Story Dr Andre Lam in Chianti, Italy
Photos Dr Andre Lam and Dominic Fraser

With 530bhp and 1,050Nm of torque, the Brooklands should be rocket fast

By most measures, the very existence of the Arnage and the rest of the "traditional" Bentleys challenges convention. Compared alongside the generation of modern and youthful Continental models, the Arnages look almost vintage.

The basis of the Brooklands is the Arnage platform less two doors. Along with the Arnage and the recently launched Azure, the Brooklands is powered by the venerable turbocharged V8 that makes a whopping 1,050Nm of torque. The cabin is extremely luxurious and classically beautiful with the finest wood and leather.

QUICKLY
Despite its mind-boggling amounts of torque, the Brooklands is anything but a performance coupe. Rather, it is the superlatives that differentiates this limited production GT from the others.

WE LIKE
- Generous rear cabin space
- Exclusivity
- Taut handling

WE DON'T LIKE
- Blunted acceleration
- Over-assisted steering
- Low ceiling

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ESSENTIALS
Engine: 6761cc, 16-valves, V8
Power: 530bhp at 4000rpm
Torque: 1050Nm at 3200rpm
Gearbox: 6-speed automatic with manual select
Top Speed: 296km/h
0-100km/h: 5.3 seconds