| Bentley Hunaudières | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bentley |
| Production | 1999 (Concept car) |
| Designer | Andreas Mindt[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Conceptsports car (S) |
| Body style | 2 doorcoupé |
| Layout | Rear mid-engine, all wheel drive |
| Related | Bugatti Veyron |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 8.0 L (488 cu in) VW Group (Bugatti)naturally aspiratedWR16 |
| Power output | 623 bhp (465 kW; 632 PS) |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)[2] |
TheBentley Hunaudières is aconcept car built byBentley for the1999 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto. It is powered by aVolkswagen 8.0-litre,naturally aspirated,WR16 engine adapted and modified byBentley to generate 623 bhp (465 kW; 632 PS) of power at 6,000 rpm and 760 N⋅m (561 lb⋅ft) of torque at 4,000rpm in conjunction with a five-speedmanual transmission.[3] It is capable of a 350 km/h (217 mph) top speed.[3]
The Hunaudières' name pays homage to the famous straight ofCircuit de la Sarthe whereSir Tim Birkin in a"Blower Bentley" overtookRudolf Caracciola in aMercedes-Benz SSK at 125 mph (201 km/h) with one wheel on the grass down the Hunaudières straight.[4]
The concept, along with the similarAudi Rosemeyer, led to the production of theBugatti Veyron by parent companyVolkswagen.[5][6][7]
The Bentley Hunaudières was featured in the 2000 video gameTOCA World Touring Cars as an unlockable car.
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