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Bentley Brooklands (2008–11)

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

Lotus Esprit S1

Lotus Esprit. 1976–8 (prod. 714). 2-door coupé. M/R, 1973 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Successor to Europa and far more stylish. Folded paper design from Giugiaro (who wanted to call the car Kiwi) of ItalDesign, first drawn in 1971 and launched in 1975 at Paris Salon. Production began June 1976. Mid-engined and very light (body in GFRP), with trade mark Lotus handling. Lotus attempted to move upmarket with this, Éclat and Élite models of the era. Considered underpowered, however, with 1973 cm³ four-cylinder engine developing 160 bhp—chassis could handle more. Made famous in 1977 James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me. S1 tag given retrospectively.

Manufacturing location: Hethel, Norfolk, England

Marque: Lotus | Model: Lotus Esprit | Predecessor: Lotus Europa (1966–75) | Successor: Lotus Esprit S2

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Škoda Fabia (NJ)

Škoda Fabia (NJ). 2014 to date (prod. n/a). 5-door saloon, 5-door estate. F/F, 999 cm³ petrol, 1422 cm³ diesel (I3 DOHC), 1197 cm³ (I4 DOHC). More elegant Fabia, based on a mixture of the Volkswagen Polo V and MQB platforms. Wider, lower and shorter than 5J, but longer wheelbase, resulting in larger cabin. Also 65 kg lighter than predecessor. Engines more powerful than before, though they felt more energetic in the Škoda Citigo, due to the lighter weight of that model. Inoffensive city car, with neutral handling and ride.

Manufacturing location: Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

Marque: Škoda | Model: Škoda Fabia | Predecessor: Škoda Fabia (5J)

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