Bentley Motors (Bentley Motors) - British company that produces some of the most prestigious and expensive cars in the world. Currently, Bentley is part of the group Volkswagen AG.
Founded in 1919, unrivaled design engineer, a big fan of motorsport and manufacturer of aircraft engines, Walter Owen Bentley. He set out to manufacture vehicles that would have been the best in Britain and abroad.
Founded in 1919, unrivaled design engineer, a big fan of motorsport and manufacturer of aircraft engines, Walter Owen Bentley. He set out to manufacture vehicles that would have been the best in Britain and abroad.
Back in 1913 after a tour of a small French company DPF, which belonged to the family Bentley, a young Walter came up with the brilliant idea of using light metals in the engine design. First of all, it was tested for aircraft engines for the aircraft that participated in the First World War. It was only after the war became real, finally, to construct the first racing engine, which was named "Pilot Bentley № 1." After checking it in practice, Bentley spoke: "Now I am left to create a fast car, good car, the best among others." It was the beginning of this legendary brand. The first car brand has become a model for the index of 3L, which was introduced in 1919. The prototype of this machine Walter created in collaboration with F. Bardzhesom and H. Varley in a small workshop in London on Baker Street. It was very prestigious at the time a car with a 3-liter 4-cylinder engine. In the sale of the model came only in 1921. All this time the team was engaged in fine-tuning Bentley prototypes in an effort to achieve perfection. As a result of this work, Bentley became the first company that gave the five-year warranty on their cars, thus drawing the attention of many wealthy buyers at the time.
It should be noted that the earlier model cars often received their names, based on engine power, and Walter Bentley decided that the engine size would be more appropriate criterion, speaking on the virtues of cars. Such a representation of the machine in "liters" is very popular so far.
Logo mark was inspired by newly-letter "B", which symbolizes speed and is the initial letter in the name of the company founder. True, the original logo was on the hood of cars vertically, and only after time has found its present form. First priority for all models of Bentley was listed technical excellence. Conquest of the car tracks through participation in the prestigious racing competitions - that's what Walter wanted. And it should be noted that the car brand really were successful in this regard. For industrial tycoon and famous racer Mr. Birkin was created a model 4.5L, which had a rotary blower «Roots». The car was one of the most powerful and high-speed machines of the time and brought us fame.
In 1928-30 years. New models were released and the 6.5L Speed Six, the latter is a three-time winner of the races in Bruklende, as well as winning first place in the competition at Le Mans.
In 1930, the company produces one of the most expensive and prestigious of its cars under the name of 8L. This model was produced in several types of bodies that are ordered from renowned body ateliers, and the demand for them was only one thing - security. Meanwhile, the automaker could not boast of large sales of their vehicles, owing to their high cost. For a long time, the company teetered between profit and loss, which, however, it was quite natural for her condition.
Starting in the 30s, the company pursues a series of setbacks. As a result, control passed to the corporation mark of Rolls Royce, thanks to injections which increased the Bentley model range.
In 1935, Walter Bentley resigns from the same company he created.
The Second World War slowed down the development of the company. The first post-war model was the Mark VI, which was an analogue of the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. Perhaps the most upeshnym car brand in the 50s became the Continental - two-door sports coupe, the car has received the title of best in England.
In the seventies, Mark begins to produce Mulsanne Turbo and Turbo R, equipped with a turbocharged engine. These models were among the most sophisticated sedans in the world. Over 18 years of sales Mulsanne model and its modifications, and strengthened the company gained its reputation as a dynamic automotive brand.
In 1985 at the Motor Show in Geneva, presented the car under the name Turbo R, capable of accelerating to 135 miles / hour. At the beginning of the new millennium, the public submitted a five-seat luxury sedan Azure, a year later, EX Speed 8. In 2002, the Queen of England was given a limousine service Bentley. In 2003 the company introduced its most expensive car - a coupe-convertible, Continental GT. The success of this model has exceeded all expectations - the orders for him were prepared for the year ahead.
In November of 2006. stamps were issued convertible Continental GT and Continental GTC, with specifications and pictures which you can view the catalog online Auto.dmir.ru.
Summarizing all the above, we can say that cars Bentley, rightly earned rave reviews from car owners and just fans of the British brand is the embodiment of gentility, exclusivity and sophistication.