Bentley Brooklands. 2008–11 (prod. 550). 2-door coupé. F/R, 6761 cm³ (V8 OHV). Fixed-head version of the Bentley Azure (2005–11) (the roof was hand-welded into place), which meant a Bentley Arnage platform. Lower than Arnage by 47 mm. More power than regular Arnages, at 537 PS, and a record (for the time) 1,050 Nm (774 lb ft) torque. Featured six-speed ZF torque converter automatic with Tiptronic. Carbon-ceramic brake rotors optional. Hefty, at 5,980 lb kerb weight. Heavy steering, but little body roll; sumptuous interior.

Manufacturing location: Crewe, Cheshire, England

Marque: Bentley | Model: Bentley Brooklands | Predecessors: Bentley Continental (1991–2003), Bentley Continental T