production begins in England

The British firm has just started production of the new Bentley Continental GT at its factory in Crewe, England.

The first Bentley Continental GT of 4th generation has just left the production line of theusine Bentley “Dream Factory” de Crewein England.

A first example for the Bentley press fleet

The launch of production of the new Bentley Continental GT began on the 136th birthday of Walter Owen Bentley, the co-founder of the Bentley brand. There first copy to have left the production workshop is a green “Tourmaline Green” model, with a gray “Gravity Grey” interior contrasting with “Mandarin” orange accents.
“The fourth generation Continental GT is a true masterpiece. The vibrant Tourmaline Green launch color is a modern interpretation of the striking Bentley Green, designed and painted by our in-house artisans”declared on this occasion Andreas Lehe, Member of the Board of Directors of Bentley in charge of Manufacturing: “The vehicle passed through 92 assembly stations throughout the production process and we also pushed the boundaries of our interior design, with three-dimensional leather textures, modern quilting and dark chrome finishes. Our Crewe craftsmen have truly outdone themselves, ensuring that every detail exudes luxury. »

Bentley Continental GT: a 782-horsepower hybrid V8

The car will be destined for Bentley’s British press fleet, before joining Bentley’s Heritage Collection, where it will be preserved forever. The next examples in the chain are customer cars, each personalized with one of the 46 billion configurations possible, thanks to Bentley’s list of customization options.
The new generation of Bentley Continental GT has benefited from a complete redesign of the exterior and interior, with modern details and the new stylistic direction of the brand, initiated on the Bentley Bacalar and Batur.
Under the hood, we find a hybrid engine with a power of 782 horsepower and 1,000 Nm of torque, combining a 4.0 liter V8 engine and a 190 horsepower electric motor. The whole allows you to go from 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph) in 3.1 seconds, with the possibility of driving in 100% electric mode for 81 km. In total, the range is 859 km, making this new Bentley an ideal car for everyday life.

Bentley’s Heritage Collection currently consists of 45 cars, ranging from the 1919 3-litre EXP2, the world’s oldest Bentley, to the latest generation Continental GT, each representing each decade of the car maker’s 105-year history. Crewe.