Luxury Car Bargains

Guest Article by Fei Lim

For those who are looking for an out of the ordinary automobile then you may want to consider the flagship of the Bentley cars, the 2008 Bentley Brooklands. This coupe is more than just an automobile and it is almost totally hand built as well. With a whopping price of $330,000, it is definitely a beautiful car that many people will only dream about owning. The Brooklands automobile is a four passenger luxury automobile that is more of a showpiece than a car to just drive around time. It was designed to bring together opulence and performance and the car definitely accomplishes that. Basically it is a car that is a variation of the Azure convertible and the Arnage sedan, which are two of the older cars in the Bentley family. You’ll find that the 2008 Bentley Brooklands is a bit larger than the Continental GT and this vehicle is designed to appeal to a clientele that is more exclusive. However, many of the styling techniques used on the car are taken right from the GT, which is probably the most recognized car made by Bentley.The Brooklands is a bit heavier than the GT; however, it has plenty of power. With rear wheel drive and a V-8 engine that puts out 530 horse power, there is definitely enough power to give this car the performance you want. 774 pound-feet of torque are generated by this engine, which is the most that has ever been developed by a V-8. The transmission in the vehicle is a six speed automatic, which does a good job of translating all that power to the road, along with the 20 inch tires. The car handles well as well and easily deals with the power that the engine hands out on the road. If you enjoy speed, you’ll get it with this car as well, since the car can do 0-60 in only five seconds and has a top speed of 184 mph, which is really moving quickly.

If you take a look at the exterior of the car, it has a very muscular and powerful look to it. It has a long bonnet as well as a long rear overhang and the design is sleek and hefty looking. The lines are beautiful and flowing, which is truly amazing when you think that the car is primarily made by hand. No doubt people that look at this car are going to take a second look as the car speaks of power and class wrapped up into one car. The craftsmanship on the exterior are beautiful and you are sure to love the great look of this car. If you want to choose the color of the car, there are actually 42 different exterior paint colors that you can choose from.

Of course the interior of the car is luxury at its’ best. You can actually choose the colors of your seat belts, the tones of the carpets, the veneers and even the colors of your leather seats. The special made seats are deeply bolstered and they give a sporty look to the luxury car. There is plenty of legroom in the car and the designers of the interior of the 2008 Bentley Brooklands worked to provide the most leg space possible. You can easily accommodate four adults in the car in great comfort and even the back seats are electric and adjustable. You’ll also find storage and cup holders in the car as well.

There are a variety of great features that come with the 2008 Bentley Brooklands as well. You’ll find a great heating and air conditioning system in the car and the front passengers and the back passengers have their own individual climate settings. There is actually a dehumidifier in the car as well. When it comes to technology, there is a satellite navigation system in the car as well as a great audio system that plays MP3s and a 6 CD changer as well. A Bluetooth telephone system is available as well as a driver information panel. There are front and rear airbags as well and headlights that are Xenon dipped.

If you want one of these cars, you’ll have to put your bid in soon, since Bentley is only expected to make 550 of these great vehicles. However, at the high price of $330,000, no doubt there will not be a huge line of people waiting to lay down that much cash for the car. So, if you want sporty meets the ultimate luxury car, the 2008 Bentley Brooklands may be a excellent choice for you if you have the money required to purchase it.

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