via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rnzlD3O2L8
The 2025 Bentley Blower Jnr is an 85% scale, road-legal electric recreation of the iconic 1929 Bentley Blower, developed by Bentley Motors in collaboration with The Little Car Company under its Hedley Studios brand.
This modern reinterpretation retains the classic design language of the original 4½ Litre Supercharged Bentley while integrating a fully electric drivetrain. The vehicle measures 3.72 meters in length, 1.48 meters in width, and 1.27 meters in height, with a total weight of 550 kilograms.
The powertrain consists of a 15-kilowatt (20 bhp) electric motor powered by a 10.8-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery, providing a top speed of 45 miles per hour (72 kilometers per hour) in the UK and EU. Due to local regulations, the top speed is limited to 25 miles per hour (40 kilometers per hour) in the USA. The estimated range is up to 65 miles (approximately 105 kilometers) on a full charge, depending on driving conditions.
The Blower Jnr features a 48-volt electrical system and offers three selectable driving modes: Comfort (2 kW), Bentley (8 kW), and Sport (15 kW), each offering different throttle responses and performance characteristics. Charging is completed via a Type 1 or Type 2 connector, with a full charge time of approximately 3 to 5 hours using a standard AC charger.
The car is configured in a tandem two-seat arrangement and includes functional period-style instrumentation alongside modern safety features such as seat belts, indicators, and LED lighting. The steering wheel and dashboard layout closely replicate the original 1929 model, with materials including aluminum and leather used throughout the interior to reflect Bentley’s craftsmanship standards.
Production is limited to 349 units, and each vehicle will be built by hand at The Little Car Company’s workshop in the UK. Pricing for the Bentley Blower Jnr starts at 90.000 British pounds.
2025 Bentley Blower Jnr – Technical Specifications
General Information
Model: Bentley Blower Jnr
Manufacturer: Bentley Motors and The Little Car Company under Hedley Studios
Type: Electric recreation of the 1929 Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged
Scale: 85 percent of the original
Production start: May 2025
Total units: 349
First Edition units: 99
Dimensions
Length: 3.72 meters
Width: 1.48 meters
Height: 1.27 meters
Weight: approximately 550 kilograms
Seating capacity: two, in tandem configuration
Chassis and Body
Chassis type: ladder frame
Suspension: leaf springs with period-correct friction dampers front and rear
Brakes: front Brembo disc brakes, rear drum brakes
Body finish: handcrafted, First Edition in Blower Green with hand-painted Union Flags
Wheels: wire-spoke, scaled to 85 percent of the original design
Powertrain
Motor: 15 kilowatt electric motor producing 20 brake horsepower
Battery: 10.8 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion
Drive: rear-wheel
Top speed: 45 miles per hour or 72 kilometers per hour
Range: up to 65 miles or 105 kilometers
Drive modes: Comfort at 2 kilowatts, Bentley at 8 kilowatts, Sport at 15 kilowatts
Charging connector: Type 1 or Type 2
Charging time: approximately 3 to 5 hours using standard AC charging
Interior and Features
Dashboard: engine-turned aluminum
Steering wheel: rope-bound design
Instruments: analog-style dials modeled after the original
Drive mode selector: based on repurposed fuel pressure pump
Lighting: LED headlamps and indicators
Additional features: USB charging port, digital display with integrated Garmin satellite navigation and reversing camera
Classification and Compliance
UK and EU classification: L7e heavy quadricycle
United States classification: Low Speed Vehicle, limited to 25 miles per hour
Road legality: approved for road use in UK and EU, restricted to local road use in the US
Pricing
Standard model starting price: 90,000 pounds plus VAT and shipping
First Edition price: 108,000 pounds
Customization
Available through Hedley Studios configurator, including paint colors, racing numbers, leather interior options, and other bespoke features.
No comments:
Post a Comment