Bentley Mark V
| Bentley Mark V | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Bentley Motors (1931) |
| Production | 1939–1941 11 produced |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Derby, England (chassis only) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | Chassis provided, customer to select own coachbuilder and body style |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4¼-litres (4,257 cc) I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 10'4" 124 in (315 cm) |
| Length | bumpers with chassis |
| Width | bumpers with chassis |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bentley 4¼ Litre |
| Successor | Bentley Mark VI |
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.
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.