Petersen 27 Litre Meteor

27 Ltr Meteor Special

Petersen Engineering was tasked by their client to create a 'Big Blower Bentley' featuring a V12 engine. To ensure the car manageable in traffic yet a powerful cruiser on the highway, we developed a comprehensive fuel management system.

Special care was taken with the cooling and oil systems to prevent overheating in high-temperature conditions. based our design on a Rolls Royce Phantom II, incorporating a Rolls Meteor 27 Litre V12 engine along with Bentley bulkhead, steering, radiator, and brake components.

Petersen Engineering was contacted by BBC Top Gear who were interested in using the car for a feature they had planned.

The episode which aired March 2012, that saw Jeremy recreate the Battle of Britain with the Petersen aero-engined car and a flame-spitting retro BMW, called the 'Brutus'.

The Stig also had a play in the car and took it around the track. As can be seen in Episode 6 Series 18 of Top Gear UK.

See our Top Gear page for more information and photographs.