Napier-Bentley
Napier-Bentley | |
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FR layout | |
Related | Napier-Railton, Packard Bentley |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 24,000 cc Napier Sea-Lion W12 aero engine |
The Napier-Bentley is a
aeroplane engine (the same as that used in the silver Napier-Railton, which it resembles closely), which develops approximately 550 bhp (410 kW). The Napier-Bentley is seen at historic racing events mostly in the United Kingdom but has been used at European
events.
With its red bodywork and
cluster or mortar bombs going off. Due to the immense torque of the engine (c.1,400 ft-lbs), the rear tyres can be made to produce clouds of smoke whenever the car is launched, while the exhausts produce sparks, flames and smoke
.
During the 30 years that he owned the car Peter Morley and his son, Clive Morley, raced the car frequently until it was sold in 1999. Peter and Clive Morley, as well as Clive's two sons, are still active in racing vintage Bentleys. Since 1999, the car has been owned by Chris Williams, and coveted by his daughter, Rachael, who wishes to race it as well. Chris Williams later constructed another similar vintage special, the Packard-Bentley.
Possible Sources
- In the specialized press : https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/november-2004/103/bentley-napier
- An appearance : https://www.chateauimpneyhillclimb.com/blog/chris-williams-napier-bentley-video/
- More pics on Bentley's vintage cars site : http://www.vintagebentleys.org/specials/0001.php
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