Posts Tagged ‘Bentley’

  • Bentley Looking To Create An Entry-Level Hatchback
    Bentley are apparently planning to create an entry-level hatchback model to compete with the Maserati Quattroporte and Porsche Panamera. The model in question will be a five-door hatchback which offers styling from the 2011 Continental GT. It was hinted that Bentley could use Audi underpinnings, and this means an aluminium chassis for lightweight, and good, performance....
    by Dean at October 15th, 2010 at 10:10 pm
  • Pricing For The 2011 Bentley Continental GT
    Bentley has released the pricing structure on their brand new Continental GT for 2011. The price will start at €154,600 for the 6.0-litre V12 with 423kW of power and 699Nm of torque. And for this amount the Bentley Continental GT will get from 0-100km/h in 4.4 seconds and move onto a top speed of 319km/h. 2011 CONTINENTAL GT – PRICING POUNDS STERLING £135,760 US...
    by Dean at September 29th, 2010 at 08:09 pm
  • The 2011 Bentley Continental GT — Revealed
    This is Bentley’s Continental GT, a redesigned model with brand new body panels. While it might look the same–and it does–Bentley has said that there have been changes in the form of new creases, a higher belt-line and longer side-windows. Following this, there are new tail- and head-lights as well as a revised grille. The interior houses minor changes...
    by Dean at September 8th, 2010 at 12:09 am
  • Bentley Continental GT Facelift — Teaser Video
    Bentley started teasing us with media on the facelifted Continental GT. The company released a teaser website as well as a quick clip of the interior — which boasts a new instrument cluster and a modern entertainment system — and the exterior — which includes LED headlights, new bumpers and new taillights inspired from the Mulsanne. Power for the Continental...
    by Dean at August 20th, 2010 at 02:08 pm
  • Special Edition Bentley Continental GTC And GTC Speed 80-11
    Bentley used the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to reveal their Continental GTC and GTC Speed 80-11 Editions. The Special Edition Bentley’s were built for the American market where they include a dark Grey Metallic soft top, a Mulliner fuel-filler cap and Union Jack badges. There will be 20-inch wheels with 14-spokes for the GTC and 20-inch dark tinted wheels...
    by Dean at August 17th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
  • Special Edition Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Flying Spur Speed Arabia
    Bentley have created a special edition Continental Flying Spur and Flying Spur Speed for the Middle East. The two Arabia models will be built in a special cycle of 50 units where they will feature special exterior and interior enhancements. “We have created these exclusive new models for our Arabic customers in recognition of the growing importance of these influential...
    by Dean at August 10th, 2010 at 09:08 pm
  • Bentley Looking To Launch New Vehicles Every 18 Months
    Bentley are looking at an 18-month product launch cycle where they will create additional vehicles based on existing models. For example, the 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible which happens to be a similar model to the Coupe and GT models. Research from the Bentley team found that owners like to drive their vehicles for 12 to 18-months before they want something...
    by Dean at June 29th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
  • Stuck In The Mud… With A Bentley Continental GT
    The Russian owner of this Bentley Continental GT learned, that hard way, that luxury sports cars do not travel through mud so well. ...
    by Dean at June 18th, 2010 at 04:06 pm
  • Rendered: Bugatti & Bentley Super Mini
    Jasper van der Heiden an Autoblog.nl reader has created a Bentley and Bugatti supermini. They are only renderings of course and they were based on other hatchbacks around the world.
    by Dean at June 9th, 2010 at 04:06 pm
  • Wheelsandmore Add Extra Power To The Bentley Continental Supersports
    Wheelsandmore, a German tuning firm, has revealed a brand new package for the Bentley Continental Supersports. The Ultrasports 702 package will boost performance by around 11.5%. The tuning firm based this package on the standard 463kW Supersports which now produces 516kW with 880Nm of torque. There are new sports catalysts and a stainless steel exhaust system. This power...
    by Dean at April 26th, 2010 at 07:04 pm
  • Beijing 2010: The Bentley Continental GT Design Series China
    Following the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed China, at the Beijing Auto Show, the automaker has revealed a Chinese only Continental GT Design Series. The Continental GT Design Series will feature orange and magenta accents, as well as other Metallic exterior colours. Bentley’s second special edition for China will boast an interior with new floor mats, seat...
    by Dean at April 22nd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
  • Beijing 2010: Special Edition Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed China
    China’s 2010 Beijing Motor Show is currently hosting two special edition Bentley models for the Chinese market. First up would be the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed China special edition, a four-door-luxury sedan with features built for Chinese customers. Bentley have added a new ‘comfort’ suspension, they have retuned the exhaust so that it is...
    by Dean at April 22nd, 2010 at 11:04 pm
  • All Kinds Of Fancy Wood To Be Found In The Bentley Mulsanne
    Bentley has released a video, and a press release on their craftsmanship which goes into the Mulsanne luxury sedan. Bentley’s Mulsanne interior will use mirror-matched wood veneers in Walnut, Piano Black, Oak, Bird’s Eye maple, Vavona, Olive Ash or even Sapelli Pommele. If you’re not impressed by extravagant woods which I’ve never heard...
    by Dean at April 15th, 2010 at 01:04 am
  • Bentley’s Mulsanne Engine Has Been Detailed
    About 30 hours of man-labour will create a brand new, more powerful and more efficient 6.75-litre turbocharged V8 engine for the Bentley Mulsanne. The new motor will push out a staggering 377kW of power with a ginormous amount of 1020Nm of torque. The 0-100km/h time is new set at 5.3 seconds, while the top speed is just under 300km/h. 296km/h, to be precise. Bentley has...
    by Dean at April 5th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
  • Bentley’s Continental Supersports Convertible — Now Dropping The Top & Adding The Power
    Bentley has revealed new information regarding their Continental Supersports Convertible. There will be 463kW from the twin-turbo W12 engine and this will allow for some impressive performance figures. For example, the 0-100km/h time will be at 3.9 seconds while the top speed will be about 325km/h. This is not only the fastest Bentley convertible produced, but it’s...
    by Dean at February 18th, 2010 at 09:02 pm