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Bentley is previewing the biofuel Geneva-bound supercar on the teaser clip
 Bentley's readying the `fastest, most powerful production car ever` for some March unveil at the Motor Show in Geneva, and the British carmaker previewed the brand new unit on Friday with a teaser video. Although not very much is known now about this biofueled unit, it will be Continental-based definitely and feature twelve-cylinders. Bentley says the auto will be delivering 'supercar performance'. 'This new model is very much the extreme Bentley' the press stated. The car will be capable now of running with biofuel, that the firm says represents the 'stage one of Bentley’s environmental commitment'. Bentley’s present strongest auto is Continental GT Speed, ...
Tags: bentley, biofuel, geneva, supercar, teaser, video, clip, continental, gt
The V8 from Bentley celebrates its 50th birthday
 The car industry changed over these last 5 decades, but 1 thing managed to stay exactly the same – the flagship V8 from Bentley. This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the engine, making it the 2nd oldest in the production, that's just behind the well known small-block V8 by Chevrolet.Bentley's V8 1st debuted in the '59 Bentley S2 – with displaced 6.2L – this before growing on in 1968 to the familiar 6 3/4L size. The V8 6 and 3-quarter liter is used still in the firm’s Arnage, Brooklands coupe and Azure units.Although the 530 horsepower of the engine's nothing amazing, the 6 3/4L ...
Tags: bentley, v8, 50th, anniversary
Bentley Continental 2009 GTC Speed
 Bentley updated the GTC Continental to go with all the subtle modifications on the fixed-roof GT Continental, and as bonus, Bentley made the stronger engine that's available now making a "Speed" convertible variant. Like all the Continental family, GTC runs with a W12 6.0-liter engine that produces 552 hp, meanwhile the Speed variant has a W12 twin-turbocharged which makes 600bhp.GTC Speed reaches 195 mph, going from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds, 0-100 mph on 10.6 seconds, plus the maximum speed raise by 5 mph.The 6-speed transmission comes in 2 complete automatic modes (Sport and Drive) or utilizes as a manual clutchless where ...
Tags: bentley, continental, 2009, gtc, speed, luxury, convertible
Bentley and Juha Kankkunen to offer ice driving experience in Finland with "Power on Ice" program
 Juha Kankkunen heads up training staffBentley will host an extraordinary driving experience in February and March 2009 ...with the remote snowscape of Finland as a backdrop.Harnessing the power of 560 horses on a surface of pure ice. It may seem like a contradiction in terms, but in actual fact these two elements form the basis of a truly unique driving experience. The British luxury car manufacturer Bentley is offering its customers and any other interested parties the trip of a lifetime in the far north of Europe. And not for nothing has it dubbed the event `Power on Ice`.The Bentleys awaiting the participants in this ...
Tags: ice, lifestyle, bentley, training, driving, experience, course, 560-hp
Bentley Azure T 2009 details
 The present grand Bentley, Arnage family, in a final bow. The premiere of the Brooklands from last year was a vehicle more for the crowd in England (foul-weather and friendly hard top, plus understated coupe styling, ...), the Azure T 2009 is more for America.“The new Azure T reflects our passion for creating the world’s most exhilarating and prestigious convertibles that, true to the Bentley T tradition, blend sophistication with a powerful presence.” Stuart McCullough Member of the Board, Sales and Marketing commented. “The Azure’s proportions provided us with the ideal platform to work with when creating the new Azure T. The prominent haunches and ...
Tags: 2009, bentley, azure, azure t, luxury, convertible
David Beckham selling his Bentley
 The soccer star, David Beckham, is selling the fully equipped, customized Bentley Arnage T model. The auto was made specially for Beckman, plus it is the vehicle he used on getting knighted at Buckingham Palace by Queen Elizabeth.The auto is fitted with over £70,000 worth extras. Many of the options most people could received directly from Bentley, but very few had this name: "Victoria" that was stitched on the rear cushion center box.The vehicle runs with a basic V8 6.75-liter equipped with 2 turbochargers delivering 450 hp. That big engine could propel auto’s the 2 plus a half ton bulk that's from 0 to 62mph ...
Tags: david beckham, bentley, sale, arnage, celebrity
Review on 2009 Arnage Final Series by Bentley
 Bentley unveiled back in 1998 the first Arnage. After a successful, long story the unit has come now to an end. Celebrating the end of the firm`s life will reveal at the Auto Show in Paris a limited edition Arnage. Named `Final Series`, the special edition model will be limited to just 150 autos and will be made at the Crewe building.All-aluminium V8 6.75 liter engine makes 500 bhp, 738lb ft torque.The acceleration to sixty mph is reached in 5.2 seconds (0-100km/h - 5.5 secs) having 100 mph hit in 12.1 seconds. The Final Series' maximum speed - 179 mph.The 6-speed automatic ZF transmission, first ...
Tags: bentley, arnage, 2009, final, series, sedan, luxury
Bentley unveiling the Continental Flying Spur 2009
 Bentley unveiled the Continental Flying Spur 2009 and the new variant Spur Speed. The new unit is set to deliver even higher levels of refinement, comfort plus and customer personalization opportunities.Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen, Bentley Chairman and Chief Executive, explains the rationale of the new range:“The global success of the Continental Flying Spur has created a new generation of Bentley owners. Responding to their feedback, we have refined an already remarkable car and with the debut of the Flying Spur Speed we are extending its appeal.” Dirk van Braeckel - Director of Design, explains this styling evolution:“The Flying Spur is instantly recognisable on the road and ...
Tags: bentley, continental, flying, spur, 2009
Latest photos of Baby Rolls
 It was caught on Munich’s streets, in camouflage that still reveals clearly the shape and features of the future model. Codenamed “RR4,” this is the next Bentley competitor from Rolls-Royce, the newest salvo by BMW on the luxury market.The price that was expected, when debuted, will be around $250,000 to $280,000, placing it below the $345,000 Rolls-Royce Phantom unit.Rumor has it that the brand new RR4 will have the base on the upcoming generation BMW 7 Series platform and it feature a twin-turbo V8 that’s derived from the one BMW planned for the future X6.In profile, the RR4 model seems less brick-like that Phantom, bearing ...
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Continental GT wide body from Bentley by Premier4509
 Premier4509, this exclusive tuner from Japan, unveiled its newest creation: a wide body aero kit 100 limited edition for the Bentley Continental GT, each model with numbered serial plate. This exclusive wide body has: side skirts, front and rear bumper, front fenders plus rear quarter panels which raises the auto`s width with 4 inches. According to Hironao Yokomaku, the president of the company, the kit purpose is to enhance the car’s aggressive nature while still maintaining its original body lines.We think the kit looks really good, quite impressive even. The “ordinary” Bentley unit is now transformed into a true muscle auto. One thing is sure: ...
Tags: bentley, continental, gt, wide body, premier4509
- october 2008
Bentley Arnage
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 220 km/h- july 2008
Bentley Azure
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 230 km/h- july 2008
Bentley Brooklands
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 220 km/h- july 2008
Bentley Continental Flying Spur
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 230 km/h- july 2008
Bentley Continental GT
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 220 km/h- july 2008
Bentley Continental GTC
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 250 km/h- may 2006
Bentley Continental
5-doors, stationwagon
- Fuel: diesel
Topspeed: 191 km/h
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