
Built in 2003 By renowned builder Bob Petersen. This Bentley Racer is about as “in your face” as they come. The engine is a 6½-liter straight eight, a unit belonging to the B-series of engines developed towards the end of WW2 for military and commercial purposes. Maximum power output of a standard B81 was around 195bhp at 3,750rpm, though this particular unit, which is fed by a Petersen BM supercharger and red-lined at 5,500rpm, is estimated to produce in excess of 400bhp. Power is transmitted via a Salisbury limited-slip differential to the 84-spoke 19” wheels, which are shod with 700×19 Dunlop racing tyres. This coupled with a light body weight makes for electrifying performance.
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