{"id":96635,"date":"2022-04-21T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/bentley-t1-restoration\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T07:26:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T07:26:51","slug":"bentley-t1-restoration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secret-classics.com\/en\/bentley-t1-restoration\/","title":{"rendered":"Bentley T1 restoration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Restoration work recently began on the first Bentley T1 built at Bentley in Crewe. This prestigious saloon rolled off the production line on September 28, 1965. The T-Series replaced the much more classically styled S-Series, which had previously been produced for eleven years. The T-Series eventually even lasted 16 years. This first self-supporting model from Bentley went into development in 1958 to meet customer demands. Other manufacturers had long since switched to the more modern design at that time. The self-supporting monocoque design also meant a move away from external coachbuilders, who had previously been able to supply independent bodies on the load-bearing frame. Instead, the T-Series was now available almost exclusively with a standard body ex works. More compact dimensions meant that the car fitted in better with the times. At the same time, no one was to do without the usual luxury of a Bentley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

V8 engine with 225 hp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In terms of overall dimensions, the T1 was 17.8 centimeters shorter, 12.7 centimeters narrower and 8.9 centimeters flatter. At the same time, however, Bentley succeeded in increasing the interior space and the trunk. The engineers undertook extensive test drives with seven prototypes in order to also try out the further developed V8 engine. This included endurance and reliability drives covering more than 100,000 miles. The engine was first used in the Bentley S2. For the T-Series, 225 hp was derived from 6.25 liters of displacement. This raised the topspeed to 115 mph. For acceleration from standstill to 62 mph Bentley quoted 10.9 seconds. At the same time, a newly developed chassis ensured the best possible comfort. Instead of rigid axles, each wheel had an independent suspension with automatic level control. The pressure for this came from the hydraulic brake system.<\/p>\n\n\n

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