tronic 1300 meter-newtons 959ft-lbs, then they should try pushing the current 7g past 700m-n 516 ft-lbs, say enough for a V10 off the AMG 6.2V8.
The V12 has 90mm bore center, for 540mm / 5 = 108mm, the AMG is 109mm spacing, so it would fit, and have more pedestrian crush space (90 vs 60 degree)
650hp, 600ft-lbs sounds about right from a 7.76 liter even firing V10
Robert O @ Mar 6th 2007 12:08PM
Typical Bentley: STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!
JB @ Mar 6th 2007 6:48PM
The new Brooklands is at once unmistakably British and unmistakably a Bentley. It looks what it is....expensive....with the exception of those gauche side air vents. Jaguar designers should look at this car for inspiration. Cars can still look traditional and elegant and British without looking like old cars.
Frank B @ Mar 6th 2007 8:07PM
To the driver of the Bentley w/ the Maryland (or was it DC?) license plate "UNDRDOG" ...
Nice car, but couldn't you think of a more appropriate vanity plate?
gerald @ Mar 7th 2007 1:26PM
Sweet. Now I have something to put that diamond studded shift knob in.
sean @ Mar 10th 2007 5:46PM
There has been talk for ages about using a naturaly aspirated version of the Veyrons W16 around 700bhp but sadly nothing seems to have come of it. Would be good if Bentley had the balls to do that cause Rolls didn't. If you're only gonna shift 505 of them why not ??
Enn Norak @ Mar 14th 2007 11:06AM
More a work of art than a car. Something to dream about. Sadly, the Bentley badges still look like they have been glued on the body. The sheet metal under the badges should have been stamped (or fabricated by hand) to include a well that exactly accomodates the depth of the badge, resulting in a badge whose top is flush with the sheet metal. I wonder if the Brookland's seat cushion length has fully independent adjustment a la front seats of the Mercedes S-Class.
lchulo @ Mar 18th 2007 4:29PM
I can't wait to see when "Mulliner" puts there magical touches on this! (wider fenders and a dash of chrome and the interior gets that Mulliner signature!)........Brilliant!