Bentley Mark V

Bentley Mark V
Overview
Manufacturer	Bentley Motors (1931) Limited Derby, Derbyshire
Production	1939–1941[citation needed] 11 produced[citation needed]
Assembly	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^[1] 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.