Bentley Mark V

The Bentley Mark V was Rolls-Royce's second Bentley model. Intended for announcement at the Earl's Court Motor Show set down for late October 1939 it had much in common with its predecessor. War was declared on 3 September 1939 and a few days later Bentley announced it had ceased production of civilian items.

Bentley Mark V
Overview
ManufacturerBentley Motors (1931) Limited Derby, Derbyshire
Production1939–1941
11 produced
AssemblyDerby, England (chassis only)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body styleChassis provided, customer to select own coachbuilder and body style
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine4¼-litres (4,257 cc) I6
Transmission4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase10'4" 124 in (315 cm)
Lengthbumpers with chassis
Widthbumpers with chassis
Chronology
PredecessorBentley 4¼ Litre
SuccessorBentley Mark VI

The Mark V was sold only as a bare chassis to be fitted with a body from an owner's own choice of coachbuilder. It proved to be the last Derby Bentley; after the war production moved to Crewe.

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