The Bentley Brooklands Coupe was a short-lived model from British luxury automaker Bentley. Made between 2008 and 2011, just 550 units were produced, as a hardtop variant of Bentley’s more popular Azure convertible. Built by hand and using traditional coachbuilding techniques, the Brooklands is a fine way to join a very exclusive club – if you can get membership, that is. Well, you can, by purchasing this 2009 Bentley Brooklands Coupe right now. You’d better act quick, though, as with a mere 21,000 miles on the clock, we know that there’ll be plenty of takers. Will you beat the crowds?

Exterior and Interior

This 2009 Bentley Brooklands Coupe sports a two-tone paint job in black and gray, making it look particularly classy. It’s a beautifully graceful thing, with flowing lines, quad headlamps, and that iconic Bentley radiator grille. Bystanders will definitely identify it as a Bentley, but after that, they’ll draw a blank. That’s because it doesn’t look anything like the vastly more popular Conti GT, which is a great thing for the discerning driver and luxury car owner.The Plum interior of this 2009 Bentley Brooklands Coupe is a masterclass in luxury. You’ve got deep-pile carpets, power-adjustable front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. However, you don’t need to mess around with vulgar touchscreens or digital instrument clusters. Instead, you’ve got a single-DIN aftermarket head unit from Alpine, and a traditional analog gauge cluster. Note that the redline is just 4,600rpm on the tachometer, while the speedometer runs to 190mph. That tells you that effortlessness is the name of the game here. Now, shift your gaze to the gear selector, and feel its tactile delight. There’s something purposeful about shifting gears via a chunky aluminum shifter. Then, the large, multifunction steering wheel has just the right amount of buttons for functions such as cruise control, without overwhelming the driver. As for the trunk, it’s large enough that you can carry all the luggage that you desire. It’s even got two Bentley umbrellas fitted within it.

Engine

Powering this 2009 Bentley Brooklands Coupe is a whisper-quiet but brutishly powerful 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8. The engine kicks out 530hp at just 4,000rpm, with maximum torque of 774lb-ft available at a mere 3,250rpm. That’s why the engine has such a low redline. Nevertheless, a six-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels, and there’s plenty of power to vaporize tires. Just ask Jeremy Clarkson who demonstrated this during Top Gear Series 11. Meanwhile, the front and rear tuned wishbone suspension, paired with an adaptive hydraulic damping system guarantees a smooth ride. When it’s time to stop, the front and rear micro alloy ventilated disc brakes are perfectly ample. Given that the top speed of this car is 184mph, you’ll be grateful for their capabilities.