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Bentley is giving up on the W12 engine

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

The news that Bentley is abandoning the W12 engine is now official. This was confirmed by the company saying that from April 2024 this type of engine will not power their cars. This decision is not a surprise because Bentley announced two years ago that, from the next decade, it will produce only electric cars.

It all started 20 years ago when the Continental GT Coupé was revealed, and the 6.0L turbo W12 engine currently powers more than 105,000 Bentleys produced. The last model to be powered by this engine, which will have the honor of closing a period of time in the production of powerful engines, will be a limited edition Bentley Batur.

“When we first launched the W12 back in 2003, we knew we had a powerful engine that would propel both our cars and brand forwards at speed. Twenty years and more than 100,000 W12s later, the time has come to retire this now-iconic powertrain as we take strides towards electrification – but not without giving it the best send-off possible with the most powerful version of the engine ever created,” said Bentley chairman Adrian Hallmark.

Bentley Batur will be powered by a 6.0L twin-turbo W12 engine with 740 hp (551 kW) and 737 lb-ft (1,000 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Delivery of the last Bentley with a W12 engine is expected in mid-2023, and only 18 units will be produced. All the cars have already been sold at a price of 2 million dollars.

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Electric 1961 Bentley S2 Continental

February 12, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Many companies are involved in converting old cars to electric, and classic British car specialist Lunaz has unveiled its new electric project, the 1961 Bentley S2 Continental. This is the last work done by this company, based on a model that was produced between 1952 and 1962.

When the car was first introduced in 1952, it was offered with a James Young body. Back then, it was possible to buy a chassis from a car manufacturer and then transport it to a body manufacturer. In this case, James Young produced new larger fenders and a two-door cab. Fully adjustable suspension with coil springs is installed, and the settings can be configured by the driver from the cab. It is equipped with disc brakes with six-piston calipers at the front and four-piston calipers at the rear.

Inside, additional sustainable materials such as upholstery made of regenerated fibers and leather, and it is decorated with certified wood veneers.

Under the hood was a 6.2-liter V8 engine that was removed in favor of an electric motor with 400 hp (294 kW) and 530 lb-ft (719 Nm) of torque. It reaches 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.9 seconds. The engine is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.

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Specially designed Bentley Bentayga EWB sold for $1 million

February 8, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Last weekend at the Naples Winter Wine Festival, which took place in Florida, an auction was held where a specially designed Bentley Bentayga EWB (Extended Wheelbase) was sold. The car was specially designed for this festival and reached the price of 1 million dollars, which will be donated to the education of children living in Collier County.

The car is finished in three layers of Snow Quarts paint with contrasting black details. The interior is adorned with Amethyst details on the gear lever, door panels and stitching. The cushions on the back seats are purple. For better entertainment there are Naim speakers.

Under the hood is a 4.0 liter V8 petrol engine with 542 hp (399 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. That is enough to propel the vehicle to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds (100 km/h in 4.6 seconds) with a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). It is mounted on 22-inch 10-spoke wheels.

The customer was also given the opportunity to participate in the Extraordinary Journey UK, which includes a visit to the Bentley factory in Crewe, as well as a trip to Scotland and a tour of the Macallan estate and whiskey tasting.

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