Bentley to deliver again automobiles that gained Le Mans in 1929, 1930

Bentley Velocity Six is thought to be probably the most vital fashions within the ultra-premium automaker’s historical past and the upcoming venture will see the manufacturing of solely 12 automobiles.

Bentley introduced that it’ll deliver again the Velocity Six Continuation Sequence with 12 new and extremely unique fashions which shall be genuine to the automobiles that gained Le Mans in 1929 and 1930 mechanically and aesthetically. This revival venture will develop into Bentley’s second pre-war continuation venture on the planet after the Bentley Blower. The previous collection additionally constituted 12 unique models of automobiles that have been already bought.   

The Bentley Velocity Six is thought to be probably the most vital fashions within the ultra-premium automaker’s historical past. The brand new venture can even see the creation of 12 automobiles which shall be designed, developed and constructed by the identical crew of Mulliner specialists that created the Blower Continuation Sequence, the primary pre-war continuation venture on the planet. 

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The Bentley Velocity Six mannequin featured a 6.5-litre engine that made it essentially the most profitable racing Bentley. This automobile gained the Le Mans in 1929 and 1930. Bentley knowledgeable that this mannequin was an improved model of the 1926 6.5-litre engine Bentley. The chassis of the Velocity Six was launched in 1928 which was a lot sportier. The engine of the automobile was modified to generate extra energy. It bought twin SU carburettors, a better compression ratio and a high-performance camshaft, that elevated energy technology to 180 bhp. Bentley mentioned the racing model of the Velocity Six had a wheelbase of three,353 mm and a further-developed engine working a compression ratio of 6.1:1 and creating an influence output of 200 bhp.

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Bentley’s Chairman and Chief Government, Adrian Hallmark mentioned the Velocity Six is without doubt one of the most vital Bentleys within the model’s 103-year historical past, and the 12 automobiles of the Continuation Sequence can even embody the identical values as W.O. Bentley’s originals. “The fortunate house owners will have the ability to race their automobiles all over the world, and really relive the exploits of the unique Bentley Boys,” Hallmark added. All of the 12 models have already been reserved, every prized at £1.5 million every.

First Revealed Date: 25 Jun 2022, 04:10 PM IST