This Tiny Bentley Blower Jr. Is Too Cute To Be Real
by AutoExpert | 18 August, 2023
The Little Car Company has unveiled the Blower Jr., a meticulously made vehicle that replicates 85% of the original's size. Developed in collaboration with Bentley's Heritage Collection, this exquisite creation is a reproduction of the iconic 1929 racing car known as the Blower.
This miniature marvel, hailed as the most sophisticated city car ever built, will make its debut appearance at Monterey Car Week.
Measuring 145.7 inches in length and 59 inches in width, the Blower Jr.'s dimensions impeccably mirror the proportions of the original. The attention to detail extends to the bodywork and interior materials. While the rear section substitutes ash wood with carbon fiber, the First Edition model is elegantly finished in the same green hue as the renowned No. 2 racecar, proudly displaying Union Flag stickers.
Inside, the Bentley Blower Jr. offers seating for two adults in tandem, along with luggage space. The aluminum dashboard, seats upholstered in Mulliner's Dark Green Lustrana Hide, and rope-bound steering wheel of the First Edition echo the original's charm. Modern conveniences, such as a Garmin navigation screen, reversing camera, and USB charging port, seamlessly blend with the classic ambiance.
While the Bentley Blower Jr. deviates from the original 240-hp supercharged engine, it introduces a rear-mounted electric motor producing 20 hp. Through the fuel pressure pump, drivers can select from Comfort, Bentley, and Sport driving modes, each unlocking 3 hp, 11 hp, or the full 20 hp of power, respectively.
Impressively, the Blower Jr. is street-legal in the UK, EU, and USA, offering a practical and enjoyable daily driving experience. This electric motor propels the Blower Jr. to a top speed of 45 mph in the EU and UK while adhering to a 25 mph limit in the US. The 48-volt floor-mounted battery grants a range of 65 miles per charge.
Production of the Bentley Blower Jr. is slated to commence in the second quarter of 2024, with the release of 99 First Edition models, each capturing the essence of Bentley's timeless elegance.