CREWE (July 18, 2024) – Bentley’s Flying Spur sedan – the ultimate four-door Grand Tourer – is set to be reborn with the company’s new 782 PS (771 bhp) Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain. Launched recently in Bentley’s new Continental GT Speed, the all-new, performance-focused V8 hybrid powertrain will make the new Flying Spur the most powerful, most dynamic and most efficient four-door car in Bentley’s 105-year history. The new Flying Spur will replace the current model, which was launched in 2019. Continue reading
CREWE (July 17, 2024) – This year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed saw the global dynamic debut for Mulliner’s Speed Six Continuation Series. With varying weather conditions, the Bedford Grey 205 bhp ‘Factory Works’ car – the second of two development cars – completed eight separate runs up the famous Goodwood hill climb without any hesitation or concern. This achievement marked the last significant shakedown activity in the development of Mulliner’s latest masterpiece. Continue reading
(Crewe, 9 July 2024) The new, fourth-generation Continental GT Speed will make its global public debut at this week’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Fresh from claiming an unofficial ‘Underwater Speed Record’ – believed to be the fastest a car has ever travelled through a tunnel – the 208 mph / 335 km/h daily supercar will appear at the event in both coupe and convertible versions and run on the famous Goodwood Hill Climb twice a day from Thursday until Sunday. Continue reading
CREWE (June 25, 2024) – Bentley Motors is proud to reveal the fourth generation Continental GT Speed, following in the 21-year tradition of the Continental GT family by redefining the ultimate blend of supercar performance, handcrafted luxury and everyday usability. Continue reading
MUNICH (June 20, 2024) – Bentley Motors today introduces a trio of limited edition models that includes a Continental GT Azure V8, a Flying Spur Azure V8 and a Bentayga Azure V8, all handbuilt at Bentley’s factory in Crewe, England and only available through Bentley Istanbul. The exclusive trio – the Bentley Mulliner Istanbul Silhouette Collection – celebrates the rich cultural heritage, world-famous landmarks and beautiful art of the historic Turkish city of Istanbul. Continue reading
CREWE (June 19, 2024) – The Bentley Record Room, the most exclusive experience at Co-op Live Manchester and one of the most exclusive music venue experiences in the world, is now open. Continue reading
CREWE (June 12, 2024) – Bentley’s bespoke studio Mulliner, has curated a limited-edition series of Bentayga SUVs inspired by invigorating travel, nature, and well-being. The Extraordinary Journeys Collection takes its lead from ‘Extraordinary Journeys’ – a series of curated global travel experiences designed to provide once-in-a-lifetime road trips, offering exclusive access to the very best of local cuisine, design, architecture, and wellness. Continue reading
RESTON, Va./CREWE (June 11, 2024) – Bentley is proud to announce two significant awards from Robb Report ‘Best of the Best’ awards in 2024. This year, the Bentley Flying Spur Speed was named Robb Report’s pick for best Sedan, appearing in the Automotive category, for its combination of standout athleticism and impeccable finish. In addition, the Bentley Batur was named Best Interior due to the level of customization, options for sustainable materials, and meticulous attention to detail. Continue reading
CREWE (May 30, 2024) – Bentley Motors has expanded its bespoke exterior satin paint finish range to 15 unique color options, responding to customers’ desire for even more opportunities to personalize their Bentley cars. The expanded palette offers a diverse choice, from classic and understated tones to bolder and contemporary colors to ensure that there is a perfect option to complement every Bentley model to its owners liking.
Every Bentley that features a satin finish takes up to 55 hours to be painted, with the finish hand-applied by Bentley’s craftsmen and women in the Excellence Centre for Bespoke Paint. The car first arrives in its gloss color, before being hand-sanded, cleaned, masked, then dusted and cleaned again before a clear lacquer is hand-applied in two stages in order to achieve a perfect and uniform satin finish. As with all Bentley vehicles, each car is inspected and signed off by an independent Production Quality Team that ensures every surface of every panel will exceed the customer’s expectations. In the future, all satin paints will be applied to Bentley’s cars in its new, state-of-the-art Paint Shop, which is due to be completed in 2025.
After drawing inspiration from design technologies and trends to identify new colors to suit our customers preferences, each satin paint finish is developed by a team of experts at Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England, undergoing a meticulous set of testing processes that ensure the paint finish reflects Bentley’s commitment to the finest craftsmanship, quality and durability across every aspect of its cars.
Satin paint finishes are unique in the way they interact with light particles – scattering them across the surface of the car rather than reflecting them like gloss finishes do, meaning the satin paints accentuate the styling lines of Bentley’s cars in a way that gloss finishes don’t always.
2023 was a record year for Mulliner uptake, with 75 per cent of Bentley customers choosing to add Mulliner content to their car. The expansion of Bentley’s range of satin paint finishes by Mulliner exemplifies the brand’s dedication to offering its customers limitless options to personalize their car. Along with the variety of exterior and interior options, the expanded satin paint range allows customers to truly express their individuality, whether they are looking for a timeless and elegant aesthetic or a more dynamic and modern look. In addition to the fifteen satin paint finishes, customers may also choose to specify an entirely bespoke satin color with the help of Mulliner’s in-house design team.
All 15 of Bentley’s satin paint finishes will be available to apply across the brand’s entire product range – Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible, Bentayga, Bentaya Extended Wheelbase and Flying Spur. The satin paint finishes are also options for customers of Bentley’s recently announced Mulliner Batur Convertible, the third coachbuilt Bentley of the modern era.
The full list of Bentley’s satin paint options, available on the Bentley Motors website configurator and through the company’s global retailer network, is as follows:
CREWE (May 20, 2024) – Last weekend’s Goodwoof once again welcomed dog enthusiasts to the Duke of Richmond’s Goodwood estate for a grand celebration of all things canine. With pups of all shapes and sizes in attendance, the event featured various activities, including the Breed Meets where Bentley led hundreds of dogs around the 1km track. Continue reading
