Packard-Bentley
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | private |
| Production | one-off |
| Assembly | Hand-built |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | Single-seater (Monoposto) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Napier-Bentley, Napier-Railton |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | American 42 l (2,563.00 cu in) Packard V-12 Marine Engine |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 2.4 Tons |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Napier Bentley |
The Packard-Bentley "Mavis" is a one-off vintage racing car. It is powered by a massive American 42 litre Packard 4M-2500 V-12, developing 1,500 bhp (1,100 kW) and (2,000 foot-pounds (2,700 N·m)) of torque, sourced from an American World War II-era marine military PT boat.[1]
The car was built by Vintage Sports-Car Club member and Napier-Bentley owner Chris Williams,[2] and debuted at the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power in July 2010.
The Packard-Bentley is based on a 1930 Bentley 8-litre chassis, highly modified. The car also has 24 exhaust pipes, reflecting its engine's twin-port design. The steering column is offset and angled to allow it to clear the huge engine block.
The car is a very popular spectator attraction, both static and whilst being driven.
References
- ↑ Andrew English (20 December 2010). "Packard V12 4M-2500 engine in detail". Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ Andrew English (20 December 2010). "Christmas road test: Packard-engined Bentley". Daily Telegraph.