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The Bentley Brooklands can trace its roots to the Bentley Azure convertible. The Azure was a modified update of the Bentley Arnage. The Brooklands is a coupe hardtop with the traditional hand assembly that signifies Bentleys of that period. Both the Azure and the Arnage were classics in terms of their powerful engines and luxuriously designed and hand-assembled interiors. The Bentley Brooklands is another car of the same caliber, although it takes the luxuriousness to an entirely new level! As these hand-assembled cars are made in small numbers, only 550 Brooklands will be manufactured, and Car and Driver reported on Aug 1, 2008, that 549 were already booked. The Brooklands is a lovely car to have, and it shouts out its monied lineage in its stately movement and screams its exclusivity from every inch of its remarkable chassis.
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The Brooklands drive can be best identified with that of the Azure and Arnage, which makes sense in keeping its lineage. However, the car has a better and lighter drive despite its heavier and longer chassis. The 18-foot vehicle is fitted with a twin-turbo, pushrod 6.75-liter V-8 twin-turbo engine, which has been used in all Bentleys since 1959. This engine’s performance has been tried and tested. It generates 774 pound-feet of torque at just 3200 rpm, and its bulk takes some time to speed up, but once it picks up momentum, the car boosts like a rocket. The acceleration is 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds, which is no joke considering its 5,843 lb. weight without passengers. The car reaches a quarter mile in 13.3 seconds, and 0 to 100 mph takes 11.7 seconds. These statistics are comparable to the Porsche Cayman S, about half of this car’s length and weight.
Stepping into the Brooklands is a unique experience. The car’s interior is all old-school supple leather, deep lamb wool carpets, glossy wood trim, and handmade details, adding to a highly comfortable interior. The front seats are surprisingly low, which may be uncomfortable for taller people. The back seats are ideal, with separate heating and air conditioning controls, reading lamps, and back support. These even recline for comfortable naps. The interior is mainly leather, and a reported sixteen cowhides are needed to trim the Brooklands. The interior also requires 124 hours of labor to place 43,507 stitches in the leather. The control panels are all gleaming steel, and glossy wood trim, dials, and knobs are all well placed, and the gear shift alone can inspire bliss in car lovers. The car is ideal for driving on open roads where it doesn’t have to move its bulk around too much. The steering is heavy, and turning the car can be painful, especially if you are not used to driving larger, heavier cars. The brakes are excellent, stopping the entire bulk without much effort or time lag.
The Bentley Brooklands is a 213-inch coupe that weighs 5853 pounds; it rides on a 20-inch Pirellis and has all the looks expected from a high-end sedan. The front is centered by the signature Bentley grille, topped by the Flying B emblem. The hood has tapering lines that converge on the grille. The four separate round headlamps are an icon of Bentley’s Crewe cars, and the bumper is fitted with air inlets to keep the V8 cool. The 20-inch wheels are fitted on five-spoke alloys, and the wheel arches are subtle, as are the flank indents and accent lines. The back is somewhat understated and gives the visual effect of sloping downwards. The rear lamps are uniquely shaped and add character to the back. The rear bumpers hold the dual exhausts that issue the roars and snorts of the engine when it is speeding up.
Bentleys have always performed excellently in speed with their 6.75-liter V-8. The car has 530 horsepower and 774 pound-feet of torque at just 3200 rpm. The chassis’ bulk affects drive, movement flexibility, and steering capacity. Despite the bulk, the car accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds, and 0 to 100 mph takes 11.7 seconds, which is better than most much lighter and newer SUVs and sedans. This car is among the last models from an era of luxury. It is an offbeat, heavy, fast car that symbolizes wealth, luxury, and speed with its quirks. It is not a car you use for your weekly grocery run or daily office commute. It is a car you use for special events and when you want to make a statement about yourself. To read an in-depth driving review, visit here.
The Bentley Brooklands’ base price was $348,085, but after all the optional add-ons and customizations available, the car was well over $400,000 coming home. Since all the cars were sold with many customizations, their current price would depend on mileage, maintenance, and condition. The latest price for a 2009 Bentley Brooklands was $184,000. If you want to see how much a 2009 Bentley Brooklands would sell for or are interested in buying one, you might find one listed on Exotic Car Trader, so watch out for our Bentley listings. Also, we list all sorts of luxury and exotic cars, so give us a call if any of Exotic Car Trader’s car listings entice you.
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