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The swiftest, most dynamic and most luxurious Continental GT yet created

2023 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner - Front Angle

Bentley’s refreshed model portfolio is being crowned with a new ultimate version of the Continental GT Mulliner to sit at the pinnacle of the Continental family and two-door grand tourers. With enhancements to both its W12 engine and its advanced chassis shared with the GT Speed, the GT Mulliner W12 becomes the most powerful, fastest, most dynamic and most luxurious Continental GT yet created.

The new GT Mulliner W12 takes the best of all worlds to create the ultimate Continental GT combining the performance and dynamism of the Speed, the comfort of the recently-announced Azure and the magic touch and artistic flair of Mulliner handcraftsmanship. Its W12 TFSI engine, handcrafted at Bentley’s carbon neutral factory in Crewe, delivers 659 PS (650 bhp) resulting in a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h) and 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds). Electronic All-Wheel Steering enhances the dynamic nature of the Continental GT Mulliner W12 in each of the driving modes. The Mulliner-unique 22” wheel design features self-levelling badges which ensure the Bentley ‘B’ remains vertical at all times.

The cabin of the Continental GT Mulliner W12 is one defined by luxury, and showcases a level of choice and customisation that only Mulliner can provide. A unique colour split is exclusive to the car, with a new combination of primary and secondary hide joined by a third colour through a flowing design line. Eight different three-colour combinations are proposed by Mulliner, using Bentley’s palette of hides and threads to create striking yet elegant contrast throughout the cabin. A choice of 88 Piano wood veneers encourage further personalisation. “Diamond in Diamond” quilting to the seats, door trims and rear quarter panels is made up of almost 400,000 stitches with each diamond containing exactly 712 individual stitches. Naturally these are available in a spectrum of coloured threads, too.

To the outside, a suite of exclusive exterior design features separate the Continental GT Mulliner from the rest of the family. At the front, the new ‘Double Diamond’ matrix grille defines the new Mulliner signature style, complemented by matching front fender vents echoing the same silver and black design and with Mulliner branding. All of these features are available either with a bright chrome or with the more contemporary gloss black appeal of Mulliner Blackline Specification. Approaching and opening either door reveals the other Mulliner design features – mirror caps in either satin silver or black with Mulliner Welcome Lamps beneath, and illuminated outer door sills with Mulliner text.

The GT family now spans a range of models each with a different emphasis, to make customer choice easier. The Azure range is for those prioritising wellbeing and on-board comfort, while those customers wishing to concentrate on driving pleasure can specify the new V8-powered GT S. Going one step further, the W12-powered Speed is the pure drivers car, delivering exceptional dynamic performance and no expense to grand touring ability. Above all these sits the Mulliner.

The new GT Mulliner W12 will be on display at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, where it will take to the hill along with three members of the new S range. Joining these modern road-going products on the hillclimb will be the first car in Bentley’s Blower Continuation Series, Blower Car Zero.

Physics-Bending Performance

The Continental GT Mulliner W12 is equipped with an uprated version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine, delivering 659 PS (650 bhp) – a 4 per cent increase of 24 PS over the standard W12 model – whilst maintaining an extraordinary 900 Nm (664 lb.ft) of torque.

With exceptional handling, this results in a top speed of 208 mph (335 km/h) and 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds), a reduction of 0.1 seconds. A combination of four chassis technologies give the new Mulliner model a level of agility, performance and ride quality that has been stretched to new levels.

Bentley Dynamic Ride and three-chamber active air suspension with adaptive damping play a key role in the balance of the car and provide a formidable foundation to build upon. The optional and newly-developed Carbon Ceramic Brakes, Variable Electronic Stability Control, All Wheel Steering, and an Electronic Limited Slip Differential bolster the agility and performance even further.

Combining the new systems delivers Bentley’s philosophy that a vehicle should feel progressive and secure, yet still be dynamic. To achieve this philosophy in BENTLEY and COMFORT mode, overall grip is balanced between the front and rear wheels, while in SPORT this mode has been calibrated with a more rear-biased torque–split in all driving scenarios.

The Best of Both Worlds

Whether travelling across continents or over mountain passes, Bentley’s three-chamber active air suspension with adaptive damping, and Bentley Dynamic Ride provide control and comfort in abundance. The 48V active anti-roll control system was originally pioneered on the Bentayga and third-generation Continental GT and now tuned even further with the knowledge and learning since the systems introduction.

This innovative system features powerful electric motors within each anti-roll bar to resist body roll. In their firmest setting, the motors can deliver 1300 Nm in 0.3 seconds to counteract cornering forces and keep the body level.

Dynamic Ability

The Electronic All-Wheel Steering enhances the dynamic nature of the Continental GT Mulliner W12 in each of the driving modes. This is even more apparent in SPORT mode, as the steering combines with Bentley Dynamic Ride and the electronic limited slip differential for a level of agility unlike any other Bentley road car, utilising up to 4° of steering lock on the rear wheels.

At low and medium speeds, the GT Mulliner’s rear wheels are steered in the opposite direction to the front wheels to aid a rapid change of direction, noticeably increasing the feeling of nimbleness. The steering feels sharper and with a quicker ratio, and a commensurate increase in steering feel provides even more driver confidence. At high speeds, the rear wheels steer in the same direction as the front, to improve stability.

The eLSD allows true active torque vectoring across the rear axle, which is then fine-tuned with torque-vectoring by brake systems. Together, these technologies improve turn-in and provide exception traction on corner exit – and, of course, allow the keen driver to induce slip angles and to balance the car on the throttle.

Unrivalled Luxury And Attention To Detail

The cabin of the Continental GT Mulliner is one defined by luxury, and showcases a level of choice and customisation that only Mulliner can provide. A unique colour split is exclusive to the car, with a new combination of primary and secondary hide joined by a third colour through a flowing design line.

Eight different three-colour combinations are proposed by Mulliner, using Bentley’s palette of hides and threads to create striking yet elegant contrast throughout the cabin. A customer can, of course, choose their own set of colours or specify the cabin colours and materials from the full suite of Bentley hide colours, veneers and stitching.

The Mulliner Driving Specification is fitted as standard, bringing the “Diamond in Diamond” quilting to the seats, doors trims and rear quarter panels, now with both contrast and accent stitching running through the diamonds design.

It takes almost 400,000 stitches to deliver this quilting across the cabin of the car, with each diamond containing exactly 712 individual stitches – each one precisely aligned to point to the centre of the diamond it creates. Developing the embroidery process to deliver this process alone took 18 months.

The seats themselves are finished with embroidered Mulliner logos. The floor mats are edged with micro-piping to match the rest of the colour theme of the interior and chrome Bentley ‘B’ retention caps are an example of the fine details that separate the Continental GT Mulliner.

The roof of the cabin is trimmed along its full length with indented hide, or smooth hide to match the seat backs if the fixed glass roof is selected.

The centre console is dressed in a unique diamond milled technical finish that uses precision machining to form a perfect pattern of facets, flanked either side by Grand Black walnut veneer with chrome overlays. A unique Breitling clock sits in the centre of the console, while the passenger side fascia is finished with a silhouette of the car’s exterior profile and the Mulliner logo. The veneer flows into the doors, where it is completed by a discreet Bentley ‘B’ motif.

For the driver, the brushed-metal finish of the Breitling clock is carried through from the physical world to the digital, with a unique design to the main gauges of the LED main instruments cluster where careful skeuomorphic design and the application of digital textures makes the virtual dials look like real metal.
The Continental GT Mulliner W12 truly is the ultimate combination of craftsmanship and performance. Available as both a coupe and a convertible, the car is the pinnacle definition of everything Bentley knows about making the best grand tourers in the world. For those wanting the luxury and comfort of a Mulliner model but with the character of a V8, the Continental GT Mulliner V8 remains available.

Continental GT Mulliner W12 – WLTP drive cycle: fuel consumption, mpg (l/100km) – Combined 20.6 (13.7). Combined CO₂ – 311g/km.

June 22, 2022

Bentley New Continental GT

2019 Wheelsandmore Bentley New Continental GT - Front Angle

After Startech and Arden released their conversion parts Wheelsandmore has also completed its tuning program for the current Continental GT 3S. Without touching the body shapes and silhouettes, the German tuning company achieves a harmonious and powerful upgrade for the elegant gran tourer.

Away from current discussions about reducing fuel consumption and emissions the current New Continental GT still provides a W12 bi-turbo engine with 6 liters and 635 hp output. With 900nm torque the four-wheel drive pushes the coupe impressive and passes the 100 kmh mark already after 3.7s. Now the Wheelsandmore program offers two different upgrade levels for the power-hungry customers. The increasement is gained either by remapping the control units or available as a very easy to install plug-and-play variant with an additional control unit. In stage 1 the noble tuner transforms the power into 751hp and 1050nm of torque. In the second stage, the refiner drives even sharper parameters and adapts them to his flap-controlled exhaust system. With 343 kmh top speed and 795 hp engine power with a maximum of 1100 nm torque, the New Continental then turns posthumously into a real Porsche killer. The acceleration sprint from 0-100kmh is finished after 3,28s with the stage 2 upgrade tuning.

After extensive development work the Wheelsandmore technicians have succeeded in developing a full-sounding, throughput-optimized and TUV-approved exhaust system. The particle filter remains completely in the original exhaust system. The original pre-muffler dummy is connected by voluminous pipes to the flap-controlled rear silencer. The result is a rich, dull rumble, as befits a luxury coupe of this class.

Technically the New Continental GT 3S uses lot of known parts from current Porsche Panamera. It is therefore hardly surprising that the axles, brakes and wheel connection dimensions of Porsche are the same with high offsets and less space to the outside and brake calipers. In conjunction with the already immense speed and the mounted 21 inch wheels, the tuner Wheelsandmore had no other option as developing a special new 22 inch wheel for the 3S. After many rough designs and countless simulations, the manufactory has designed its new model B-Sport in 9.5 and 11.5×22 inches for the new Bentley. Available in silver and black, the classic Y-spoke designed wheel looks very filigree on the bulky New Continental and visually at least as big as a 23-inch wheel due to the spokes reaching to the outer edge and the concave contour. The matching tires are coming from the high performance specialists from Pirelli, where they have homologated tires in sizes 275/35/22 and 315/30/22 up to the vmax of 343 kmh.

Lowering height of the stock air suspension is possible due a new plug-and-play lowering module, which can easily be plugged into the chassis circuit. The lowering module can be controlled both by original suspension control from the interior as well as by innovative mobile APP. The APP is suitable for all Iphone devices and smartphones with Android operating system.

February 25, 2021

Bentley Continental GT

2020 Bentley Continental GT new1

Bentley Motors today announced total sales of 11,206 in 2020, an increase of two per cent over 2019. Although the pre-COVID sales forecast was much greater, new model introductions fuelled this significant achievement which was the highest sales performance in any of the luxury British marque’s 101 years.

Bentley’s production was shutdown for seven weeks beginning in March, and running at a 50 per cent output for a further nine weeks thereafter, as social distancing measures were introduced. A resulting comprehensive redesign of the production facility enabled Bentley to meet this global demand while in parallel maintaining these social distancing protocols to the current day and beyond.

The Americas remained Bentley’s number one region although a strong performance in China, posting an increase of 48 per cent, ran it close.

Commenting on the global sales results, Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said:

“Even though we anticipated greater sales before the pandemic struck, when you consider the level of restrictions around the world for the majority of the year, to achieve a record sales performance is a strong measure of our potential.

“As we look to the year ahead we remain cautiously optimistic as much remains uncertain. One thing that doesn’t is our commitment to progress, the first step of which is the launch of the Bentayga Hybrid. This is one of nine new models we will launch this year as we continue on our Beyond100 strategic path and our accelerated journey towards becoming a fully electrified car company by 2030.”

Key to the company’s ongoing success was the introduction of a number of exciting new models, combined with greater global availability of other popular models. In particular the all-new Flying Spur was launched internationally and received a phenomenal reception from customers and media alike.

This demand was increased further in October with the introduction of a high-performance V8 engine derivative.

The Bentley Continental GT (24 per cent) and GT Convertible (15 per cent) together accounted for 39 per cent of total sales, finishing the year as Bentley’s number one selling model line. However, in spite of the run out of the previous generation model, and delays to market entry of the all-new Bentayga due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pioneering, go-anywhere SUV was still the biggest selling single model, accounting for 37 per cent of total sales.

The Americas region delivered 3,035 cars, an increase of four per cent on the corresponding figure for 2019, 2,913. Placing the region as Bentley’s number one market, this strong performance was boosted by the introduction of the Flying Spur and a full year of sales of the Continental GT and GT Convertible luxury Grand Tourer.

Bentley’s biggest growth was reserved for China, posting a sales increase of 48 per cent, 2,880 cars, against 1,940, as the traditional sedan market welcomed the introduction of the all-new Flying Spur, with Bentayga sales remaining strong.

Europe closed the year with the delivery of 2,193 cars, against a figure of 2,670 in 2019, a decrease of 18 per cent with the region impacted because of the market entry delays of the all-new Bentayga.

Bentley’s home market in the UK continued its consistent strong performance, recording sales of 1,160 cars. This represented a decrease of 22 per cent over the previous year.

Bentley delivered 735 cars to the Middle East in 2020, against a total of 852 the previous year.

February 3, 2021

Bentley Motors is named Britain’s Most Admired Car Company! Details Here!

2019 Management Today Bentley Bentley Motors has been simultaneously named Britain’s most admired car company and recognized as overall number one in the category for Best Quality of Products according to a leading survey by the prominent business magazine, Management Today.

The annual Most Admired Companies Study dates back almost 30 years and honors the best businesses throughout the country and beyond. The two awards reflect the quality of the brand’s exquisite lineup of luxury automobiles such as the all-new Flying Spur, Mulsanne, Continental GT, and Bentayga.

Bentley has achieved 13^th position overall in the extensive study of 250 leading British companies across 25 sectors. UK’s largest public companies and leading employers were asked to evaluate their peer across 12 key criteria, making it the ultimate peer-review of corporate reputation.

And as it enters its second century, Bentley has already confirmed that it aims to lead the way in the delivery of sustainable luxury mobility. The brand promises to offer hybrid or electric versions of all models in the prestigious lineup by 2023, and battery-powered electric solutions by 2025.

2019 Management Today Bentley

Significantly, the Pyms Lane factory in Crewe achieved carbon certification last year and the company has just launched the sexy Bentayta Hybrid SUV – Bentley’s first plug-in hybrid and its most efficient model so far.

Furthermore, the luxurious British marque celebrated its 100^th year with a series of events around the world, culminating in the launch of the Bentley EXP 100 GT. As we have told you, the vehicle incorporates a breath-taking vision of the future which sets the benchmark for sustainability and innovation.

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December 5, 2019

Bentley has plans for dominating Pebble Beach. Here’s what to expect!

2016 Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase One of the most luxurious Bentley models, if not the most luxurious, the Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase is to make is to make its US debut at the Monterey Auto Week.

This luxurious limousine is exclusively created for people who do not satisfy themselves with nothing, but the best out there. This first-class air-travel experience beauty will be first unveiled at the Quail: A Motorsports Gathering event on Friday, 19 August and then it will make appearance at the Lodge on Sunday, 21 August.

2016 Bentley Mulsanne Extended Wheelbase

Also aiming to global show-off is the recently-launched Flying Spur V8 S. Filling the gap between the Flying Spur V8 and the flagship model W12, V8 S is designed to add some more power, but this time with tweaked and redesigned suspension system in order to fit perfectly between V8 and W12.

Also, the most powerful Bentley, created so far, the Continental GT Speed Black Edition, will also be present at the events. As we have told you, this mighty car pushes the boundaries of conventional thinking and delivers some incredible speed, power and acceleration rates.

2016 Bentley GT Black Edition

One more celebrity that will be at sight is the Bentayga. This sweetheart will draw a BowLus Road Chief to Turn 10 at the Laguna Seca circuit. Bentayga will also be partnered with Bowlus Road Chief – Limited Edition Lithium+ trailer at the Quail and the Pebble Beach Signature Party on Saturday night. Cool.

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August 16, 2016

Bentley Unveils the Updated Continental GT Speed Black Edition [642 hp & 840 Nm]

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition Front View Bentley has just revealed the updated variant of the Continental GT Speed. The car has one main benefit and it is in terms of power and torque. With a top speed of 206 mph or 331 km/h, this unique luxurious car now delivers even more force onto the road thanks to the release of the Black Edition, which joins the Speed family.

Precisely, the engineers have uprated the potent 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 engine, which now produces 642 PS (up from 635 PS) and 840 Nm (from 820 Nm). By the way, the additional torque is applied through the entire rev range through reoptimisation of the boost control, thus bringing greater acceleration performance. The 0-60 mph sprint time has dropped to just 3.9 seconds, while the 0-100 km/h sprint has been estimated at 4.1 seconds.

The Continental GT Speed Black Edition will be available in both coupe and convertible bodystyles. The body colour of this special series is complimented by a high gloss black finish to the window openings and lamp bezels as well as all-black 21-inch five-spoke directional wheels. Behind the latter there are distinctive brake calipers, which can be specified in red or black.

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition Interior

Other one-off features of the Black Edition include contrast colours to the front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser in four different shades: Hallmark, Beluga, St James’ Red and Cyber Yellow. Furthermore, carbon fibre adorns the fascia, centre and roof consoles and creates dark ambiance.

The seats and centre console are bordered by contrasting leather, available in Porpoise, Beluga, Pillar Box Red or Cyber Yellow. Corresponding contrast stitching accentuates the diamond quilting of the doors and Mulliner GT Design seats.

Both new Bentley Continental GT Speed and GT Speed Black Edition can be currently ordered. First deliveries are expected this summer.

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April 4, 2016

Bentley Continental GT3 with New Livery for Bathurst 12 Hours

Bentley Continental GT3 2016 Livery Bentley Team M-Sport is returning to the Mount Panorama in Australia. The racing event will happen between 5^th and 7^th of February ant the brand will to take on the Bathurst 12 Hours with two Continental GT3s. The good news is that we have received a photo with team’s new 2016 livery, which was also unveiled at the Autosport International Show a few days ago.

Speaking of team’s brand new livery, we should say that it has been significantly updated for the 2016 season. It now incorporates more of the vibrant green that was introduced to Bentley’s colour palette last year and in addition it also features design elements from the Union Flag.

In my opinion, the two Continental GT3s will undoubtedly look fantastic in their new suits. And we are all happy that Bentley has decided to unveil the 2016 livery as soon as possible and feature in the 12-hour endurance race.

This year Bentley drivers will be Guy Smith (GB) and Steven Kane (GB), joined by Matt Bell (GB), Andy Soucek (ES) and Maxime Soulet (BE). But there is another person in the team, who had previously not driven for Bentley and this is Aussie V8 star David Russell (AU).

If you are not familiar with David Russell, we can only say that he has taken class victories in all of Bathurst’s endurance race formats including the 24-hour race last year. By the way it was where he also set the fastest lap of the Mountain track ever completed by an Australian.

In other words, Bentley is returning to Mount Panorama looking to get the podium result! The experience the drivers have is substantial, the line-up is very strong and David Russell will definitely help immensely. Can’t wait to see what happens.

Bathurst 12 Hours takes place on Sunday 7 February.

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January 18, 2016

Bentley Shows the Evolution of Continental Through the Years [VIDEO]

Bentley made a new film which pays homage to the Continental model. The video features two cars: the 2016 Continental GT Speed and the historic 1952 R-Type Continental, and traces their DNA and design for more than 50 years. We can not doubt that the Bentley Continental is one of the most iconic cars on the road. And it has been one since the ‘Continental’ name first entered the company’s lexicon in 1952.

This was the year of the release of R-Type Continental. But this year also marked the birth of world’s first Grad Tourer. It also was the fastest four-seater in the world at the time of its launch, because it was capable of producing a top speed of 120 mph it was the fastest four-seater in the world at the time of its launch.

There were a total of 208 R-Type Continentals produced, many of which were coachbuilt by Mulliner. Yes, this name is still closely associated with Bentley.

Three elegant styling cues define the design Continental’s DNA and they have been persisting for almost six decades. We are speaking here about the striking power line, muscular rear haunches and swooping, fast roof line, which can be still attributed to today’s Continentals as well as to the 2016 GT Speed.

Speaking of the contemporary and modern Continental, it elegantly fulfils the same grand-touring brief as its forebear. With immense W12 power, a top speed of 206 mph, it has an unachievable ability to offer exceptional comfort and luxury experience. But enough talk, below you can watch company’s view on the history of this emblematic model. And I assure you – watching the video is absolutely worth it!

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December 17, 2015

STARTECH Displays Sportier Bentley Continental Cabriolet in Frankfurt

STARTECH Bentley Continental Cabriolet can be also spotted in Frankfurt tomorrow. It will make company to the other Bentley model presented by STARTECH at its stand – the custom Flying Spur. Just like it, the Continental features extensive tuning program for its exterior and interior, and a promise for a future power upgrade. In fact, the most intriguing and eye-capturing about this cabrio is the extensive carbon-fiber treatment we see. It is featured on the outside as well as on the inside. But take a detailed look at the pictures below to make sure of that.

Exterior

STARTECH Bentley Continenal Rear End

This Bentley Continental can be described with one word only and it is “unique”. Its exquisite carbon bodywork creates an optimal blend of sporty-elegant design and aerodynamic efficiency. Starting with the front, it features in-house made front spoiler attached to the standard production bumper. It comes along with two carbon panels, which give the side air intakes more powerful and sportier profile. In addition, these elements not only serve as a beauty extra, but also reduce the lift on the front axle at high speeds, thus optimizing handling stability.

At the back, the first thing that grabs the eye is the striking highlights as well as the new carbon diffuser. Just like the Flying Spur, the Continental also got LED module integrated into the center of the diffuser, which serves as a rear fog lamp and a backup light at the same time.

A very impressive addition to the exterior is the new stainless-steel sport exhaust system, which has billet tailpipes. It also has integrated system of butterfly valves that can be controlled from the cockpit, thus creating the wished sound effect.

Wheels & Tires

STARTECH Bentley Continental Cabriolet Wheels and Front Bumper

STARTECH Monostar G wheels fit perfectly not only on the Flying Spur, but also on this Bentley Continental. They come in 22-inch size and are mated with tires of size 295/30 ZR 22 for the front and rear axles.

Interior

STARTECH Bentley Continental Cabriolet Interior

Inside, we see an extremely detailed work and an interior finished with luxurious materials such as carbon fiber, Alcantara and the finest leather as well as mirror-polished surfaces. As you can see, the upholstery used is light gray and dark gray leather.

There is also a very nice contrast, created by the delicate radiant green highlights on the leather upholstery. It creates a special individual ambiance. All other interior carbon components, which feature checkered-flag pattern and mirror-polished surfaces, are also custom-made by the tuning company. So, we are definitely going to visit STARTECH’s stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show. There’s so much to see there.

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September 14, 2015

Bentley Team M-Sport and What happened at 24-Hours of SPA Event

The two Bentley Continental GT3 vehicles, that competed at the TOTAL 24 Hours of Spa this weekend were forced to retire from the race. But there are good news for all Bentley lovers out there! The whole team demonstrated incredible race-winning pace and even #84 of Bentley Team HTP successfully completed the race and placing P5 in class.

Everyone, who watched the show will tell you about the bad track conditions throughout the opening hours of the race. The bad weather forced #8 car with the team of Maxime Soulet, Maxi Buhk and Andy Soucek and vehicle #7 with team members Guy Smith, Steven Kane and Andy Meyrick to pit under the long safety car periods. But this is not all. At the end of the pit late they were held, which took the racers several priceless minutes. However, both vehicles and teams scored some impressive results and they even marked some of the fastest laps in this year’s edition of the race. Eventually Bentley team climbed up the order back in the top 20. Not that bad, right?

So, shortly after 23:00 local time vehicle #7 made an overtaking move past a shower competitor just to be forced off the dry line and on to the wet part of the track. This resulted on losing control and hitting the barrier. Unfortunately for the team, the vehicle couldn’t go back on the track and had to retire. On the other hand, vehicle #8 continued the race with impressive confidence and speed, altering between P2 and P5. At dawn, the vehicle with Maxi Buhk in the vehicle, challenging for P4 suddenly was forced to retire due an electrical failure.

However, both teams do not lose hope and motivation and prepare for the final round of the 2015 Blancpain Endurance Series, where Bentley Team M-Sport will compete in a three-hour race over the weekend of 19th-20th September.

We wish them luck and many successful races!

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July 27, 2015

Bentley Flying Spur Beluga Offers Striking Styling and Features

Bentley Flying Spur Beluga looks athletic and confident. It is the new specification level that the company has just introduced for the Flying Spur V8 model range. The luxury four-door sedan comes with striking exterior and interior styling cues that boost its visual appeal and charm. Some of its distinctive features are the 20-inch alloy wheels, gloss black radiator and cabin styling highlights.

Exterior

The exterior of the car is contemporary and undoubtedly more athletic than its siblings in the Flying Spur range. The purposeful visual appeal of the Beluga is emphasized via exclusive 20-inch Black and Bright machined alloys fitted with low profile tires.

In addition, this is further strengthened via the gloss black radiator matrix and a body-colored lower grille bar. In other words Bentley Flying Spur Beluga is a specification, which is the perfect example of enhancement for a modern performance saloon and craft and comfort.

There is also the option to specify the popular Mulliner Driving Specification, in combination with the Beluga specification. In this case, the car will be fitted with striking 21-inch six-spoke ‘Extrovert’ wheels.

Interior

The cabin of the Flying Spur Beluga has been entirely created by hand. The interior is filled with extremely luxurious features like swathes of piano black veneer and knurled gear shift paddles. Contrast stitching has been applied to the luxurious seats and steering wheel as well as deep pile floor mats and boot carpet. There is also an onboard WiFi featured in the specification.

The interior of the Bentley Flying Spur Beluga with Mulliner Driving Specification features diamond quilted hides, a knurled gear lever, drilled alloy pedals and an indented hide headlining.

Engine

Just as any other Flying Spur in Bentley’s range, the Beluga comes powered by the 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine. The unit produces 500 hp and can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds. The 0-62 mph is measured at 5.2 seconds. At the same time the car offers a single-tank range of 500 miles.

Designed for comfort and refinement, the Flying Spur has benefitted from a suite of upgrades and enhancements for 2015. The exquisite cabin gains modern and tactile new features (as well as onboard WiFi) to maintain Bentley’s reputation for interior style and usability.

Bentley Flying Spur Beluga is currently available to order. First deliveries are expected in the autumn.

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June 18, 2015

Actor Idris Elba Writes History With Broken Record!

Idris Elba, the star of Luther and The Wire broke the historic “Flying Mile” UK speed record, previously set by Sir Malcolm Campbell back in 1927. The Award-winning actor achieved the top speed of 324 km/h (180 mph) with the Continental GT Speed. The previous record was measured at 320 km/h (174.8 mph) nearly a century ago with the legendary Napier-Campbell Blue Bird. Elba’s record was independently verified by the UK Timing Association.

Despite the challenging weather conditions, the record was broken during filming for the upcoming Discovery Channel series, named Idris Elba: No Limits, which will be launched in July.

The car itself features a 6.0-Liter twin-turbo W12 engine and develops the stunning 635 hp (466 kW) and 820 Nm. The powerplant is especially designed to work perfectly with the ZF eight-speed close-ratio automatic transmission and together they achieve the incredible acceleration: from 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) the beast goes for 4.0 seconds. And with this fast start it chases the top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph).

And with Bentley’s tradition, the incredible performance is matched with ehanced chassis with fine tuned springs, anti-roll bars and height. This adjusted features, along with the retuned electronics ensured incredible performance, and as we noticed, they are capable of braking records!