12 Apr 2024

Bentley Continental GT & GTC Hybrids Spied

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="100189"] As the Audi-managed Bentley marque moves towards electrification, the next step will by hybridized versions of the Continental GT (coupe) and GTC (cabriolet). Specifically, we're talking about a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) that can run on purely electric should that be desired or required. Our spy photographers recently caught these two prototypes that appear to be running test mules of the new PHEV drivetrain. Bentley already offers hyb...
21 Apr 2023

The Bentley Le Mans Collection: Celebrating Shared History

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="85573"] Le Mans Collection marks 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth victory at the world’s most iconic endurance race – the 24 Hours of Le Mans Shared history: 100 years since the first Le Mans – when a Bentley recorded the fastest lap Bentley Rotating Display houses a valve from the engine of the 2003 Le Mans winning #7 Bentley Speed 8 Limited edition of a total of 48 Continental GT and GTCs globally Powered by 6.0-litre twin-turbo W12,...
22 Feb 2023

Bentley Announces End to 12-Cylinder Engine Production with the Most Powerful Version Ever

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83515"] source: Bentley Motors Production of Bentley’s iconic W12 engine to finish in April 2024 after more than 100,000 units produced in Crewe Decision strategic to Bentley becoming a leader in sustainable luxury mobility Milestone marked with confirmation of the most powerful version ever Power for sold-out Bentley Batur confirmed as 750 PS, with 1000 Nm of torque, as development engine completes durability testing Aim for all 30 W12 manufa...
Wed, Feb 22 , 2023 Bill
18 Oct 2022

Spy Photo: Bentley Continental GTC Plug-In Hybrid Spied for the First Time

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77779"] Bentley is hard at work developing cars and extending their new Continental line-up. We know the plug-in hybrid version of the Continental GT is on its way with earlier sightings and today we spotted the Continental GTC for the first time testing as an Plug-in hybrid. We can see the charger port in in the left rear fender on this red beauty. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77784"] Power could be shared with the Bentayga...
Tue, Oct 18 , 2022 Bill
4 Dec 2020

Global Deliveries of Pikes Peak Continental GT Limited Edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56099"] source: Bentley Customers from around the world start to receive their limited edition Pikes Peak Continental GT by Mulliner Five vehicles delivered into the USA, home to the world-renowned course in Colorado where the record was set Cars travel to all sides of world – the UK, USA, Europe, Qatar, UAE, Japan and New Zealand Just 15 examples hand-built at Bentley’s factory in Crewe, England W12-powered Continental GT race car smashed I...
Fri, Dec 04 , 2020 Bill
4 Nov 2020

Bentley Motors to Livestream Electrification Ambitions

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54829"] source: Bentley Motors There are reports of Audi taking control of Bentley from Porsche. With that said, Audi controlling Bentley may have the next generation Continental GT and Flying Spur going all electric, sharing a platform co-developed with Porsche. – Editor’s note BENTLEY MOTORS – ACCELERATING THE JOURNEY TO ELECTRIFICATION Beyond100 presentation to reveal Bentley’s electrification ambitions Thursday 5 November at 16:00...
Wed, Nov 04 , 2020 Bill
9 Jan 2020

2020 Bentley Motorsport Programme To Be Biggest Yet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="41273"] source: Bentley Motorsport Customer racing programme set to be larger than ever before Bentley Motorsport Academy driver assessments underway Bentley Team M-Sport to enter Intercontinental GT Challenge, focusing on car development and customer support K-PAX Racing to enter GT World Challenge Europe (Crewe, 9th January 2020) – Bentley Motorsport’s 2020 programme is set to be its largest yet, with elite customer tea...
Thu, Jan 09 , 2020 Bill
27 Dec 2019

Bentley Celebrates Record Awards In Centenary Year

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="40792"] source: Bentley Motors World's most sought-after luxury car brand wins 26 global accolades All-new Flying Spur named ‘Luxury Car of the Year’ by Top Gear Magazine Continental GT awarded ‘People’s Car of the Year’ by Jeremy Clarkson Brand named Britain’s ‘Most Admired Car Company’ Bentley named No. 1 employer by Top Employer Institute Bentley has rounded off a memorable centenary year with a record number of global awards...
Fri, Dec 27 , 2019 Bill
4 Dec 2019

Limited Edition Continental GT Celebrates Bentley’s Pikes Peak Record

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="39688"] source: Bentley Limited Edition Continental GT restricted to just 15 examples Celebrates Bentley’s record-breaking run up world-renowned course W12-powered Continental GT beat coveted International Hill Climb record by just over eight seconds in June Limited Edition model features exclusive Radium by Mulliner paintwork and carbon fibre body kit Optional ‘100’ grille honours record achievement during Bentley’s centenary year Alcan...
Wed, Dec 04 , 2019 Bill