23 September 2021, 05:00 PM
Bentley Motors celebrates the 70th anniversary of the foundation of its Design department at Crewe. The first Crewe-designed Bentley was the R-Type Continental, which was unveiled back in 1951.
Andreas Mindt, Bentley’s Director of Design, comments:
Leading the next evolution of Bentley’s design DNA is a true honour, especially after so many decades of exquisite design in our studio in Crewe. There are iconic Bentleys that were created here – beautiful cars that have stood the test of time, a
23 February 2016, 07:42 PM
Bentley Motors finally announced full details of the new Mulsanne: the ultimate vehicle of the premium British automobile manufacturer. Handcrafted in Crewe, England, this vehicle is definitely the flagship of Bentley vehicles and represents brand's never-ending desire and passion for doing even better and more refined vehicles. So, let's waste no more time and see what this bad boy offers.
Exterior design
The front of the vehicle underwent dramatic change and now shows contemporary and aggres
13 February 2012, 03:09 PM
Many car debuts occur in closed-door halls with a curtain over the model in question and lots of smoke and techno music for setting up the mood. The whole reveling process has become a sort of a cliché and Bentley are well aware of that. That is why for the Continental GT V8 premiere in Munich, the company went the extra mile...upwards.
Here is a video of a Bentley Continental GT V8 soaring trough the skies over Munich, with its indicators on, hooked to a helicopter. That could mean only two th
05 May 2010, 10:07 AM
The first official Bentley Mulsanne driving footage is finally here! Recorded at location near Edinburgh and the Scottish borders, the short video reveals the essence of driving the all-new luxurious flagship model.
The remarkably noble ride is regarded as one of the most stylish models ever designed by Bentley. On the outside, it excels at ultra-elegant yet distinctly sporty shapes handcrafted with passion for power and speed. The front is bold featuring the classic Bentley matrix grille, ro
10 December 2009, 11:07 AM
The latest Bentley Continental Supersports, which is also the first Bentley fitted with FlexFuel technology which allows it to run on E85 biofuel, gasoline or any combination of these two fuels, has further demonstrate its eco-friendliness by meeting the 85% recyclability standard.
This certification is given only to vehicles which parts can be reused or reprocessed by other industries. Benefiting from a special weight reduction innovative programme and capable to reach the astonishing 329km/
02 December 2009, 10:54 AM
After its successful debut at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August, the stellar Bentley Mulsanne is enjoying great customer interest. More than 1,000 private previews in company’s factory in Crewe (England) and series of preview events held at dealerships across the UK, Europe and the United States.
Besides the great interest, the all-new flagship motorcar from Bentley now has its price tag - £220,000 in UK including taxes and delivery charges. The Mulsanne production will start at
17 August 2009, 10:27 AM
Bentley Mulsanne is the name of the Bentley Motors all-new flagship grand tourer. The grand luxury car maker Bentley unveiled their new addition at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California.
The Mulsanne is inspired by the company founder W.O. Bentley’s crowning achievement in 1930, the 8-litre, which was first shown at the 1930 London Motor Show and it was capable of reaching more than 100 mph.
The new Mulsanne is conceived, styled and engineered entirely at
15 July 2009, 02:21 PM
One of the motor industry’s hidden treasure troves will be opened for the first time in 26-27 September when Bentley Motors holds a one-off parts and accessories sales fair. The famous Crewe-based manufacturer will be offering professional traders and owners of both Bentley and Crewe-built Rolls-Royce cars, as well as enthusiasts of these iconic British marques, the opportunity to purchase anything from a V8 engine block or replacement gearbox right through to an indicator bulb or pristine, beau
08 July 2009, 11:12 AM
Bentley Motors today celebrates its 90th anniversary and confirms that its all-new Bentley will be revealed - and named - in August at the Pebble Beach Concours D’ Elegance in Monterey, California where the company is a featured marque.
Founded by W.O. Bentley in 1919, the company’s first production car, the 3-litre was delivered in September 1921. Over the next ten years, Bentley went on to produce an array of iconic motor cars. At the same time, the exploits of the immortal Bentley Boys – a
06 July 2009, 10:37 AM
For the exhibition “Come to my World” in Berlin, the artist Romero Britto chose a Bentley Continental GT as a canvas for his cheerful and vivid signature motifs.
The artistically painted Continental GT is one of the most unusual Bentleys ever seen: ink-blue color with little white squiggly elements, stars, happy flowers, comic-like figures, thay are all scattered over him. The original Continental GT was donated by Bentley Motors on the occasion of Britto's Berlin exhibition “Come to my World
17 April 2009, 10:45 AM
Bentley Motors, founding sponsor of last year's inaugural Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, will be joining this year's celebrations (July 18-19) with some more unique cars from the company's illustrious past. Bentley will also showcase the very best of contemporary British engineering, styling and craftsmanship by debuting the world's fastest production convertible.
The new 600bhp Bentley Continental GTC Speed, powered by Bentley's 6-litre twin turbocharged engine, will make its official UK pub
20 January 2009, 03:12 PM
Dr. Ulrich Eichhorn, Member of the Board for Engineering at Bentley Motors, will chart the progress of one of the world's most remarkable and enduring automotive engines at the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation lecture on January 22nd.
Fifty years after its introduction in the iconic Bentley S2 Continental, Bentley's V8 engine continues to power the company's powerful, flagship luxury motor cars including the 530bhp Bentley Brooklands coupe, the Arnage and Azure convertible models in 2009.