Bentley Exp Speed 8
The story began in 1998 when Audi was developing its future R8.
Bentley exp speed 8. This car finished 3rd driven by Andy WallaceButch LeitzingerEric Van Der Poele the sister car DNF. Closed-cockpit Carbon Fiber monocoque. EXP Speed 8 and in particular the incredible amount of downforce it develops at speed.
You can choose any of these to view more detailed specifications and photos about it. The Bentley EXP Speed 8 Coupe was given to designer Peter Elleray to revise. While the R8C was designed by Tony Southgate his compatriot Peter Elleray was hired to pen the Bentley that was labelled the EXP Speed 8.
2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 On this page we have collected some information and photos of all specifications 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. Bentley EXP Speed 8 v11. The EXP Speed 8 debuted in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2001 marking a return to Le Sarthe after a.
Bentley Speed 8 is an evolution of the EXP Speed 8 RTNs closed-cockpit prototype wasnt good enough for Audi The Le Mans-winning Bentley Speed 8 is an evolution of the Bentley EXP Speed 8 which was introduced in 2001. The Speed 8 marked Bentleys return to racing after a 73-year absence. While the EXP Speed 8 undoubtedly was influenced by Audis 1999 closed top R8C LMGTP the English concern RTN designed the R8C and is the assigned firm for the Bentley Le Mans program the only component that Audi and Bentley share is the engine block.
Ask a question Reviews 18 History Hi Guys Before I start I just want thank ronnie82 for all his efforts the conversion and work he put into this mod for Stock Car Extreme. Or are you a W. The Bentley EXP Speed 8 was a Le Mans Prototype race car that was designed by Peter Elleray and developed at Racing Technologies Norfolk Ltd RTN in Hingham.
Bentley EXP at Mulsannes Corner. Though the previous two generations of Speed 8 performed spectacularly well returning Bentley to the Le Mans podium in 2003 it was felt that for the final year of the three-year programme a fresh approach was required. Here similar to the BMW M3 mod.
L 4630mm w 1990mm h 990mm. He had worked on the Arrows F1 cars in the 1980s and he developed a new chassis planning to use the Bentley W12 engine. And for this year only as Bentley is in the process of developing an exclusive Bentley power.
Creation date Jun 16 2018. Porsche 918 Spyder vs Bentley EXP Speed 8. We have accurately collected this data for you but nobodys perfect.
Audi RS6 42L V8 Power. 2003 Bentley EXP Speed 8 It is no exaggeration to describe the 2003 Bentley Speed 8 as a new car. The 2001 Bentley EXP Speed 8 Le Mans 2001.
Bentley EXP Speed 8 The Bentley EXP Speed 8 is a LMP race car that competed in the Le Mans series from 2001 to 2003 taking first place in 2003. Are you an owner looking for parts or an enthusiast looking for a restoration project. Here we have tried to collect the pictures and information about all the model years of Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Here you can find such useful information as the fuel capacity weight driven wheels transmission type and others data according to all known model trims. It has a strong resemblance to and shares some technology with the Audi R8C which cars won Le Mans the preceding 3 years. Bentley EXP Speed 8 Details.
That twin-turbocharged V8 was the only common part shared with the Audi R8. Log in to download or make sure to confirm your account via email. More Bentley cars 62.
2001 FIA LM-GTP 2000-spec Constructor. It will never reach its maximum potential velocity at Le Mans but even at top speed on the Mulsanne straight it will develop downforce equivalent at least to having a Bentley Arnage bolted to the roof. McLaren P1 LM vs Bentley EXP Speed 8.
The Bentley Speed 8 is a Le Mans Prototype based on the Audi R8 LMP racecar. We could put something out of account. The Audi R8C Coupe would evolve into the Bentley EXP Speed 8 Coupe the car which is on offer today.
In 1st and 2nd positions were Audi R8s. Prototype built in 2000 did not race. Do you have a passion for Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars.
Car powered by 36 litre twin-turbo V8 in 2001 4 litres in 2002 and 2003. 2003 Bentley Continental GT 559 ps 2350 kg. Ford GT40 vs Cadillac DPi-VR vs Bentley EXP Speed 8 vs Audi R18 e-Tron Quattro.
Bently Racing Technology Norfolk UK Design.
