London hosted Bentley’s first fully electric production car yesterday. Torcal joins Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga as a fourth model line, a five meter SUV built, engineered and finished in Crewe for 2028 model year sales that begin next year. Long wheelbase, short overhangs and a proud front give it upright presence without the height of a Bentayga. Surfaces stay relatively clean so the rear haunches can do the talking, a shape designers call a resting beast.
Travis Pastrana, the stunt driving icon, arrived at Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, England, this past September, with a sense of anticipation. For three days, he was able to put the pedal to the metal in a specially rigged Supersports, the first of its kind, tearing it up across campus and the Dream Factory on the real factory grounds, with no closed racetracks or imported sets.
Bentley has just unveiled a Continental GT that elevates its model lineup to new heights. The Supersports brand has returned for the first time in seven years, and this small number has not only lost a lot of weight, but it has also dropped hybrid technology and all-wheel drive. The end result is the sharpest, most engaging Continental in decades, and just 500 lucky customers will have the opportunity to own one, with the first keys changing hands as early as 2027.
A Bentley Continental GT carved entirely from wood sits in the Autosport Group showroom in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by its metal-and-leather siblings. Handcrafted over 3,000 hours with thousands of marine-grade teak and plywood pieces, it’s listed on eBay for $98,900, which is more than some used Bentleys that actually run.
This customized Bentley Continental GT Speed is touted as a luxurious off-road machine, powered by a tuned twin-turbocharged 6.0L W12 engine making 690 hp, mated to a 6-speed ZF automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels. It rides on rides on a set of 20″ twin multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires, along with a 3mm air suspension with an internal safety level lock in case of collapse.
Auto enthusiasts know that the 2001 Bentley Arnage LWB, a long-wheelbase model of the luxury sedan, was released, but for those seeking a much longer version, there’s this custom stretch limousine. It has 16,880-miles on the odometer and powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75L V8 engine generating 397 hp and 616 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission.
The Audi Grandsphere just wasn’t luxurious enough for Flexjet owner Ken Ricci, so he wanted to create a private jet inspired by his own Bentley Bacalar. Only 12 of these vehicles were designed, engineered and handcrafted by Bentley, making it one of the most limited models ever.
The Bentley Mulliner Batur is now the automaker’s most powerful vehicle yet and limited to just 18-units, all of which have been reserved already, priced from $2,000,000 USD. It’s powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.0L W12 engine making over 730 hp and 737 lb-ft of torque, enabling to to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.5-seconds while achieving a top speed of 208 mph.
Bentley’s 2021 Continental GT3 Pikes Peak racer, based on the company’s race- and championship-winning car, powered its way through the 12.42-mile course running on a biofuel-based gasoline. Unfortunately, Rhys Millen’s time of 6:36.281 across the shortened course, due to icy conditions as well as engine issues, was only good enough for second place in the Time Attack 1 class.
Yes, Bentley not only makes luxury cars, but high-end home furniture as well. Unfortunately, you’ll have to shell out $14,710 for the ‘Newent Sofa’, $9,040 on the ‘Newent Armchair’, a $4,230 ‘Newent Chair’, and a whopping $11,950 for the ‘Newent Bed’ that you see above, for a combined total of $39,930 before any taxes.