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Bentley Speed 8
Category
LMGTP
Designer(s)
Peter Elleray
Technical specifications
Chassis
Carbon fiber and aluminium honeycomb monocoque, carbon roll hoop integrated with roof structure
Suspension (front)
Independent double wishbones, pushrods, torsion bar, telescopic dampers
Suspension (rear)
Independent double wishbones, pushrods, torsion bar, telescopic dampers
Bentley Xtrac 6-speed sequential manual with Megaline pneumatic actuation
Tyres
Dunlop 2001-2002, Michelin radial 2003
Competition history
Notable entrants
Team Bentley
Notable drivers
Tom Kristensen, Guy Smith, Rinaldo Capello, Martin Brundle, Mark Blundell, Eric van de Poele, Johnny Herbert, David Brabham
Debut
EXP Speed 8 2001 & Speed 8 2003
Races
Wins
Poles
F/Laps
4
1 (4 Class Wins)
1
2
Constructors' Championships
None
Drivers' Championships
None
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Global Information
Team Bentley
Tom Kristensen,
Rinaldo Capello,
Eric van de Poele,
David Brabham