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− | '''Bentley Brooklands. 1992–7 (prod. 1,208 SWB, 172 LWB). 4-door saloon, 4-door LWB saloon. F/R, 6750 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' Non-turbo Bentley saloon, a cheaper alternative to the [[Bentley Turbo R (1985–95)]]. Computer control for suspension, instrument display and air conditioning. Light-pressure turbo from 1996, but not one that would overshadow the more powerful Turbo R. | + | '''Bentley Brooklands. 1992–7 (prod. 1,208 SWB, 172 LWB). 4-door saloon, 4-door LWB saloon. F/R, 6750 cm³ (V8 OHV).''' Replacement for Mulsanne and Eight recalled racing circuit, and was seen as a recession, entry-level special to keep Bentley sales buoyant. Non-turbo initially, a cheaper alternative to the [[Bentley Turbo R (1985–95)]]. Greater use of computerization for comfort, though added to a fairly old design the electrics can be troublesome; light-pressure turbocharger from 1996 (so as not to overshadow Turbo R), with original Brooklands series finishing in 1997. R introduced 1996, with turbo, and option of Mulliner customization. |
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| ''Manufacturing location:'' Crewe, Cheshire, England | | ''Manufacturing location:'' Crewe, Cheshire, England |
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− | ''Marque:'' [[Bentley]] | ''Model:'' [[Bentley Brooklands]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Bentley Mulsanne (1980–92)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Bentley Arnage]] | + | ''Marque:'' [[Bentley]] | ''Model:'' [[Bentley Brooklands]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Bentley Mulsanne (1980–92)]], [[Bentley Eight]] | ''Successor:'' [[Bentley Arnage]] |
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| ==Off-site link== | | ==Off-site link== |
− | *[http://www.rrab.com/bbrook.htm K.-J. Roßfeldt: ‘Bentley Brooklands’, ''Rolls-Royce and Bentley | + | *[http://www.rrab.com/bbrook.htm K.-J. Roßfeldt: ‘Bentley Brooklands’, ''Rolls-Royce and Bentley Photos, Reports and Books''] |
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Latest revision as of 23:07, 18 March 2018
Bentley Brooklands. 1992–7 (prod. 1,208 SWB, 172 LWB). 4-door saloon, 4-door LWB saloon. F/R, 6750 cm³ (V8 OHV). Replacement for Mulsanne and Eight recalled racing circuit, and was seen as a recession, entry-level special to keep Bentley sales buoyant. Non-turbo initially, a cheaper alternative to the Bentley Turbo R (1985–95). Greater use of computerization for comfort, though added to a fairly old design the electrics can be troublesome; light-pressure turbocharger from 1996 (so as not to overshadow Turbo R), with original Brooklands series finishing in 1997. R introduced 1996, with turbo, and option of Mulliner customization.
Manufacturing location: Crewe, Cheshire, England
Marque: Bentley | Model: Bentley Brooklands | Predecessor: Bentley Mulsanne (1980–92), Bentley Eight | Successor: Bentley Arnage
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