- Powerful 6.75-litre V8 engine
- Comfortable ride
- Sumptuous interior
- Well-insulated cabin
- Weight blunts agility
- Horrendous fuel efficiency
- High maintenance costs
Overview
Released in October 1992, the Bentley Brooklands was a four-door saloon. Manufactured in Crewe, England, the rear-wheel drive Brooklands was initially powered by a 6.75-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission.
Compared to the Bentley Mulsanne and Bentley Eight which preceded it, the Brooklands introduced new on-board electrics, instrument displays, a centre console gear lever and electronically-controlled suspension. During its production run, 1208 standard wheelbase and 172 long wheelbase Brooklands vehicles were produced.
V8 engine
The 6.75-litre pushrod V8 engine had an aluminium-silicon alloy cylinder block, two valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and Bosch MK Motronic fuel injection and ignition control. From October 1996, the engine was fitted with an exhaust-driven light-pressure Garrett turbocharger.
Dimensions
The standard wheelbase Brooklands was 5268 mm long, 1887 mm wide, 1485 mm tall and had a 3061 mm long wheelbase. Long wheelbase models, however, were 5370 mm long and had 3162 mm long wheelbase.
Suspension
The Brooklands had independent front suspension with lower wishbones and independent rear suspension with semi-trailing arms; both the front and rear suspension also included electronically controlled dampers.
| Engine | Years | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands | 6.75-litre petrol V8 | 1992-96 | 4sp auto | 183 kW at 4000 rpm (est.) | N/A |
| 6.75-litre turbo petrol V8 | 1996-98 | 4sp auto | 224 kW at 4000 rpm (est.) | 503 Nm at 1900 rpm (est.) |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Brooklands included dual front airbags and ABS.
Features
Standard Brooklands features included 16-inch alloy wheels with 255/65 VR16 tyres, a ten speaker Alpine sound system with a radio, cassette player and six-disc CD changer, climate control air conditioning, leather upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights and central locking.
For 1995, the dashboard was redesigned with a wood covering for the radio (as per the Bentley Turbo R) and tilt adjustment was introduced for the steering wheel.
From October 1996, the Brooklands had brighter headlights with automatic (i.e. light-sensitive operation) and a new security system.
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