Ten Bentley Graduate Trainees have challenged themselves to complete a 24-hour, 200 mile sponsored run from the Bentley Motors factory in Crewe, Cheshire, to the historic Brooklands Race Circuit in Weybridge, Surrey. Continue Reading »
Bentley trainees in 24-hour charity run!

In a unique collaboration between three of Britain’s iconic brands – James Bond, Bentley Motors and Penguin Books - a special, limited edition of the new Bond book Devil May Care will be published on 28th May. Written by Sebastian Faulks at the invitation of Ian Fleming Publications to celebrate the Ian Fleming centenary, Devil May Care is one of the most eagerly anticipated publications of 2008. Continue Reading »
Limited Edition Bentley Devil May Care James Bond book now available!

A Bentley Motors apprentice team has won a special “Spirit of Greenpower” award for its performance in the Greenpower Corporate Challenge which took place at Goodwood race circuit yesterday. The Bentley apprentice team designed, engineered and built the electric powered car which they entered into the Greenpower Challenge as well as a season of “F24+” racing. The Bentley Greenpower car is called Continental DC (Direct Current) and runs off a 24-volt motor supplied by two 12-volt batteries. Continue Reading »
Bentley apprentices develop greenpower racer!

Premier4509 announces a limited edition wide body aero kit for the Bentley Continental GT. This design is being released in conjunction with the Premier4509 Lamborghini Murcielago kit. The Bentley wide body set will be limited to 100 kits world wide. Included with each kit is a numbered serial plate. Continue Reading »
Bentley’s Continental GT gets the Premier4509 treatment!

Bentley Motors has announced its financial results for the year ending 31 December 2007, reporting record revenue and operating profit. For the calendar year, Bentley increased its net revenue by €36m or 2.7% compared with 2006, to set a new record of €1.37bn. Operating profit increased by €18m or 13.1% to a new operating profit record of €155m. Continue Reading »
Record profitability for Bentley in 2007!

Bentley Motors today unveiled a far-reaching environmental strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and dramatically improve fuel economy.

Bentley will become the first manufacturer in its segment and one of the first in the world to deliver renewable-fuel vehicles throughout its range, along with substantial powertrain improvements. The strategy follows years of engineering studies and intensive product development, exploring alternative environmental technologies in depth. The renewable fuel programme reflects Bentley’s commitment to the environment while maintaining vehicle performance. Continue Reading »
Bentley announces plan to cut CO2 emissions

The essential guide to purchasing a Silver Shadow or Bentley T, which allows both novice and established Rolls-Royce and Bentley enthusiasts to appraise a potential purchase with professional confidence, identifying what to look for in order to buy the right car at the right price. With Malcolm Bobbitt’s concise and easy-to-follow guide, packed with sound advice, and backed up by specially selected illustrations, the route through checking a car’s provenance and true condition is made easy. Packed with the right information, this is YOUR passport to joining the Rolls-Royce and Bentley community. Continue Reading »
Veloce introduces the ‘Essential Buyer’s Guide’ for Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Bentley T-Series

 

Bentleys Continental GT and Flying Spur are both scheduled for a facelift in the near future and luckily for Bentley enthusiasts Auto.cz has snapped the Flying Spur while out testing. Previous reports suggest the GT and Flying Spur will receive slightly modified exteriors and revised interiors. The photo top doesn’t show much, but jump over to Auto.cz for better photos and an interior spy pic too.

 

Bentleys new Brooklands Coupe unveiled at the New York International Autoshow last week has already sold it’s first year allocation, and a further 140 cars are already reserved. A limited production of only 500 cars will be produced over 3 years with first cars reaching customers in 2008. The 550hp luxury coupe is said to be available with 550 bespoke options at a starting price of almost $400,000. If you’ve been thinking about a Brooklands then you better get your order in now!

Source: BusinessWeek

“Here’s my new home: It’s a 2007 Bentley Arnage T. If I actually drive it, there’s a twin-turbo-fortified 6.8-liter, OHV V8 under its hood that makes 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of peak torque at only 3,200 rpm. Bentley claims that when you use the six-speed automatic transmission to full effect, the T-model will thunder to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds and gallop along to a top speed of 179 mph. And it weighs 5,700 pounds” Edmunds - Full Review