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Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

25.01.2022

Verlag

Quarto Publishing Group

Seitenzahl

240

Maße (L/B/H)

30,6/25,4/2,4 cm

Gewicht

1700 g

Farbe

Grau

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-7112-7379-5

Beschreibung

Produktdetails

Einband

Gebundene Ausgabe

Erscheinungsdatum

25.01.2022

Verlag

Quarto Publishing Group

Seitenzahl

240

Maße (L/B/H)

30,6/25,4/2,4 cm

Gewicht

1700 g

Farbe

Grau

Sprache

Englisch

ISBN

978-0-7112-7379-5

Herstelleradresse

Libri GmbH
Europaallee 1
36244 Bad Hersfeld
DE

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  • Produktbild: 100 Years of Bentley - Reissue

  • CONTENTS

    Foreword
    Introduction
    Bentley 100 Years Timeline

    Chapter 1 – W.O    .
    The founder of the company begins his career in railway engineering before joining his brother in a company selling DFP cars – which he soon modifies for greater performance. Bentley Motors Limited is formed in 1919.

    Chapter 2 – Glory Years
    Bentley builds fine 3-Litre, 41/2-Litre, 61/2-Litre and 8-Litre cars, including the famed 41/2-Litre ‘Blower’. Its strong, reliable racing cars win five times in the new 24-hour race at Le Mans. Diamond heir Woolf Barnato becomes Bentley’s financial backer.

    Chapter 3 – Crisis and Rescue
    Following the Great Depression of 1929 Bentley struggles financially, until rescued by Rolls-Royce in November 1931. Production moves to Derby, then to Crewe after the Second World War.

    Chapter 4 – Going Continental
    Bentley introduces the new R-type saloon and then a fastback car which was to become one of its most famous – the R-type Continental. The S-type follows in three phases, but the S3 is destined to be the last Bentley with a body style not shared with Rolls-Royce until the 1980s.

    Chapter 5 – Badge Engineering
    Bentley’s T-series is a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow with different badges. There are two-door and convertible variants, but Bentleys remain rare compared to their Rolls-Royce equivalents.

    Chapter 6 – R for Revival
    Signs of revival for Bentley begin with the Mulsanne Turbo, which has no Rolls-Royce equivalent. The Turbo R accelerates the trend, offering better roadholding and handling, and there’s a cut-price Eight saloon. At the other end of the scale a new Continental becomes the most expensive car on sale.

    Chapter 7 – From Vickers to Volkswagen
    Vickers, Bentley’s parent company since 1980, sells Rolls-Royce/Bentley in 1998. BMW and Volkswagen vie for ownership, and eventually BMW takes over Rolls-Royce (ultimately establishing a new factory at Goodwood) while Bentley and the Crewe facility come under the ownership of Volkswagen.

    Chapter 8 – Back to Le Mans
    Bentley returns to racing with the EXP Speed 8 designed and built by Racing Technology Norfolk in Hingham. On its third attempt in 2003 it wins the Le Mans 24-hour race with a car driven by Tom Kristensen, Dindo Capello and Guy Smith.

    Chapter 9 – Building the Bentley Brand
    Bentley introduces a new model line, the Continental GT, powered by a W12 engine, which establishes Bentley as a major player in the luxury car market. A Flying Spur saloon, a GT3 racing car and a new V8 engine follow.

    Chapter 10 – Onwards and Upwards
    Bentley diversifies with a new flagship saloon, the Mulsanne, and the controversial Bentayga SUV, alongside a new-generation Continental GT. Electrification begins with a plug-in hybrid Bentayga, with big plans for the future.

    Model Specifications
    Index