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News2027 Bentley Continental GT Supersports is Lightest, Most Visceral Ever
Bentley is reviving the Supersports moniker—which turned 100 this year—for a new, more exhilarating and more driver-focused version of its Continental GT . Forget the hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive system: the twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, without any electric assistance, sends all 657 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque to the …
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NewsEXP 15: Bentley Turns to Future With Inspiration From the Past
British automaker Bentley , which has pushed back its target of selling only fully electric models from 2030 to 2035, has just given another glimpse of the vehicle that will start the ball rolling with the EXP 15 concept. Reminiscent of Jaguar's Type 00 concept , but far more elegant, …
New Models2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed Gets New V8 and Goes Drifting
Following in the footsteps of the Continental GT and Flying Spur , the Bentley Bentayga Speed drops the W12 engine and receives an all-new V8 for 2026. No electrification here, but you're still looking at the most powerful SUV in the history of the British luxury brand—and the first one …
ElectricBentley Pushes Back Target of All-Electric Luxury Cars to 2035
British luxury carmaker Bentley said Thursday that it was pushing back its target of building only 100-percent electric models by five years, until 2035. Four years after outlining its strategy of being fully electric by 2030, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser said the company was "maintaining our aim of a decarbonised …
Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid2025 Bentley Flying Spur Speed is All-New and Hybrid Only
Similar to the brand new 2025 Continental GT Speed , Bentley’s Flying Spur is getting rid of familiar engines, including the iconic 6.0-litre W12, and moving forward exclusively with a PHEV-type “Ultra Performance Hybrid” powertrain. Launched initially with the performance-focused Speed, this fourth generation of the Flying Spur combines a …
New Models2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed Drops W12 for Hybrid Power
A fourth generation of the Bentley Continental GT is making its debut this week, and the biggest news is that the base V8 and optional W12 engines are both gone. Instead, the car features a plug-in hybrid system combining a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 with an electric motor for a total …
NewsBentley to End W12 Engine Production
A large chapter in the history of Bentley will come to an end in April of 2024 when the British automaker ceases production of its iconic 12-cylinder engine after more than 105,000 units, all of which are handcrafted in Crewe, England. This announcement is not a surprise as Bentley accelerates …
NewsRolls-Royce, Bentley, Bugatti All Had Record-Breaking Sales in 2022
It doesn’t seem like inflation had any effects on high-end luxury car buyers during the past 12 months. Rolls-Royce , Bentley and Bugatti are three great examples. In 2022, the year it revealed its first-ever all-electric model ( Spectre ), Rolls-Royce achieved a global sales performance unequalled in the company’s …
New ModelsBentley Unveils Sportier Flying Spur Speed for 2023
Bentley ceased production of the W12-powered Flying Spur in May only to come back with a new, sportier Flying Spur Speed for 2023 that features the same 12-cylinder powerplant. This latest addition effectively completes Bentley’s Speed lineup, which also includes similar versions of the Continental GT and Bentayga . The …
NewsBentley Boosts Comfort, Sportiness With New Azure, S Models
Bentley is redefining comfort and wellbeing for passengers with a new Azure specification for each and every one of its models. It’s not quite the Mulliner experience, but the British automaker offers a carefully curated selection of features designed to maximize relaxation. There’s a safety element to it, as well, …
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