Congradulations to Bentley!!!!!!!!!!

[G35RIDER]

Congrats to Bentley for winning the 24 hours of Lemans Sunday. The Speed 8 is an awsome machine. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The boys from crew are officialy back!!

http://www.totalmotorsport.com/Features/Cars/Storage/bentley-boys-web.jpg

[G35RIDER]

Did anybody watch it on the speed chanel? What do you think of the Speed 8?

[M_TYPE_X]

http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif <= M-Type being.

http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif <= M-Type trying to care.

http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif <= M-Type actually caring.

See any difference?

[G35RIDER]

I'm guessin you don't like bentley very much. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[WhereHaveYouBeen]

He's a NASCAR and IRL fan. He thinks the true test of skill is driving around in a circle all day. Either that or drifting his AT integra. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/rolleyes1.gif

Come on mtx, I expected you of all people to understand the importance of the 24 hours. But I will say it lost some of its luster with a shortage of factory teams. I was disappointed the most that Audi was not represented by a factory team.

Its ok. Someday you will understand that the 24 Heur Du Mans is the pinnacle of racing.

[_ronin_]

Damn dont hate on Mtype... i still love ya Mtype!

[WhereHaveYouBeen]

I'm not hating. I love mtype too, even though he stopped talking to me. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/tear.gif
I just don't understand why he doesn't care about bentley winning the 24 hours. After all, once he's a high-society politician he will probably be driven around in a bentley limo when he travels to europe. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Irie_eyes]

Isn't it just an Audi?

[garak]

The first Speed 8 was pretty much an R8 with a different aero package. The GTP cars do make a lot more downforce than the LMP900 cars but there are some drawbacks. The tires on the Bentley are 2 inches narrower than the LMP-900 which makes them equal to the LMP-675 cars tires. The motor is basically an R8 motor that has been stroked from 3.6 liters to 4.0 liters. The Bentley has a larger air restrictor than the Audi. The Bentley does not share the quick change rear end that the Audi enjoys. As far as suspension, I am not exactly sure the differences but the Bentley running now is not exactly the same as the R8.

Bentley, Audi, Porsche, and Lambo. all fall under VW's ownership.

[G35RIDER]

Here are the specs for the speed 8 http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/cool.gifTechnical

specifications - Bentley EXP Speed 8
Monocoque
Carbon fibre survival cell
Unique carbon roll hoop
assemblies integrated with the
roof structure

Body
Carbon fibre construction to
wind tunnel defined shape
Engine 90 degree V8 with four
valves per cylinder and twin
turbochargers. Air-restrictors
sized according to ACO rules
(2x 33.1mm) Boost pressure
limited to 1.87 bar for ACO
regulations.

Ignition and fuelling
Bosch MS 2.8 engine management

Lubrication
Dry sump

Displacement
3600cc

Power output
In excess of 600 bhp

Torque
In excess of 650 Newton metres

Transmission
Bentley bellhousing and main
case with Xtrac internals.
Sequential 6-speed transverse
design with Megaline
pneumatic system. Rear wheel
drive through tri-lobe joint
driveshafts
Clutch
AP Racing clutch

Differential
Mechanical limited-slip
differential

Suspension
Front: Double wishbones
pushrods, torsion bars Rear:
Double wishbones, pushrods,
coil springs

Steering
Rack and pinion steering with
Kayaba electric
power-assistance

Brakes
Front: 14.8in ventilated
carbon fibre discs, six piston
AP Racing callipers Rear:
14.0in ventilated carbon fibre
discs, six piston AP Racing
callipers Twin circuit hydraulic
operation with driver
adjustable balance

Wheels
O.Z. forged magnesium rims
Front 12.25J x 18in 29/65 x
18 front Rear 13 J x 18in
31/71 x 18 rear

Tyres
Dunlop slick, wet and
intermediate radials

Overall Dimensions

Length: 4630mm
Wheelbase: 2730mm
Width: 1990mm
Front track: 1700mm
Height: 990mm
Rear track: 1680mm

[Kookz]

Bentley, Audi, Porsche, and Lambo. all fall under VW's ownership

Not Porsche.

[G35RIDER]

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Bentley, Audi, Porsche, and Lambo. all fall under VW's ownership


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Not Porsche.






Porsche is also under VW ownership thats why the cayenne and the toureg have the same platform.

[garak]

Also the VW bug was initially designed by Ferdinand Porsche.


A little bit about the man himself.
http://www.grandprix.com/gpe/cref-porfer.html

[Deadpool]

No porche is not under VW ownership. Porche is independent. Cheyyene and Touareg is a joint effort on the part of both VW and Porche. I think it has something to do with Ferdinand Pieche being related to Ferdinand Porche or whatever but Porche is not under VW ownership.

[M_TYPE_X]

No porche is not under VW ownership. Porche is independent. Cheyyene and Touareg is a joint effort on the part of both VW and Porche. I think it has something to do with Ferdinand Pieche being related to Ferdinand Porche or whatever but Porche is not under VW ownership.



hahahaha... Piech, Porsche, Cayenne, Touareg. It's all funny, especially when only M-Type can spell them correctly.

Porsche and Volkswagen have worked together so much on their co-developed SUV that the Touareg is actually a much better buy than the Cayenne. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/rolleyes1.gif

[WhereHaveYouBeen]

No porche is not under VW ownership. Porche is independent. Cheyyene and Touareg is a joint effort on the part of both VW and Porche. I think it has something to do with Ferdinand Pieche being related to Ferdinand Porche or whatever but Porche is not under VW ownership.



Yes! You are correct sir! Its a joint effort kind of like the Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix.

[Kookz]

Like I said:

Bentley, Audi, Porsche, and Lambo. all fall under VW's ownership

Not Porsche.


http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[garak]

Ok then how about this, Porsche and VW have are known to have close business relationships.

[G35RIDER]

Works for me, but you guys are stealin my thread http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/frown.gif let's get back on topic here can anybody find the specs for the Speed 8 and the R8 so we can see what the differences are between the two(besides the obvious)?