Bentley May Consider Coupe-Styled Bentayga Version

Bentley's first-ever SUV has already amassed no fewer than 4,000 preorders, with the model just recently being christened, but the British luxury carmaker doesn't want to stop with the Bentayga. According to Top Gear's Paul Horrell, who recently had a chat with Bentley CEO Wolfgang Duerheimer, the luxury SUV already has a brother on the drawing board, with two distinct options being carefully weighed by the company.

One of them is another Bentley standalone model to complement the Continental Coupe and Cabrio, the Flying Spur, Mulsanne and the upcoming Bentayga SUV. The other option would be another derivative of the SUV, with Horrell suggesting that a coupe version of the model may get the go-ahead. Duerheimer was coy about details, but did suggest that the second SUV would be more likely because of market demand. "The growing segment is SUVs. Convertibles are going down. Sports cars are going down. Saloons too." the Bentley boss told Top Gear.

That said, any other details about Bentley's near-future products would be pure speculation, but what is known for sure is that the brand's first SUV is coming at the end of 2015, with market launch to take place at the beginning of 2016. Whether the Bentayga will also get a five-door-coupe version to create its own micro-niche in the $200,000+ segment remains to be seen.

Click past the jump to read more about Bentley's SUV plans.

Bentley May Consider Coupe-Styled Bentayga Version originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 10 February 2015 12:00 EST.

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Bentley Continental Sanguis by Mansory

Posted on 03.4.2013 14:00 by Kirby Garlitos

When it comes to delivering enough carbon fiber to serve a lifetime, nobody does it more than Mansory.

If expressive programs are the name, Mansory is the game. At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, the tuner is bringing a lineup of new programs, including one for the Bentley Continental, called the Sanguis.

In true Mansory fashion, the Sanguis program includes a newly designed front apron, a light carbon-fiber bonnet, carbon-fiber front wings, newly designed side sills and rear widening components that considerably reinforce the wide-body look of the Continental. Additionally, the new rear apron delivers additional downthrust and creates enough space for Mansory to install its new exhaust system. Rounding out the exterior modifications is a new set of 22-inch ultra-light forged wheels with 10 double spokes wrapped in Vredestein Ultrac Vorti tires.

Inside, the modifications include plenty of sport functionality and luxurious ambience with leather by master craftsmen predominantly used. A newly designed sport steering wheel was also added while the aluminum pedals, the door entry sills and the Makassar ebony wood elements round out what can only be described as an opulent reminder of what Mansory is capable of.

Speaking of what it’s capable of, no Mansory product comes without any power enhancements, which is why the Sanguis program also carries its own performance upgrade. Thanks to a new sports exhaust system, a new air filter and an optimized engine performance graph, Mansory was able to drive up the output of the Continental to 672 horsepower at 6,700 rpm and 575 pound-feet of torque at 1,700 rpm. All told, the Continental can now hit 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 200 mph.

Video: Bentley Flying Spur Reveals its Eyes

Posted on 02.15.2013 12:00 by Simona

Bentley is continuing to tease its upcoming Continental Flying Spur luxury sedan with a new teaser video called "Quietly Powerful." Even if very short, the new teaser video unveils a little bit more of the luxury sedan and, for the first time, you can get a good look at the headlamps. You just need to pay extra attention around the 20-second mark.

The new Continental Flying Spur will receive a more aggressive front fascia, a vented hood, and - as revealed - new headlights. For the rear, Bentley will add a new trunk-mounted spoiler, slimmer taillights, and a revised exhaust system. The interior will also be upgraded with higher-quality materials and improved technologies. No changes will be made under the hood though, where Bentley will keep the usual 6-liter, twin-turbocharged W12 engine rated at 575 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.

Full details on the new Continental Flying Spur will be unveiled on February 20, 2013.

Video: Bentley Flying Spur Reveals its Eyes originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 15 February 2013 12:00 EST.

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For Sale: Celeste Blue Pearlescent Bentley Continental GTC Limited Edition

Bentley of Beverly Hills is selling a Limited Edition 2013 Bentley Continental GTC with custom Tiffany Celeste Pearlescent paintwork. This particular Bentley also comes fitted with the buyers choice of 22 inch CEC C881 wheels finished either in liquid silver or matte black. The wheels come wrapped in Continental's Extreme Contact ultra-high performance all-season tires.

Just to recap, the Bentley Continental GT features a 4.0 liter twin turbocharged V8 engine that produces 500hp at 6000rpm and 487lb.ft. of torque available across 1700 to 5000rpm. The engine is mated to an all-new close-ratio 8-speed automatic transmission.