Verdict
A
GT · UK · 2008-2011
Bentley Brooklands
Bentley Brooklands — spec data and generation history.
Years
2008-2011
Generations
1
Segment
GT
Coupe sister to the Arnage — body-on-frame, 6.75 twin-turbo V8 (530 bhp), most powerful pillarless coupe in the world at launch. Hand-built at Crewe, only 550 cars total, all sold before production began. Used the Arnage's chassis but with bespoke pillarless coupe bodywork — last 'old-school' Crewe Bentley before the VW-era Mulsanne and Continental took over. Coachbuilt rarity now — properly collectable, especially with original spec maintained.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2008-2011
Mk1
→
6.75 TT V8 — 530 bhp, 0-62 in 5.0s.
Verdict
A
BHP
530
0–60
5.0 s
Top
184 mph
MPG
14.0 mpg
Used
£90,000-£165,000
- + Most powerful pillarless coupe at launch
- + 550 cars only — appreciating
- − Specialist-only running
- − Head gasket risk
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2008-2011
- 6.75 V8 head gasket failures
- Specialist-only servicing
- Just 550 cars total
- Pillarless body shell flexes — door alignment critical
- Air suspension leaks
Rivals
Bentley Arnage · Bentley Mulsanne · Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe · Bentley Continental GT