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There have been some great limited editions dedicated to racetracks over the years. Fortunately, both Brooklands - the place and the Bentley - were a match made in heaven ❤️

There have been some great limited editions dedicated to racetracks over the years. Think Vauxhall VXR8 Bathurst, the Boss Laguna Seca Mustang and Honda Prelude Motegi, to name but three. There have been plenty less iconic for one reason or another, too; the Renaultsport Clio Silverstone GP Edition, although a great car, was blessed with a clumsy name. The Jaguar XE Reims Edition looked a little cynical, too.

The track had played host to all manner of pre-war Bentley victories, the name evoking great men with great moustaches achieving great things behind the wheel. And the car was a more than fitting tribute. At launch 15 years ago, the Brooklands was the most powerful V8 car Bentley had ever made, producing 537hp and a seismic 774lb ft from the 6.75-litre, twin-turbo warhorse. A new six-speed auto meant 60mph could be reached in just five seconds, and the Brooklands was capable of more than 180mph.

When new for the Brooklands, they were the largest brake discs on any passenger car in the world; the rotors would last the lifetime of the car, and pad life was doubled. There were probably some benefits in unsprung mass, too - certainly a nice option to have.

 

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