2002 Bentley State Limousine

Bentley Motors chairman and chief executive Franz-Josef Paefgen presented the Bentley State Limousine to The Queen at Windsor Castle on 29th May 2002. Presented on behalf of a consortium of British based automotive manufacturing and service companies, the Bentley was a gift to The Queen in recognition of her Golden Jubilee year. The occasion marked an important milestone in the history of Bentley Motors, and signals the continuation of the Crewe tradition of supplying fine, bespoke and beautifully crafted cars for royal occasions.

Uniquely this car has been designed for State duties, it is also the first ceremonial Royal vehicle to have been developed using the latest computer aided design techniques and will be the first ever Bentley in the Royal fleet.

Naturally the nature of any security equipment fitted to the car is not for public consumption. says Bentley.

In Detail

engine	Aluminum, 90 Degree V8
position	Front Longitudinal
valvetrain	OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
displacement	6750 cc / 411.9 in³
bore	104.1 mm / 4.1 in
stroke	99.1 mm / 3.9 in
compression	8.0:1
power	298.3 kw / 400 bhp @ 4000 rpm
specific output	59.26 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	117.99 bhp per tonne
torque	835.18 nm / 616.0 ft lbs @ 3250 rpm
front tires	285/55 R 19
rear tires	285/55 R 19
front brakes	Vented Discs
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Vented Discs
r brake size	mm / in
front wheels	F 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19.0 x 9.0 in
rear wheels	R 48.3 x 22.9 cm / 19.0 x 9.0 in
steering	Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
f suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Adaptive Damping
r suspension	Double Wishbones w/Coil Springs, Anti-Roll Bar, Adaptive Damping
curb weight	3390 kg / 7474 lbs
length	6220 mm / 244.9 in
width	2000 mm / 78.7 in
height	1770 mm / 69.7 in
transmission	GM 4L80-E 4-Speed Auto
gear ratios	2.48:1, 1.48:1, 1.00:1, 0.75:1, :1