Bentley 8-Liter

"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[]

	Speed ? Handling ? Acceleration ? Launch ? Braking ?	?
Unlock Requirements Autovista: An Autovista-only car that can not be obtained.

	Speed 4.8 Handling 3.7 Acceleration 4.7 Launch 5.8 Braking 3.7	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: This vehicle has appeared as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward. Forzathon Shop: Series 46 (Summer) for 599 FP Series 59 (Summer) for 599 FP Festival Playlist: Series 31 (Spring) - "Classic Collectibles" championship Series 58 (Spring) - "Classic Collectibles" championship Series 67 (Spring) - "Classic Collectibles" championship Series 76 (Spring) - "Classic Collectibles" championship
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. Forzathon Shop: Series 11 (Aug 24, 2022) for 100 FP Series 31 (Summer) for 550 FP 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".

NEW

This article includes unreleased or currently in development content.

A car thumbnail included in an update for Forza Motorsport 7 was leaked on April 20, 2018 along with a few other cars.^[1]

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Forzavista[]

Forza Motorsport 4 Autovista - 1931 Bentley 8 Litre

References[]

↑ "McLaren Senna, TVR Speed 12, Peel P50 and More Found in Forza Motorsport 7 Files" . gtplanet.net . Retrieved 07-23-2024.

[1] "McLaren Senna, TVR Speed 12, Peel P50 and More Found in Forza Motorsport 7 Files" . gtplanet.net . Retrieved 07-23-2024.

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