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Bentley's Torcal EV Launches as Entry-Level SUV, Defying Industry EV Pullback
automotive15 days ago

Bentley's Torcal EV Launches as Entry-Level SUV, Defying Industry EV Pullback

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric SUV, marking a pivotal shift for the 107-year-old British luxury brand. Priced starting at approximately $229,500, the vehicle is positioned below the existing Bentayga, making it the brand's most affordable model. Built on the Volkswagen Group's 800-volt Premium Platform Electric architecture, the Torcal shares its foundation with the Porsche Cayenne Electric but features distinct Bentley design cues, including an illuminated diamond grille and synthetic V8 sound simulation. The launch includes a £350 million investment in Bentley's Crewe, England, factory, securing 4,000 local jobs. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early 2027.

via supercarblondie.com|
#automotive#bentley#crewe
Bentley Torcal Launches as First EV, Priced Below Bentayga
automotive16 days ago

Bentley Torcal Launches as First EV, Priced Below Bentayga

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric SUV, marking a significant shift for the 107-year-old British luxury brand. Built at its Crewe headquarters in Cheshire, the vehicle shares the Premium Platform Electric architecture with the Porsche Cayenne but features distinct Bentley design cues, including an illuminated diamond grille and synthetic V8 sound simulation. The Torcal offers up to 876 horsepower and 375 miles of range, with rapid 400kW charging capabilities. Priced starting at £173,000 (approx. $229,500), it is positioned below the current Bentayga, aiming to attract younger buyers while retaining luxury appeal. The launch coincides with a £350m investment in Crewe to support 4,000 jobs, contrasting with recent job cuts at rival Jaguar Land Rover.

via InsideEVs|
#automotive#bentley#crewe
Bentley Torcal Launches as First EV, Securing 4,000 Jobs in Crewe
automotive16 days ago

Bentley Torcal Launches as First EV, Securing 4,000 Jobs in Crewe

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric SUV, which will be manufactured at its Crewe, England, headquarters. The vehicle features a 113kWh battery, up to 876 horsepower, and a range of up to 375 miles. The launch involves a £350m investment to upgrade the factory, securing 4,000 local jobs. The car is priced below the current Bentayga and includes synthetic engine sounds to appeal to traditional luxury buyers.

via BBC|
#automotive#bentley#electric-vehicles
Bentley Unveils Torcal: Its First Electric SUV with Synthetic V8 Sound and 876 HP
automotive16 days ago

Bentley Unveils Torcal: Its First Electric SUV with Synthetic V8 Sound and 876 HP

Bentley has officially unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric SUV, which will go on sale in early 2027 as a 2028 model. The vehicle features a 113 kWh battery, offering up to 876 horsepower in the Torcal S trim and a WLTP range of 375 miles. It shares a platform with the Porsche Cayenne Electric but includes unique design elements and synthetic engine sounds to mimic a V8. Production will take place at Bentley’s Crewe, England, factory, securing 4,000 local jobs. The car is priced below the current Bentayga, aiming to attract younger buyers while maintaining luxury standards.

via arstechnica.com|
#automotive#bentley#crewe
Bentley Torcal: The Brand's First EV Debuts with 876 HP and Synthetic V8 Sounds
automotive16 days ago

Bentley Torcal: The Brand's First EV Debuts with 876 HP and Synthetic V8 Sounds

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first all-electric SUV, at a global launch in London. The vehicle features a 113 kWh battery, up to 876 horsepower, and a WLTP range of 375 miles. It is designed, engineered, and built in Crewe, England, and will be the brand's fourth model line. The Torcal is available in two trims, with the top-spec S version achieving 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds. It includes synthetic engine sounds, active suspension, and a new Merino wool interior. Pricing starts at £173,000, making it cheaper than the Bentayga.

via Electrek|
#automotive#bentley#crewe
Bentley Torcal Launches as First EV, Priced Below Bentayga
automotive16 days ago

Bentley Torcal Launches as First EV, Priced Below Bentayga

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first fully electric SUV, which shares a platform with the Porsche Cayenne Electric but features a distinct design and synthetic engine sounds. Priced starting at £165,000, it is cheaper than the current Bentayga and aims to attract younger buyers. The vehicle offers up to 876 horsepower and 375 miles of range, with a 10-80% charge time of 16 minutes. Production will occur at the Crewe factory, securing 4,000 jobs, though Bentley has scaled back its broader EV roadmap due to weak demand.

via motor1.com|
#automotive#bentley#crewe-factory
A Century-Old Bentley Shatters 100 mph, Proving the Supercar Experience Was Born Long Ago
technology1 month ago

A Century-Old Bentley Shatters 100 mph, Proving the Supercar Experience Was Born Long Ago

Ars Technica’s Jonathan M. Gitlin rides Smoky, a 1926 Bentley Super Sports, around Laguna Seca during Monterey Car Week, illustrating that the supercar experience predates modern era: a tuned 3.0 L engine with upgraded internals could exceed 100 mph while the standard car struggled at 40 mph, with a visceral, gear-driven ride and minimal safety gear that echoes today’s performance cars. Smoky’s racing pedigree—built 1925–27 as one of 18—highlights how early aerodynamics and engineering aimed at speed, not just comfort.

via Ars Technica|
#1920s#bentley#brooklands
Bentley Continental Supersports Slims Down for the Track
technology1 month ago

Bentley Continental Supersports Slims Down for the Track

Bentley’s Continental Supersports is the lightest Bentley road car in 85 years, shedding mass by dropping the plug-in hybrid and front-axle drive in favor of rear-wheel drive, carbon aero, and lighter wheels to hit about 1995 kg (≈4398 lb). Its 4.0L twin-turbo V8 makes 657 hp and 590 lb-ft, delivering sub-4-second 0–60 performance with strong brakes and adaptive suspension for track use, while the interior is pared back (no massage seats, no rotating center display) and the price climbs toward six figures with Mulliner options; only 500 are planned.

via Road & Track|
#bentley#continental-gt-supersports#laguna-seca
Bentley’s Supersports trims weight for track-ready luxury
technology1 month ago

Bentley’s Supersports trims weight for track-ready luxury

Bentley is producing 500 Supersports, the lightest Bentley in 85 years, by stripping rear seats and using weight-saving aero and chassis tweaks. It rides on a revised 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that makes 657 hp and 590 lb-ft, powers only the rear wheels, and is stabilized by 48V active anti-roll bars, rear-wheel steering, and an electronic limited-slip diff. With a carbon roof, a bold aero kit, and a large rear spoiler, it weighs under 4,407 lb and aims for strong track performance while remaining road-legal. The interior uses carbon bins instead of rear seats, and Bentley plans to build 500 units starting at about $486,200; two cars have been shown at Laguna Seca so far.

via Ars Technica|
#aerodynamics#bentley#lightweight
Bentley’s Torcal: Debuting as the luxury brand's first electric vehicle on PPE platform
technology3 months ago

Bentley’s Torcal: Debuting as the luxury brand's first electric vehicle on PPE platform

Bentley confirms its first electric vehicle, the Torcal, will debut on September 23, 2026, using the PPE platform shared with VW Group EVs like the Porsche Cayenne. Named after Spain’s El Torcal de Antequera and rooted in the Latin torquere, the Torcal is expected to be a torque-rich luxury SUV built at Crewe as Bentley’s fourth model, with earlier trademark chatter suggesting a Barnato badge but Torcal branding appearing to be the path forward.

via Ars Technica|
#automotive-news#bentley#electric-vehicle
Bentley finds 100 faults in rebuilt Continental GT during a “proper” service
cars3 months ago

Bentley finds 100 faults in rebuilt Continental GT during a “proper” service

After a months-long rebuild, Mat Armstrong takes his Continental GT to Bentley for a definitive service; technicians uncover more than 100 faults, with the standout issue being a cracked engine mount that could affect alignment and safety, prompting further costly repairs even as Armstrong continues with plans for a Monaco road trip.

via supercarblondie.com|
#bentley#bentley-continental-gt#cars
Bentley Hypes Supersports With Travis Pastrana Gymkhana Video
technology8 months ago

Bentley Hypes Supersports With Travis Pastrana Gymkhana Video

Bentley’s Continental GT Supersports trades elegance for thunder, packing 657 hp rear‑drive performance and a drift‑ready setup. To prove its hooligan potential, Bentley teams with Travis Pastrana for a gymkhana‑style short film, “Full Send,” filmed at Crewe with brake‑throttle software tweaks and a hydraulic handbrake. The video features Bentley heritage cameos and teases an upcoming electric SUV, while noting the new car will be rarer (500 units) and slightly less powerful than the outgoing 700‑hp W12.

via The Drive|
#bentley#continental-gt#gymkhana