"The 1930 Bentley 8 Litre could've become one of the world's greatest cars, like the gargantuan Bugatti Royale. But, it was launched in London in 1930, with a price of 1.850 pounds. Back then, that was a lot. Especially since at almost exactly the same time, the Great Depression arrived in Europe. As a result, only 100 8 Litres were ever made, and the car's failure brought Bentley to its knees. Within a year, it was sold to Rolls-Royce. Of those 100, only 78 are left, and every one is unique. This was a time when companies like Bentley sold you the bottom half of the car - the chassis, engine and wheels - and then left you to find a coach builder for the body, and the seats, and the roof. So, this car shares its huge 220 horsepower six-cylinder engine and 21-inch wheels with all the other 8 Litres, but the rest, that was always a one-off. On this one, for example, the roof opens down the middle, so when it rains, those on the left could opt to get wet, while those on the right could stay dry. Strangely, it was an idea that didn't catch on. Just like the rest of the Bentley 8 Litres."—Jeremy Clarkson (Autovista)
The 1931 Bentley 8-Liter - also referred to as "Bentley 8 Litre" - is a pre-war rear-wheel drive luxury car by Bentley.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 4 as an Autovista-only car, with a later playable appearance in Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5.
Synopsis[]
The Bentley 8-Liter - or 8-Litre as it was actually called - was created by Bentley Motors Limited as a luxury model and was the last full production new model vehicle made by the company while still under that name.
The 8-Liter was made available to purchase during the first year of the Great Depression, usually with custom coachwork for the body. As manufacturing costs became too high, while sales were too low to save the company from financial ruin, Bentley was forced to sell to Rolls-Royce.
Statistics[]
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Unlock Requirements
An Autovista-only car that can not be obtained. | ||
Speed 4.8 Handling 3.7
Acceleration 4.7
Launch 5.8
Braking 3.7
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D 176 | |
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Horizon Life: Purchase from the Autoshow for 1,500,000 CR Reach Tier 10 in Horizon Life: British Racing Green Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
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Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Rare Classics Value: 1,500,000 CR
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 103.8 mph (167 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 16.000 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 50.000 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 222.1 ft (67.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 527.5 ft (160.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.64 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.63 g |
Speed 3.7 Handling 3.5
Accel 2.4
Launch 1.8
Braking 1.8
Offroad 5.7 |
D 181 | |
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 1,500,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Festival Playlist:
Series 7 (Spring) - The Trial: "Fiesta. Siesta. Repeat." | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Rare Classics Value: 1,500,000 CR
Rarity:
Legendary
Speed:
Top Speed: 103.1 mph (165.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 15.977 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 49.983 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 196.6 ft (59.9 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 478.4 ft (145.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.63 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.62 g |
Conversions[]
Conversion - Engine | |
3.2L I6, 6.2L V8, 5.2L V10, 6.5L V12 | |
3.2L I6, 6.2L V8, Racing 3.0L I6T, 5.2L V10, 6.5L V12, 7.7L V12 |
Conversion - Drivetrain | |
AWD Drivetrain | |
AWD Drivetrain |
Conversion - Aspiration | |
Positive-Displacement Supercharger | |
Positive-Displacement Supercharger |
Trivia[]
- In Forza Motorsport 4, according to the Autovista narrator, the model depicted is based on an example from Jay Leno's collection; CN.YF5002 (chassis number YF5002), and was coach built by Mulliner, hence its nickname, the "Mulliner Sedan".
- A car thumbnail included in an update for Forza Motorsport 7 was leaked on April 20, 2018 along with a few other cars.[1]
Gallery[]
Forzavista[]
References[]
- ↑ "McLaren Senna, TVR Speed 12, Peel P50 and More Found in Forza Motorsport 7 Files" . gtplanet.net . Retrieved 07-23-2024.
Bentley | |
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1930s | 4-1/2 Liter Supercharged '31 · 8-Liter '31 |
1990s | Turbo R '91 |
2000s | #7 Speed 8 '03 · Continental GT '04 |
2010s | #14 - #17A Continental GT3 '17 · Bentayga '16 · Continental GT '12 · Continental GT Speed '13 (Forza Edition) · Continental Supersports '10 · Continental Supersports '17 · EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept '15 · Platinum Motorsports Continental GT '11 |
2020s | Continental GT Convertible · Flying Spur |