It would be logical to think that apprentices Bentley does not have much free time with all these classes to learn how to sew a leaflet or mount a Bentley V8 as in the old days, but hears, it seems that theirs was not as hard as it seemed. The Bentley team Greenpower Team, composed of four apprentice workshops of the company, has found the free time necessary during the past 10 months to create this tiny electric vehicle which was introduced yesterday at the Goodwood racing circuit.
The Bentley Continental DC, which is as it is called, was developed using the same CAD software that Bentley used to their own cars, and gets all the power required of a motor connected to two 24-volt batteries of 12 volts, as required by rules of the competition Greenpower Corporate Challenge. Bodywork, chassis and suspension have been molded from carbon fiber, and even the wheels are my own design. But that is over, and despite its austere appearance, young designers have put their signature of the house with a seat of truth, the corresponding belt four points, and a passenger compartment covered with velvet.
At the service of His Majesty: 2002 Bentley State Limousine
Del State Bentley Limousine there are only two units and both belong to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who received for its Golden Jubilee in 2002. That was the first time that Bentley had the opportunity to create a limousine commissioned by the crown, because such work had previously been delegated to Daimler or Rolls Royce.
The State Lomousine took two years of work and is based on the Arnage, but it has a special body designed by Bentley and built by the coach of his department personalization Mulliner. The exterior appearance is distinctive and more classical than the Arnage. It has a large carrier with opaque glass rear to maintain the privacy of your majesty, but can be stored in the trunk in case you want to greet the rabble. The backdoor type of suicide, and considerably larger in every dimension than the base model (about 90, 25 and over 15 cm long, wide and high respectively). Obviously the vehicle is fully armored, the floor can withstand explosions and the carrier is airtight. The four tonnes of weight of the limousine are driven by a V8 engine of 6.75 liters similar to that used by the Arnage RL, delivering 400 hp.
Bentley wants to reduce its CO2 emissions by two thirds
Although at first glance seems a very difficult task, Bentley plans to reduce by two thirds their CO2 emissions, to reach only 120 grams per kilometer by 2012. Currently, all vehicles of the brand launch into the air no less than 400 g / km.
Although we might expect to see some kind of diesel supply, Bentley has pointed out that these engines are not in their plans for the moment, so that option seems the most clear ethanol, which brings us back to the discussion of whether alternative fuels actually produce less pollution than oil. Anyway, the influence of CO2 Bentley in the world is almost zero, so that, ideally, other brands with models became much more popular targets as ambitious as those of the English company.
Bentley Continental and Zagato sell the GTZ (for an eye and a kidney)
With the blessing of Bentley, people Zagato has decided to offer a very limited number of Bentley Continental GTZ shown this year at the Geneva Motor Show. Nine of those customers unable to comply with a Bentley Continental GT Speed as leaving factory, will now have the opportunity to update their version of the cupés Zagato by the minutiae of 550,000 euros. Only the price of LED drivers, where you can, leaving a 50,000 euro. In total Bentley, the amount of 800,000 euros (vehicle included) you will ensure access to one of the most distinctive cupés the world.
Although so far we have only seen photographs from outside, the passenger compartment of the vehicle has been retapizado with a generous layer of leather of the highest quality. Its engine, however, is devoid of any kind of modification, which keeps the factory warranty. Whereas the GT Speed equips an incredible block of 600 hp W12 biturbo capable of carrying 100 km / h in just 4.2 seconds, is not needing much more. And of course, like the rest of the creations of Zagato, GTZ enjoys an exclusivity beyond doubt. It will be very difficult for their owners come to meet with an identical one at the traffic lights, but paid to see the faces.
A Bentley to the Japanese? Premier4509 do not see the problem
If the idea that your Bentley Continental GT is not sufficiently unique preventing you from sleeping at night, you can take advantage of these hours of insomnia to make a call to people of Bentley Premier4509. The Japanese company has specialized in "fashions of the automotive" (sic), launched as the latest example aerodynamic kit Bentley Limited Edition.
This set of specially designed pieces for the British elegant coupe has been molded by using composite materials (carbon fiber and reinforced glass). Bentley It consists of bumpers, side skirts, new wheel arches and fins some type racing. Once installed, the GT will have fattened your love in nothing less than 10 cm; ideal for making hollow their thick aluminum wheels. The customer looking over you can choose between two different rear spoilers, and of course there are also new exhaust pipes to game. However, the question always is how to think to leave the road with similar spoiler snow removal. It is assumed that the roads in the Emirates vying with the smoothness of Bonneville salt flats ...
Bentley will not have W16 or diesel engine for now
Bentley Motors are among the largest and most powerful market. To improve the why, despite reports which said that the mark from Crewe was considering the use of diesel engines Bentley and even the engine of Bugatti Veyron, it seems that this does not happen. Not in the short term at least.
While Bugatti and Bentley are united under the umbrella of VW, it is said that Bugatti is already working on his own luxury limousine, thus aligning its engine to be used in the Arnage would use some resources that do not have at this time. For its part Bentley said that their clients are not yet ready for diesel engines. So meanwhile, those who want a Bentley must comply with V8 or 6.75 liters with the W12 of 6 litres. This is some bad luck.
Geneva Motor Show: Bentley Continental GTZ by Zagato
The Bentley Continental GTZ can move as one of the most elegant cars and sports Hall Geneva Motor, but the tap "sport" that adds to Zagato large coupé makes it an even more attractive GT.
Although the basic mechanics is not amended and maintains all the vital organs of the Bentley Continental GT Speed-that-are excellent, outwardly has a distinct appearance in both the front and in the area later. In the front steps are wheeled ensanchados, new headlights and more striking if we look towards the ceiling, double bubble shape, very striking and typical Bentley Zagato on the other side.
The body painted in two tones, green and silver English, improves the visual appearance of the car giving greater personality and elegance adding further exclusivity. Bentley Zagato has not been walked by the branches and neither cared to hide his vehicle. His practice has been giving us "all at once," and frankly we feel good, especially seeing that some signatures Maran while until you lose interest.
Bentley Continental GTZ, with the signing of Zagato
It may be somewhat surprising to those who have followed the slow and agonizing process of presenting some of the latest concepts for Geneva, but some Italian firm has decided to present its novelty for the Hall without further ado. In fact, we had not heard anything from Bentley Zagato since back in December, when the famous Italian coach revealed that he was working on something very unusual.
The Bentley Continental GTZ, the nomenclature follows last seen in the Ferrari 575 GTZ 2006, and represents a good example of current trends in the study design Milan. The model is based on a standard unit of the Bentley Continental GT Speed, although it retains its full mechanical, sees many changes in an external input is presented painted in green and silver. The British sports wears the classic roof-shaped double bubble sign of Bentley Zagato, but much more obvious are other changes as ensanchados wheel arches, the new moon back, and of course, some groups optical redesigned that leaves no one indifferent.
Spain: Price of the new Bentley Brooklands
From next spring Bentley put up for sale in Spain-and the rest of markets-the new Brooklands, a large coupé with a capacity of four passengers and all the luxury and refinement characteristic of the British firm.
According to the company has reported only 550 units will be manufactured in three years, which will certainly create some waiting lists and the vehicle become a highly desired by the wealthier, of course. Leather, wood, aluminum and chrome flooded the interior that do not leave the classicism of the mark but with tones that can provide the carrier with a note of color.
The engine Bentley has to move over which weighs 2.6 tons has eight cylinders and develops an output of 573 hp through the use of dual turbocharger. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.3 seconds while the maximum speed has been limited to 250 km / h. Consumption for its part is very high, 19.6 l/100 half.
Bentley breaks pockets, and now thanks to Naim tympanums
As if he wanted to imply that the owners of an Arnage also listen to Kanye West when they are not with the windows lowered, Bentley has announced an agreement with the specialist in audio Naim through which offer the most powerful amplifier production ever mounted.
The piece in question is a widely from 1,100 W connected to a maximum of 15 speakers (depending on the vehicle). As is de rigueur, employs digital signal processing and equalization dynamics, but where truth has been careful Naim is in the calibration of the drivers. According to Bentley, to adapt the system to each of its models, Naim has analysed carefully designed dwellings and thereafter a specific type of speaker. The result is that you could put the whole Stronger volume without barely escaped a note to the outside world. A pity that such developments are not within the reach of TUNER neighborhood. Dorman much more relaxed.
Bentley is considering a turbo
Of all the car manufacturers ultralujo, Bentley sounds like the most logical to try their luck with diesel engines. Vehicles of the mark are the closest thing to yachts with wheels, swallowing fuel as if there were no tomorrow. According said Adrian Hallmark, Bentley chief marketing officer, in an interview with AutoTelegraaf, their customers demand torque and low revolutions, which joins the fact that Bentley is under the tutelage of Audi, a company that has cultivated an image of pioneer in diesel technology.
While Hallmark, made it clear that there is still no demand or at least has not reached a critical point, several news show that would be considering the use of a V10 or V12 TDI Volkswagen Group. Anyway, the executive Bentley said that none of these options fits under the bonnet of Continental. As the range Arnage / Azure / Brooklands not have this problem, this could be the starting point for the entry of the mark in the diesel market.
Detroit 2008: The Bentley craftsmen demonstrate their good work
Bentley is a brand revered for his exquisite bodywork and interiors meticulously prepared, but few know the incredible work that requires each of its details. The British manufacturer took several of its artisans Hall of Detroit, where our colleagues were able to record how they create with their own hands some of the elements of the carrier. It goes without saying that what yours is not as simple as pushing pieces of plastic on a walnut dashboard. A single wheel requires more than three hours of careful work, without going further, and inserts come from timber logs felled in the United States. You have a couple of videos showing after the link, and a handful of photos below.
What next for Zagato will be a Bentley
Bentley Zagato has designed some of the most interesting creations that have ever blessed the asphalt, based on many occasions of vehicles already impressive. Some recent examples are the Ferrari 575 GTZ and the Maserati GS, but the Italian coach has also ventured outside the Italian peninsula, drawing models as the unfortunately aborted Spyker C12 Bentley Zagato, and a handful of issues unique to Rolls-Royce, Jaguar, and of course, Aston Martin (among other companies).
The house founded by Ugo Bentley Zagato has now announced their plans to unbodied one of the models from Bentley. Not long ago, the British manufacturer made public their plans to provide a greater level of customization through its division Mulliner, but then denied the opportunity to work with outside firms. Apparently this remains the case, since as confirmed by a representative of Bentley Zagato, Bentley is not directly related to the project, so perhaps it is another custom tailor.
The Bentley Arnage could be hybrid in 2010
The Bentley Arnage is the last of the Bentleys of the old school, a large luxury saloon prior to the acquisition of the house from Crewe by Volkswagen a decade ago. The other day you have to be heard whispers about the possibility of putting at the top thanks to the possible incorporation of a motor home Bugatti, and today we learned of other developments to be confirmed in regard to its current mechanics.
The latest news, courtesy of Coach, tell us that Franz-Josef Paefgen wants to preserve its venerable 6.75 L V8 engine for the next generation, although it already has nearly half a century of seniority to their backs. Of course, and with plans to renovate the model nearing the end of the decade, this engine should receive major modifications to overcome the EU6 antipollution regulations. To achieve this, shuffled the possibility of using his old block in conjunction with the train hybrid engine developed by GAW for the Audi Q7, the VW Touareg and Porsche Cayenne. Paefgen acknowledges that Bentley will also also have to meet the new requirements in terms of consumption, but says that his company is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goal. But nothing to change packaging for a few litres of petrol: their clients want everything a gentleman Bentley, and that is what we will.
Rumor: Is Motor Bugatti for the Bentley Arnage?
We are not friends of the indiscriminate use of the word "synergy", but when the result is a Bentley Arnage with a Veyron W16 engine, how many times can stampede want in the press release tab and not the slightest. Autocar reports that Franz-Josef Paefgen, Bentley maximum executive, wants to make his return Bentley Arnage above the least expensive (but more powerful) Continental Flying Spur. Current Bentley Arnage is propelled by an engine 6.75 L 500-hp V8, while the Flying Spur pulls its 552 horsepower W12 biturbo. To place in each site requires a new engine, and here is where the scene Bugatti.
Of course, and avoid comparisons odious (not to mention reducing mechanical complexity), receiving similar heart transplant power available on the Arnage would be significantly lower. In any case we still talking about an entire W16 with four turbo, so it was decaffeinated however, should retain enough strength to boot the door to Flying Spur.
Bentley will increase its services and customization bodywork
At the same time that Bentley's sales go up like a balloon filled with helium, the status of the mark is approaching that of most other companies luxury generalists (everything "generalist" who can be a manufacturer whose models are worth what a house ), So the Volkswagen Group intends to inject a more individual increasing its customization options.
Through its division Mulliner, Bentley offers at present a series of exclusive options for buyers of Bentley Arnage, but people of Crewe want to expand their range, reaching the Continental range. To achieve this, Bentley will use low-weight composite materials and modern techniques such as laser sintering metal, used by the F1 teams to create small pieces of high strength.
Spain: Bentley Arnage RL now on sale
Get to the Spanish market a new version of luxury Bentley Arnage, which christened with the name RL, lengthens its wheelbase 25 cm and the total length to 5.64 meters.
The engine is kept in the variants of short battle with the 6.8i V8 457 hp power that develops some very interesting features: 270 mph maximum speed, an acceleration of 0 to 100 kph in 6.0 seconds and consumption of course very high 19.5 litres/100 km on average.
The equipment is exquisite as well as termination. The endowment series includes elements such as ESP, steered suspension, lights bixenón, electric front and rear seats, real wood trim, leather upholstery, and so on. The suggested retail price is € 333,440.
MTM Bentley Continental GTC introduced Birkin Edition
For the German MTM we owe them wonders as the Audi RTT and acongojante RS4 K540. Behind them, their last glory is a Bentley decorated with an extraordinary restraint and known as GTC Birkin Edition (Ralph Stanley Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin, third Baronet and one of the most famous pilots Bentley in the 20s). And we say extraordinary restraint because if there is one word that defines it, that's tact.
In fact, the only change foreign Bimoto apart from the tires of 21 inches, is a discretísimo skirt and some new rear exhaust pipes. The hard work, can be found in the engine and suspension. MTM offers two kits. One ascends the power of 560 to 635 horses and leaves at 780 Nm torque. The second, sets the figures at 650 hp and 795 Nm. This allows you to push further reduce the 0 to 100 in 4.2 seconds, an improvement compared with six-tenths Bentley GTC "core".
MTM, as we said before, has also installed two new exhaust pipes of stainless steel with silencers central and finals. Redondo everything we have an electronically lowered suspension, which helps transform even the most desirable of Bentleys into something even more overwhelming (although purists understand if they feel a bit shocked). What was said: tact.
New from Audi, is approaching the A1, a concept for Tokyo and diet of A8/Bentley
4Car had the opportunity to interview Michael Dick, a member of the leadership of Audi, and managed to get some data on the A1, the future of Bentley and other products.
The A1 is a new Audi model designed to compete with MINI. According to Dick, the vehicle will not share the construction of aluminium A2, but will use the steel PQ24 platform, which is used by the VW Polo and Skoda Fabia. The A1 will be the distinctive design of Audi, will be small and will come loaded with technological developments among those who see the Multi Media Interface or MMI, which through a console and a monitor, serves as a center of entertainment and information. It does not seem that the Quattro drive system will be part of the bid at least initially, and we should not expect a three-door model in the first litter. The executive confirmed that a concept itself, which at the same time will be an advance of A1, will be presented at the Hall in Tokyo next month.
Audi is developing a new structure for the alloy A8, which will be used also for the next generation of Bentley models. This is expected to be reduced weighing at least 130 kilograms. A3 will also renewed his appearance next year and come accompanied by a convertible version. For its part the Q5 will arrive in 2008 and will include hydro and diesel engine.
Hall Frankfurt 2007: LE MANSory Convertible
In preparation for his recall MANSORY the most unfortunate work in the Vanquish S. After seeing what they did to innocent Aston Martin, we had to run to wash their eyes with soap. Now the cabinet and taking advantage of the Hall of Frankfurt, are displaying a Continental GTC convertible that changed the baptized as LE MANSory (Le Mans and Mansory). Unfortunately changes to the bodywork made the elegant vehicle lost its distinctive traits. The interior was used in leather and Alcantara white and red combination that extends the engine compartment.
Where will the best MANSory LE is in power because the biturbo W12 engine goes from 552 to 641 hp and a torque reaching 780 Nm. With that shot of the convertible goes from 0 to 100 mph in just 4.5 seconds and can attain a maximum of 330 km / h. For the beast to stop, put him Brembo brakes, and to exhale, a new system of emissions that expires in four leaks. Only 24 LE MANSory kits will be put up for sale, so if you liked, you have a good chance of not toparte never with one.
Hall Frankfurt 2007: Bentley Continental GT Speed
The model presented in Bentley Automobile Chamber of Frankfurt is one of those who make besides turning the head several times, leaves you a slight smile on his face. We speak of the Bentley Continental GT Speed, a coupe that improves what seemed impossible.
The Speed Bentley GT has the honour of being the production model of signature British strongest in history, with an impressive 616 hp delivered by the famous engine of the Continental W12 biturbo "conventional". The acceleration of 0 to 100 mph in just 4.2 seconds is simply extraordinary that while the maximum speed, 328 mph, exceeding all expectations.
The new model has been designed with clear echoes of the Speed of 20 years and although the Bentley GT known so far is already quite sporty, with this new version seeks to go a little further so that fans can also enjoy the adrenaline at the wheel a Bentley.
The rich also cry: Bentley calls for revision to 520 units Arnage
Large manufacturers produce thousands of vehicles a day, so when there is an error with the parts used in the assembly process, then review campaigns affect a large number of units. While one might think that the smaller brands and low volume of these defects are preventable, Bentley shows that we are not immune to them. The automaker, announced that Super 520 units of the Bentley Arnage carísimo must return to the workshop to replace some screws used incorrectly in the tires. The models affected were manufactured during the past 18 months.
Bentley has already contacted the owners of cars, who should be surprised to realize that their palaces on wheels are not perfectly incarnated as appear. Because clearly, when you pay what it costs a Arnage, one hopes not have to deal with the problems affecting the vulgo. Finally, we all have bad days and Bentley also had one of those ... it only lasted 18 months.
Pre-Hall Frankfurt: Bentley Continental GT Speed
During the next Automobile Chamber of Frankfurt we can see the street more powerful model manufactured by Bentley in its history. Your name: Bentley Continental GT Speed.
With traction and a total of 6.0 liter engine, W12 and nothing less than 610 hp, will be able to reach 326 km / h speed limit and accelerate from 0 to 100 mph in just 4.5 seconds or 0 160 km / h in 10.2 seconds. The worst thing is consumption, with an average of 25.3 litres/100 km.
The change that is associated with the new model is six-speed automatic. Apart from mechanics, WG Speed may be recognised by differentiating certain elements, such as tires, colors, upholstered, chrome front grill or larger.
Excellent sales for Bentley during the first half of 2007
For the fourth year in a row, sales figures remain very positive for Bentley. This was confirmed during the first six months of 2007, where numbers rose by 19% over the same period last year, meaning that 5,600 individuals joined the elite club of owners of one of the exclusive models of the mark. For its part revenue in the same period rose by 24% totaling 739 million euros, while profits reached 85 million. Last March broke all records since Bentley sold 1,200 units.
Thanks largely to Bentley GTC and the new Brooklands, the company seems to maintain steady, hoping to increase its sales in mature markets such as German, British and American, but also in countries like brand new for Russia and China.
Style: Robbers jewelry fleeing in a Bentley
There are robbers and thieves. In London, two men posing as tourists stole a jewelry. After taking their arms and carried her millionaire booty, the crooks escaped in a Bentley Continental Flying Spur as expected.
Scotland Yard is now investigating the case, but so far has not been given any information. What we do know is that the Bentley was for rent.
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