- Bentley Hunaudières
The Bentley Hunaudières is a
concept car built byBentley for the 1999 GenevaSalon International de l'Auto . It is powered by aVolkswagen 8.0-litre , naturally-aspirated, W16 engine that generates convert|623|bhp|kW PS|lk=on of power at 6,000 revolutions per minute and convert|760|Nm|ft·lbf|lk=on of torque at 4,000revolutions per minute in conjunction with a five-speedmanual transmission .cite web |url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/47/Bentley-Hunaudieres.html |title=1999 Bentley Hunaudieres |publisher=Ultimatecarpage.com |accessdate=2008-05-07 ] It is capable of a convert|350|km/h|mph top speed.The Hunaudières' name pays homage to the famous straight of
Circuit de la Sarthe where Sir Tim Birkin in a "Blower Bentley" overtook Rudolf Carraciola in aMercedes-Benz SSK at convert|125|mph|km/h with one wheel on the grass down the Hunaudières straight.cite web |url=http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/vehicles/road/cars/bentley_hunaudieres.html |title=Bentley Hunaudieres |publisher=Diseno-art.com |accessdate=2008-05-07 ]Citations
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