BENTLEY is bringing back its legendary model nearly 100 years after it was discontinued but it will be in limited numbers.
The recreation of the iconic Bentley Blower has now completed 18 months of on-road testing and is ready to enter production.
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But only 349 lucky drivers will get a chance to get their hands on the Bentley Blower Jnr.
After driving 650 miles over three days on the Channel Island of Jersey, the new Blower has proven its on-road driving potential.
The car was signed off for production where skilled engineers will put together the fully electric 48-volt powertrain while the craftspeople at Hedley Studios will hand-beat the panels of the Bentley Blower Jr.’s exterior.
Mike Sayer, Head of Product Communications and the Bentley Heritage Collection for Bentley Motors, adds: “From the moment that we first took the original 1929 Bentley Blower Team Car #2 to Hedley Studios, we knew this project was going to deliver something truly special.
“Years later, and with thousands of road miles under the wheels of the development prototypes – appropriately called EXPs as the first Bentleys were – we’re ready to put the car into production.”
The new motor is an 85 per cent scale of the original car which was first manufactured in 1929.
The Blower Jr is fully electrically powered and slightly smaller than its predecessor – with the car measuring 3.7 metres long and 1.5 metres wide.
But it is handcrafted to the same standards as any Bentley and is embellished with exquisite details all inspired by the original car.
The Blower Jr can reach a top speed of 45 mph in the UK and an anticipated range of about 65 miles, with tandem seating for two adults.
An actual chassis specification is connected to the painted steel frame.
A smooth ride is provided by leaf springs and reduced, period-appropriate friction dampers, while stopping power is supplied by Brembo disc brakes up front and drums down back.
The batteries and driving electronics are kept under a concealed undertray, and the electric motor is positioned across the back axle.
Ben Hedley, CEO and Founder of Hedley Studios, said: “Heading into production of the Bentley Blower Jnr marks a seminal moment for our brand, as we bring to life our very first road-legal piece of automotive art.
“Our team of engineers and craftspeople have worked tirelessly to design and craft the Bentley Blower Jnr, and in close collaboration with clients around the world, they have begun the design process of some wonderfully unique examples of the Bentley Blower Jnr.
“We’re anticipating that the first customer deliveries will commence in just a matter of months, and we’re just as excited as our clients are to see them behind the wheel and out on the road.”
The lucky few who will purchase the Bentley Blower Jr will be able to customise it to their preference with Hedley Studios’ team making their fantasies into reality.
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