Bentley Motors annuncia oggi tutti i dettagli della sua nuova Continental GT, il Grand Tourer per eccellenza. Progettata, ingegnerizzata e realizzata a mano in Gran Bretagna, la nuova Bentley Continental GT di terza generazione combina prestazioni brillanti e mirate con lusso artigianale e tecnologia all' avanguardia, per creare il Grand Tourer più raffinato mai prodotto. Wolfgang Dürheimer, presidente e amministratore delegato di Bentley Motors, ha dichiarato:"Bentley è all' avanguardia del lusso Grand Touring da quasi cento anni. La nuova Continental GT di terza generazione è l' apice delle nostre realizzazioni progettuali e ingegneristiche e segna il passo successivo del viaggio di Bentley. Siamo leader mondiali nella mobilità di lusso e i nostri prodotti e servizi definiscono il nuovo lusso nel mondo automobilistico. La nuova Continental GT racchiude in sé il nostro desiderio di innovare e celebrare la nostra eredità e portare l' esperienza di proprietà Bentley al … [Read more...]
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La Bentley Mulsanne in una foto da 53 miliardi di pixel
La Bentley Mulsanne, il Golden Gate di San Francisco e la tecnologia utilizzata dalla NASA per alcuni scatti panoramici su Marte, sono gli elementi di una prova dattero singolare: riuscire a cogliere un particolare della vettura con un ingrandimento da 700 metri fino alle singole cuciture dei sedili che riproducono il caratteristico logo con la B alata. E' possibile vedere la foto da ben 53 miliardi di pixel (53.000 megapixel) collegandosi qui: http://www.bentleymotors.com/en/apps/look-closer.html … [Read more...]
Bentley Bentayga: the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world
Bentley Motors is today announcing full details of its pinnacle, sector-defining new model, the Bentayga. The Bentley Bentayga combines unparalleled luxury with effortless performance and everyday usability. With an all-new W12 powertrain, the Bentayga is the fastest, most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive SUV in the world. It offers a true Bentley driving experience and showcases innovative technology features. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Crewe, the Bentayga’s styling is pure Bentley. Sculptural with an elegant, timeless execution, it perfectly balances athleticism with confidence. From the four round LED headlamps and large matrix grille, to the distinctive power line and muscular haunches, the Bentley DNA is apparent throughout. The Bentley Bentayga boasts the world’s finest automotive cabin, with unrivalled levels of precision. The detailing in metal, wood and leather – including meticulous tolerances between elements of trim – is the epitome of modern … [Read more...]
British Speed in Italy: Bentley marks anniversary with Mille Miglia run
In 1930, ‘Bentley Boy’ Tim Birkin claimed his aborted attempt on the Mille Miglia in his legendary Blower was due to a lack of “due preparation”. 85 years on, Bentley has ensured all plans are in place for a successful Blower run in the 2015 event. ‘Bentley Boys’ the Hon. Sir Henry (Tim) Birkin and Bentley Chairman Woolf Barnato were to be the first British drivers to attempt the thousand-mile Italian test of endurance, in a supercharged ‘Bentley Blower’ known as the No. 2 ‘Birkin Blower’. According to contemporary media reports, however, ‘much disappointment was felt at the news of the Bentley withdrawal from the Brescia Thousand Miles Race’. This year, Bentley’s original 1930 4½-litre supercharged Blower is aiming to finish what its sibling never started, taking on the world-renowned cross-country route between 14 and 17 May. Director of Royal and VIP Relations, Richard Charlesworth, who will be piloting the historic Blower, said: “When the Blower was built in 1930 the … [Read more...]
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6
Bentley Motors is showing the future direction of luxury and performance with the EXP 10 Speed 6 at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show. The concept is a British interpretation of a high performance two seater sportscar using modern automotive design, highly skilled handcrafting, the finest materials and advanced performance technology. From the racing success of the company’s early years to the international motorsport success of today, ‘speed’ is part of Bentley’s DNA. This inspiration is expressed throughout the EXP 10 Speed 6, where iconic Bentley design cues are fused with progressive craftsmanship techniques and modern technologies. Copper elements are used as accents to both exterior and interior features to highlight the performance hybrid potential of the concept’s advanced new powertrain. Performance goals including top speed are set to challenge competitors and define a new segment benchmark. Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and chief executive of Bentley … [Read more...]
Bentley Bentayga: the new pinnacle SUV
Bentley’s all-new and ground-breaking luxury SUV is set to be revealed to the world later this year and a name has been chosen: Bentley Bentayga. This sector-defining SUV will be able to introduce Bentley’s renowned modern British luxury to limitless destinations with an impressive combination of on and off road performance. The natural world, along with the company’s founder, inspired its name. Crowning the Northern Hemisphere, to the north of Bentley’s birthplace in England, is the dramatic beauty of the Taiga, the world’s largest transcontinental snowforest. To the south, the rugged peak of the Roque Bentayga in the subtropical Canary Islands draws attention from all directions and a challenging climb rewards with spectacular panoramic views of a rich and diverse landscape. Wolfgang Dürheimer, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, comments: “Bentayga is a name that reflects what we know our SUV will do better than any other car in the world – combine the best … [Read more...]
Nuova Mulsanne Speed: esperienza di guida extra lusso più veloce del mondo firmata Bentley
Bentley ridefinisce il concetto di esperienza di guida extra lusso più veloce del mondo con una nuova, meravigliosa ammiraglia. La nuova Mulsanne Speed è stata pensata su misura per il guidatore, con 537 CV (395 kW), 1.100 Nm di coppia e sospensioni e sterzo sportivi selezionabili dal cliente. Grazie al gruppo propulsore riprogettato, con il potente V8 biturbo da 6,75 litri di Bentley, la Mulsanne Speed sfreccia da 0 a 100 km/h in 4,9 secondi, fino a una velocità di punta pari a 305 km/h. Nella moderna tradizione Bentley, le prestazioni dirompenti si sposano a un’efficienza nettamente migliorata: un’ottimizzazione del 13% si traduce in un aumento dell’autonomia di 80 km. Con i suoi tocchi di stile innovativi e contemporanei, la Mulsanne Speed incarna la quintessenza del lusso britannico. Le tecnologie imbarcate e le funzioni di connettività sono integrate con eleganza e discrezione, celate sotto i materiali più pregiati lavorati con superba maestria artigianale e impreziositi … [Read more...]
SUV Bentley: in produzione dal 2016
Il conto alla rovescia per l'arrivo del SUV Bentley è iniziato. Artigiani, designer e ingegneri sono completamente dedicati alla creazione del SUV più potente e lussuoso del mondo. L'obiettivo è quello di stabilire nuovi standard prestazionali e nella lavorazione artigianale su misura. Un nuovo video, appena pubblicato, dalla Bentley offre un raro scorcio di approccio progettuale, mostrando come l'esterno di questa vettura straordinaria stia prendendo forma. Il SUV Bentley entrerà in produzione nel 2016 con una gamma di motori che comprenderà anche una versione plug-in / ibrida per il 2017. … [Read more...]
Bentley celebrates strong finish at Mille Miglia
This year’s Mille Miglia challenge, which involved hundreds of classic cars from across the world attempt to complete a gruelling 4-day and 1700km drive through Italy, saw Bentley Motors secure its best position to date with one of the company’s iconic 4 ½ Litre supercharged Bentley Blowers. Rolf Frech, Bentley’s Member of the Board for Engineering and Jerome D’Ambrosio, finished in 73rd position out of the 438 cars that took part; the best result achieved by Bentley to date and also one of the highest British finishers. Rolf Frech comments: “Once again Mille Miglia proved to be a real test of every driver’s stamina and ability. The Bentley Blower, which is now in its ninth decade, demonstrated that it is a remarkable piece of engineering and more than capable of meeting the challenge.” Bentley works racing driver Jerome D’Ambrosio, making his Mille Miglia debut, proved to be a great addition to the team. Using his considerable skills (usually employed behind the wheel of … [Read more...]
Bentley Blowers primed for classic Mille Miglia challenge
Bentley Motors is competing in Mille Miglia 2014 (15-18 May) with two of the company’s famous 4 ½ Litre supercharged ‘Blowers’ taking on the 1,700 km route. The 1930 Le Mans ‘Team Car’ once owned by Sir Henry ‘Tim’ Birkin, one of the most celebrated members of a group of British gentlemen racers known as the Bentley Boys, will be joined by a former company demonstrator Blower with its original Vanden Plas Open, Sports Four Seater body for this renowned race. Even after nine decades on the road, this second Blower continues to delight customers and guests from around the world with demonstration drives during visits to Bentley’s Crewe Headquarters. Both Bentleys have successfully completed the modern Mille Miglia challenge several times and, with their classic dark green livery and distinctive, rumbling exhaust note, they’re welcomed by the thousands of fans who line the route to support the drivers. To celebrate the start of Mille Miglia 2014, the Bentley team will … [Read more...]
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