Vehicle Story
The Bentley Brooklands replaced the venerable Mulsanne S and Eight models in 1992. Powered by the same 6.75-litre V8 petrol engine and four-speed automatic gearbox, the Brooklands had a top speed of almost 135mph and a 0-60mph acceleration time of 9.3 seconds, both of which are hugely impressive given the car’s 2,430kgs kerbweight.
But the Bentley was, like previous models, more about how the car went about its business rather than being a Top Trumps-winning hand, which means the Brooklands is awash with leather, burr walnut veneer, and some of the most lustrous chromework in the business.
And yet, for all that, the Bentley was always the marque of choice for the enthusiastic owner; while plutocrats and oligarchs might have chosen the back seat of a Rolls-Royce from which to do business, cads, bounders and self-made men piloted a Bentley themselves.
So, if hard ‘n’ fast is your thing and you like your steaks served rare, then the Bentley will find a place in your heart and garage – and if it doesn’t, then we understand that the Toyota Prius is impressively economical, and a vegan diet has much to recommend it…
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