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EV, News

Electric 1961 Bentley S2 Continental

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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Electric 1961 Bentley S2 Continental

Source: Lunaz

News

Specially designed Bentley Bentayga EWB sold for $1 million

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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Specially designed Bentley Bentayga EWB sold for $1 million

Source: Bentley

Hybrid

2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition

Bentley is a luxury brand that always cares about tradition and heritage, but is also an industry leader when it comes to sustainability. The company’s intention is to become carbon neutral by the end of the decade, and the new Bentley Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition should be a leader in fulfilling that goal.

Creamy white color adorns the car, which represents a combination of craftsmanship and environmentally friendly practices. Customers will be able to choose from 60 body colors. It is equipped with a set of 22-inch ten-spoke wheels with Pale Brodgar details.

Inside, the luxurious cabin features 22-way heated and cooled front seats, while Odyssean edition plaques are found on the door sills. Also, customers can choose from five leather specifications, combining different leather colors with light and airy linen upholstery. Touring specification provides a range of driver assistance systems, including lane keeping, traffic assist and adaptive cruise control.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Bentayga Hybrid Odyssean Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine combined with an electric motor delivering a total of 456 hp (335 kW) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with an 18 kWh battery that provides a range of 28 miles (45 km). It reaches 60 mph in 5.1 seconds with a top speed of 158 mph (254 km/h).

Bentley will produce only 70 examples of this model and production will start in the first quarter of 2023.

Source: Bentley