The car featured a World War II era 6.5-litre straight eight engine. The engine was initially developed for military and commercial use back in the day and was factory rated to produce 195 hp at 3750 rpm. But this particular 1953 Bentley 6.5 Litre Supercharger Petersen Racer has been fitted with a Petersen BM supercharger and red-lined at 5,500rpm to produce around 400 horsepower.
Keyword: 1953 Bentley 6 1/2 Liter Petersen Special