CREWE (June 20, 2023) – Bentley’s ultimate grand tourer, the coachbuilt Batur by Mulliner, has completed its whole vehicle development program, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of performance and durability. Work now commences on the build of customer cars, each of which will feature an exceptional level of bespoke craftsmanship and take around four months to handcraft – with the last one to be completed at the end of 2024. Continue reading
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CREWE (June 16, 2023) – The Bentley Continental GT S has been awarded ‘Best Grand Tourer’ by Robb Report and will be recoginized in its ‘Best of the Best’ June/July issue. The Robb Report ‘Best of the Best’ awards has become the premier marker of achievement in the luxury industry for the past 35 years. In addition to cars, there are 15 other award categories celebrating luxury including yachts, art, design, food, wine and philanthropy. Continue reading
CREWE (June 12, 2023) – The most famous race car of the modern Bentley era, the 2003 Speed 8, made its return to Le Mans this weekend to take part in the centenary celebrations of the ultimate motorsport marathon – the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The dynamic demonstration of the highly popular fan-favourite precedes the return of a new Works Bentley to Le Mans, with a pair of Blower Continuation Series cars to compete at this year’s Le Mans Classic. Continue reading
CREWE (May 30, 2023) ― The Batur is more than just a glimpse of Bentley’s future design. It will be a significant step towards the way future Bentleys will be made, using the planet-friendly materials and techniques needed for a more sustainable vision of luxury. Innovative technologies have been fused with luxurious materials, to create features never seen on a Bentley before. Continue reading
GENEVA (May 26, 2023) A century ago, a Bentley 3 Litre would become the first British car and the first Bentley to compete at the grueling Le Mans 24 Hours race in its debut year. Today, as this iconic race – a 24-hour full- throttle test of man and machine – celebrates its centenary, that very first Bentley has been sold to a British enthusiast for in excess of $3.7M. Continue reading
CREWE (May 9, 2023) – To celebrate the remarkable W12 engine that has powered its performance flagships and indeed the brand since 2003, Bentley has created the limited-edition Speed Edition 12. Powered by the most successful 12-cylinder engine of the modern era, the Speed Edition 12 models are a fitting farewell to an extraordinary engineering achievement. Continue reading
CREWE (May 3, 2023) – To celebrate the coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, a team of Bentley’s craftspeople have worked together to produce a limited series of bespoke cabin cushions for a fleet of Bentleys. The team, based at Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe, has used a combination of fine craftsmanship and cutting edge technology to digitize the special Coronation Emblem before creating each bespoke cushion by hand. Continue reading
CREWE (April 28, 2023) – A celebration of all things canine, Bentley is taking the lead as exclusive automotive partner for this year’s Goodwoof festival, which is being held on 20-21 May at the Duke of Richmond’s Goodwood estate. A fleet of Bentayga luxury 4x4s will provide extra bark and growl to a range of activities that will give dogs and their human friends a wonderful weekend – or a great Dane out. Continue reading
CREWE (April 18, 2023) – To celebrate 20 years of the Continental GT, Bentley Motors is hosting a four-month program of unique models, drives and events that kicks-off today at the Shanghai Auto Show with the debut of a one-of-one Continental GT S. This unique car showcases several bespoke Mulliner features, including commemorative badging, inlays and design motifs marking 20 years of the car that has defined the modern era of Bentley Motors. Continue reading
CREWE (April 12, 2023) – To mark 20 years since Bentley’s sixth victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and 100 years since the first running of the legendary race, Bentley is creating a limited edition of Continental GT Coupés and Continental GTC’s. Each will be powered by the Bentley W12 engine, the most successful 12-cylinder engine of the modern era. The Le Mans Collection includes unique exterior and interior details that echo the design of the Le Mans winning Speed 8 #7. Continue reading