The restyled grille, aerodynamic door mirrors and the new body-colour bumpers give the entire motor car a smooth and integrated look. The new 16" alloy wheels are shod with low profile, low rolling resistance tyres which combine improved handling and economy with lower wear rates.

The interior, too, has been redesigned. A tilt steering wheel, linked to the seating position memory, enables the driver to set the ideal driving position and automatically raises to permit easy entry and exit. The in-car entertainment system in the centre console has a new walnut veneer cover panel and the CD autochanger is now easily accessible within the console armrest, while rear passengers now have their own air conditioning outlets with directional and volume control of the rear cabin airflow.

Under the bonnet, the 6.75 liter V8 engine of the new Bentley Brooklands is now more fuel efficient with no loss of performance, adding to its credentials as a long-distance express. As with every Bentley, the presence, performance and craftsmanship of this luxury sporting motor car create a driving experience unequalled by more commonplace machines.

Spacious, luxurious, refined and exhilarating, the new Bentley Brooklands is equally accomplished as a business express or sporting companion. Numerous detail changes give the new Brooklands a smoother exterior profile, better handling, improved interior comfort and driver control.

STYLE

• Modern, evolutionary, contoured body style.
• New wrap-around and colour-matched bumpers flow into the body.
• The re-proportioned radiator shell, integral front airdam, new exterior mirror system and spare wheel mounted within the luggage compartment all contribute to the integrated styling.
• Swept-through console with touch-opening burr walnut veneer panels to reveal the in-car entertainment system and smoker's accessories.
• Electric gear actuation provides lightness of control.
• Unique new aluminum alloy wheels.

  TECHNOLOGY

• Automatic ride control provides computer control of the suspension dampers to optimise ride comfort and handling.
• Transmission shift energy management and adaptive shift control provide computer control of the gearbox to produce smooth gear changes under all conditions.
• CFC-free air conditioning system.

  PERFORMANCE

• 6.75 litre naturally aspirated V8 engine.
• New 7Jx16 aluminum alloy wheels, together with new 235/65VR16 tyres provide responsive steering and sure-footed roadholding without compromise to ride comfort.
• Four speed electronically controlled automatic gearbox with torque converter lock-up.
• New final drive ratio delivers greater economy and refined cruising.

  Maximum speed	214 km/h (133 mph)
  Acceleration (0-60 mph)	9.5 seconds

  Fuel consumption	European Union drive cycle	Monroney label
  Urban	25.4 1/100 km (11.1 mpg)	12 mpUSgall
  Extra urban (Highway)__	12.3 1/100 km (23.0 mpg)	17 mpUSgall
  Combined	17.8 1/100 km (16.5 mpg)	14 mpUSgall

  DURABILITY

• Underside of the bodyshell is zinc-coated and undergoes a ten-stage metal pre-treatment process prior to cathodic electro-priming. Multi-stage painting process with the latest Îclear over base' paint technology.
• Flexibilised polymer clearcoat lacquer applied to the front surfaces of the motor car provides increased stone chip protection, yet is almost invisible to the eye.
• Elastomeric stone-chip protective coating is applied to the sill and wheel arch areas prior to painting.

  SAFETY

• Commanding view of the road ahead.
• Fully powered braking system with four channel electronic anti-lock system and anti-dive geometry.
• Full-sized driver and front seat passenger airbags.
• Double anti-side intrusion beams to doors.
• Dual level air conditioning designed to maintain driver alertness.
• Orthopaedically designed seating system helps to reduce occupant stress levels.
• Careful attention to weight distribution under all loading cases, together with full-length lever arm front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension provide a safe and progressive handling characteristic at all times.

  APPOINTMENTS

• Four door saloon with accommodation for up to five adults.
• Tilt-adjustable steering column enables the ideal driving position to be reached, improves instrument visibility and has Îeasy entry-exit' feature.
• Memory facility allows the positions of the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel of four different drivers to be recalled.
• Front passenger seat fitted with four memories for seat position.
• Air conditioning outlets for rear seat passengers permit individual control of the rear cabin environment.
• 4x30 Watt tuner-cassette audio system, with 6 CD autochanger mounted in centre console armrest for ease of access, playing through a ten speaker system.
• Remote control of in-car entertainment system for rear seat passengers.
• Full hide upholstery, Wilton carpet and lambswool rugs provide a unique interior ambience.
• Burr walnut veneer with straight grained walnut cross-banding.
• Two stage front seat heating.
• Bi-level lumbar support system to front seats.

  DIMENSIONS

  Wheelbase	3016 mm (120.5 in)
  Overall length	5268 mm (17 ft 3.5 in)
  Overall width (across mirrors)	2110 mm (6 ft 11.1 in)
  Overall height	1485 mm (4 ft 10.5 in)
  Turning circle (kerb to kerb)	12.16 m (39 ft 10.7 in)

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