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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

A covered car sits in the center of a modern, brightly lit automotive factory with advanced machinery in the background, hinting at the future of Bentley hybrids and electric vehicles.

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 05, 2025

Bentley Teases First EV & Announces Hybrids Until 2035

Bentley adjusts its Beyond100 ambitions and its path to electrification. For years, Bentley has been one of the most eager and ambitious luxury car manufacturers when it comes to futurism and sustainability, with its Beyond100 plans that were unveiled around the brand’s 100th anniversary outlining its ambitions to transform its lineup and introduce radical approaches to sustainability not only in what powers its vehicles, but also in how it produces those vehicles, with a factory and manufacturing process dedicated to sustainability, as well. Since then, consumer demand for electric vehicles has changed, and Bentley’s latest announcement has seen its plans change course slightly. Bentley is still eager to introduce electric vehicles, with the first, a “luxury urban SUV,” set to be launched next year. Designed for everyday driving opulence, the vehicle, which isn’t named yet, is going to be less than five meters long, and charge from zero to a hundred miles of range in less than seven minutes. Meanwhile, hybrid Bentley models like the current Continental GT and Continental GT Speed, for example, are going to be available until at least 2035, marking a major change in Bentley’s electrification timeline, and new non-hybrid models are still part of the picture, too. The new Bentayga Speed is a non-hybrid model, and another non-hybrid model, likely the upcoming new Continental Supersports, is set to be revealed before the end of this year. With adjusted plans, Bentley is continuing to pursue both sustainability and ultra-luxury automotive excellence with Beyond100. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

Close-up of a black luxury sports car’s front wheel and side panel with the word "Supersports" and bronze accents visible in low lighting.

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 05, 2025

Bentley Teases A New Continental Supersports

Bentley brings back a legendary performance nameplate. While Bentley is known today for its grand, ultra-luxurious lineup of vehicles that combines spirited driving pleasure with opulent design, technology, and features, the historic manufacturer has roots that are deeply planted in the world of motorsport. Bentley is one of the most successful manufacturers to have ever competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and its legendary coachbuilding division, Mulliner, has recreated some of Bentley’s most legendary classic race cars for collectors to experience them in a genuine way today. Supersports is a name that has been part of the Bentley lexicon, specifically in relation to its performance cars and racing efforts, since 1925, and as 100 years has passed since then, Bentley has decided to revive the Supersports moniker with a new model that bears the name. The last Bentley Supersports model was part of a previous generation of the Continental GT, made for the 2017 model year. Powered by the iconic W12 engine, the Continental Supersports was the limited-edition flagship performance Bentley of its time. Now, a new Supersports Bentley is coming forth, and it’s going to be revealed next week in New York, specifically on November 13. Bentley says that it will be the first rear-wheel drive Continental GT ever, and it will also be the lightest and most driver-focused iteration of the celebrated grand tourer. Manufactured in strictly limited production numbers as the other cars with the Supersports suffix have been, the new Supersports is going to be only the fourth Supersports model ever. With a legendary racing pedigree behind it, the reveal of a new Bentley Supersports is a highly anticipated new chapter of Bentley performance. View All Bentley Continental Supersports For Sale

Three luxury cars—a blue coupe, a silver sedan, and an orange convertible—stand on a paved desert road as the First Ombré by Mulliner Collection arrives at Bentley Rancho Mirage with three bespoke commissions.

By Khris Bharath – October 30, 2025

First Ombré by Mulliner Collection Arrives at Bentley Ran...

Bentley’s Mulliner division continues to take its most intricate paint process to new heights as it delivered its first “Ombré by Mulliner” Collection to Bentley Rancho Mirage in California. The three-car lineup, a Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur, demonstrates the brand’s latest mastery of color transition, blending two tones seamlessly across each body. The Ombré finish first appeared publicly in August at The Quail on a Continental GT Speed, followed by a Flying Spur in September. This latest regional collection marks the first time the process has been applied to a Continental GTC, expanding the possibilities of Bentley’s bespoke program. It follows Rancho Mirage’s earlier “Expressions of Texture” commission from 2024, strengthening the dealership’s reputation for championing Mulliner’s craftsmanship in the U.S. The Continental GTC showcases a striking Sunburst Gold to Orange Flame gradient inspired by the tones of Monument Valley and the Painted Desert. Its open-top configuration highlights the transition, which continues inside with Sunburst Gold hides up front and orange leather at the rear, accented by Tangerine stitching and pinstriping. The Continental GT Speed takes a cooler approach, shifting from bright Topaz into Windsor Blue, a palette reminiscent of Monterey’s coastal scenery and the Pacific Ocean. Inside, Topaz leather fronts blend into Ocean Blue at the rear, with Dragon Fly accents along the piping and stitching. The Flying Spur Speed, in metallic Tungsten fading to Onyx black, draws from Southern California’s night skies. Its interior is a stark contrast with Porpoise leather up front and Anthracite in the rear, complemented by Stratos blue highlights. Each model features 22-inch ten-spoke swept wheels painted to match its two-tone body, with different hues on the front and rear. Inside, Satin Beluga painted veneers and color-matched treadplate carriers extend the gradient theme across the cabin. Creating the Ombré finish is a process that takes an arduous 60 hours at Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England. Two specialists hand-apply multiple paint layers across the doors, sills, and roof to achieve a perfectly symmetrical fade. Because each pigment behaves differently, the technicians adjust their spraying technique continuously to ensure a flawless and seamless transition between the two colors. The Ombré by Mulliner specification is now available globally through Bentley’s retailer network. View All Bentley's For Sale Images: Bentley

Close-up of a Bentley car hood, featuring the illuminated emblem and hood ornament—hinting at Bentley to reveal more about its upcoming EV and a limited-run model coming before year-end.

By Khris Bharath – October 29, 2025

Bentley to Reveal More About Its Upcoming EV and a Surpri...

Bentley is gearing up for another major announcement. Exactly a week from now, on Wednesdey November 5, 2025, at 16:30 GMT, the British automaker will livestream from its Crewe headquarters, sharing more details about its upcoming models under the “Beyond100+” strategy. Dr. Frank-Steffen Walliser, Bentley’s Chairman and CEO, will lead the presentation with updates on the first all-electric model, billed as the world’s first “Luxury Urban SUV,” and confirmation of a limited-production car set to debut before the end of the year. Could it be something along the lines of the limited-run Batur or Bacalar, models that highlight Bentley’s coachbuilding division, Mulliner? We’ll have to wait and see. If you’ve been following Bentley’s transformation over the last five years, you know “Beyond100” is primarily about reimaging the brand for a new generation of luxury mobility. Bentley is a traditional brand with a racing pedigree going back over a century, and Walliser has been candid about the challenges of balancing heritage with innovation and technology, as the brand aims to target a younger demographic with the rollout of its electrified models. Since then, the company has shifted toward cleaner propulsion systems, including plug-in hybrids, without losing sight of its core identity. Hybirds serve as the stepping stone, necessary before the roll-out of all-electric models. The “Beyond100+” update will now build on that, outlining how Crewe intends to balance sustainability, exclusivity, and speed in equal measure. Bentley’s first full EV, due to enter production in 2026 and reach customers in 2027, will mark the beginning of a new design era. Earlier this year, the British marque teased its future direction with the EXP 15 concept, its first electric prototype, which was also showcased at Pebble Beach earlier this year and features the new Winged B Logo. To support this shift, the company opened an all-new design studio and a cutting-edge tech center at its Crewe campus, where design and engineering teams now work side by side. Bentley’s electrification roadmap mirrors Porsche’s measured approach to electrification as seen in the cooling off in the EV segment. Originally targeting a fully electric lineup by 2030, the brand has extended that goal to 2035. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

Six legendary sedans are parked in a row on the driveway before a large brick house covered with ivy, including exclusive Bentley Mulliner tributes.

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 22, 2025

Bentley Honors Three Legendary Sedans with Modern Mulline...

Bentley celebrates 60, 40, and 20 years of sedan history. Every brand has moments that quietly redefine its identity, and for Bentley, 2025 marks three of them. The brand is celebrating the anniversaries of the 1965 T Series, 1985 Turbo R, and 2005 Continental Flying Spur. To honor that lineage, Bentley's in-house coachbuilder, Mulliner, has configured three one-off Flying Spurs, each reimagining its predecessor's spirit with subtle touches to the past. The originals, all part of Bentley's Heritage Collection, still live and breathe on the Crewe campus as reminders of how the four-door Bentley has evolved from stately touring car to grand touring powerhouse. The 1965 T Series marked a new era for Bentley. It was the brand's first sedan built with monocoque construction. Its designer, John Blatchley, gave it a lower, narrower, and somehow more spacious design than its predecessor. Mulliner's 2025 Flying Spur Azure tribute captures that same refinement. Painted in a remastered Shell Grey, it mirrors the tone of the first production T Series, VIN 0001, right down to its blue-grey leather and Burr Walnut trim. It's also quietly modern, powered by a 670-horsepower hybrid drivetrain that rides in silence, proving Bentley's idea of effortless power hasn't changed in 60 years—just how it's delivered. By 1985, Bentley was ready to wake up the world again. The Turbo R was the car that reminded people Bentley could build something with true performance. Its 6.75L turbocharged V8, tauter suspension, and aggressive stance earned the respect of both chauffeurs and drivers. Based on the Flying Spur Speed, Mulliner's modern-day interpretation revives that swagger with Brooklands Green paint, a Monaco Yellow coachline, and just enough brightwork to make it pop. Inside, linen and Cumbrian Green hides meet Burr Walnut veneers split by a fine chrome line. The powertrain, a 770-horsepower hybrid system, makes the old Turbo R's seven-second sprint to 62 mph look quaint, but it's unmistakably Bentley. The youngest of the trio, the 2005 Continental Flying Spur, was Bentley's first four-door built for the modern era. It was fast, comfortable, and elegant, and the first sedan from Crewe capable of 200 mph. Mulliner's homage to it takes a similar approach: less replication, more reflection. Finished in Cypress Green with Saddle pinstriping, the new Flying Spur Speed captures the richness of the original. Inside, Special Green hides with Saddle accents and polished Burr Walnut bridge the early 2000s with 2025. The three Flying Spurs form a living timeline of Bentley's craft and a legacy that's still moving forward. Source: Bentley Motors

Lucien Laviscount, Global Ambassador, stands behind a vintage Bentley at an outdoor event, with an ambulance and modern buildings in the background.

By Khris Bharath – October 22, 2025

Bentley Names Lucien Laviscount As Global Ambassador

Bentley has officially named British actor Lucien Laviscount as its newest global brand ambassador, signaling a fresh chapter for the Crewe-based marque. You probably know Laviscount from Emily in Paris, but beyond Netflix fame, he’s fast becoming a face of modern British luxury. While he now drives a bespoke Mulliner Continental GT Speed in Onyx, featuring a Beluga and Fern Green interior with Galaxy Stone veneers, Laviscount recalls why he admires the British marque. “My first memory of seeing a Bentley in the wild was while playing football in the back streets. Everyone just stopped. Growing up in Burnley taught me the value of hard work, taking pride in everything you do, and leading with integrity. Those early years laid the foundation for who I am today. Becoming a brand ambassador for Bentley is deeply personal. It’s a moment that reflects where I come from and everything I’m working towards.” During his recent tour of Bentley’s headquarters in Crewe, England, Laviscount said he was deeply impressed by the craft and the people behind the marque. Meeting with families who’ve worked at Bentley for multiple generations left him inspired by their dedication and heritage, and how the brand has retained such strong family values throughout its 106-year history. At this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Lucien took the wheel of the legendary Bentley Speed 6 up the famous hill climb and later joined the brand’s growing culture and coffee community at the Duke of London, celebrating the Bentley x Joe & the Juice collaboration. “Bentley has always been famous because of its customers, since the extraordinary Bentley Boys and Girls of the 1920s. Today they are equally extraordinary, and Lucien will help us celebrate this unique community and legacy.”- Ben Whattam, Bentley’s Global Marketing Director. In addition to his new role with Bentley, Laviscount is also the global face of Dolce & Gabbana Men and an ambassador for Formula E. His creative reach across fashion, entertainment, and motorsport makes him a natural fit to serve as the brand ambassador for one of the world’s most storied automotive brands. Besides the current lineup, as Bentley looks towards its next generation of flagship models, likely influenced by the EXP 15 concept unveiled earlier this year at the brand’s new design studio, Laviscount will play a key role in Bentley’s broader strategy of connecting design, culture, and craftsmanship of its electric and hybrid future. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

Three green luxury Bentley cars—two coupes and one SUV—are parked on a mountain overlook with distant hills and blue sky in the background.

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 17, 2025

Bentley Unveils New Mulliner Black Forest Regional Collec...

Bentley honors its presence in Stuttgart with a Black-forest inspired collection. Having a lineup full of some of the most innovative, powerful, and desirable ultra-luxury vehicles currently on the market, Bentley is synonymous with opulence, elegance and craftsmanship. While the manufacturer itself has over a hundred years of history behind it, Bentley Stuttgart is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary of its presence in the German manufacturing hub. To mark that milestone, the new Black Forest Regional collection, a group of ultra-exclusive Bentley Mulliner bespoke cars, has been unveiled, inspired by the history and natural environment of the region surrounding Bentley Stuttgart. With the lineup consisting of a Bentayga S Black Edition, a Continental GT Speed, and a Continental GTC Speed, the new Black Forest Regional Collection features stunning “Scarab” exterior paint, with interiors upholstered in stunning leathers with contrast stitching, walnut veneers, custom dashboard etching and embroidery, and of course, bespoke badging and custom treadplates to commemorate the exclusive special edition. Each model comes with a bespoke luggage set, as well, complete with special tags that denote the limited edition origin of the pieces. In addition to its bespoke panache, the Continental GT and GTC Speed in the collection both feature the incredible 771-horsepower Ultra Performance Hybrid Powertrain, the new flagship powertrain from Bentley that replaces the legendary W12. Meanwhile, the Bentayga S boasts 542 horsepower and the ability to get from 0-60 in less than 4.4 seconds. Celebrating a long-standing partnership with its retailer in the city, Mulliner marked the 15th anniversary of Bentley Stuttgart in style with the new Bentley Mulliner Black Forest Regional Collection. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

A white luxury car is parked in an empty warehouse between a white grand piano and a black grand piano, as Bentley and Steinway & Sons unite in Hamburg for a rare celebration of craftsmanship.

By Khris Bharath – October 16, 2025

Bentley, Steinway & Sons Unite in Hamburg for a Rare Cele...

Steinway & Sons, have been building some of the finest grand pianos for over 170 years. Each one is still handcrafted, and the brand is synonymous with excellence among concert pianists, composers, and collectors. These values of attention to detail, fastidious quality, and craftsmanship are something that also resonate with Bentley, which also has a rich heritage dating back over a century. Now, both brands have come together to celebrate that shared ethos in a unique collaboration. At a private event in Hamburg, Bentley revealed a bespoke Flying Spur Speed finished in Arctic White with a Piano Black interior and is powered by a Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 engine. Alongside sat two limited-edition Steinway grand pianos, Ultra Black and Ultra White, built entirely by hand at Steinway’s Hamburg factory. Only 52 will be built, including 18 Model B Concert Grands and 8 Model D Concert Grands, with each reflecting that shared obsession with precision, individuality, and heritage that runs deep through both brands. Craftspeople from both Bentley’s Crewe factory and Steinway’s Hamburg facility spent time studying each other’s processes, sharing methods for veneering, polishing, and layering wood, all in a bit to preserve old-world techniques while adopting new technologies to make creations that last generations. This collaboration also celebrates monochrome luxury, a minimal color palette favored by customers of both brands, serving as statements of restraint and timelessness and a reminder that less is more in the world of luxury. Following the Hamburg reveal, the Flying Spur Speed and the two Steinway grand pianos will tour Europe for a series of private concerts. Together, they represent a rare union between sound, motion, power and performance. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

By Khris Bharath – October 11, 2025

Bentley Reestablishes Its Indian Presence With Two New Sh...

Bentley has officially kicked off a new chapter in India with the opening of two brand-new showrooms in Mumbai, the nation’s financial capital on the west coast, and Bengaluru, the country’s tech hub in the south. For the prestige brand, this move represents a reconnection with a market that has admired British automotive craftsmanship for over a century, now making Bentley’s full range of ultra-luxury performance models available. The Mumbai showroom is situated within The Galleria at the iconic Trident Hotel, just off Marine Drive, while Bengaluru’s facility is housed inside the Indraprastha Invictus complex, upscale locations in both cities that closely follow Bentley’s global retail design language. The extensive range of available hand-crafted materials on offer and digital configurators will allow buyers to personalize every detail of the vehicle, assisted by a dedicated sales and aftersales specialists trained to Bentley’s international standards. “India is one of the fastest-growing luxury car markets in the world, offering an ideal environment for Bentley – a brand whose combination of performance and innovation makes it the perfect fit for its luxury segment.” - Richard Leopold, Regional Director, EMEA at Bentley Motors. The goal is to create a boutique ownership experience where everything from commissioning to servicing reflects the same precision and care that goes into every Bentley built back in Crewe, England. The lineup now available includes the Bentayga, Bentayga Extended Wheelbase, Flying Spur, Continental GT, and Continental GT Convertible. This expansion, however, isn’t Bentley’s first brush with India as the brand’s connection to the country stretches back to the days of the Maharajas, many of whom actually owned bespoke Bentleys and Rolls-Royces that were custom-built for royal households. During the pre-independence era (before 1947), Bentleys were symbols of status and power, often seen alongside other prestige British marques in palace garages. Image by Khris Bharath Image Source: Skoda Auto India Fast forward to more recent times, and Bentley entered the Indian market in 2003 through private importers. Those early operations made models like the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Mulsanne available to India’s elite. However, the operations lacked a fully structured retail network. Additionally, India’s high import duties (often exceeding 100 percent on fully built luxury cars) made Bentley ownership exceptionally expensive. That, combined with complex homologation and certification requirements, discouraged expansion beyond a niche presence. That’s what has changed now. The 2025 relaunch marks Bentley’s first factory-backed retail and aftersales presence in contineIndia, supported by Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) which has had a presence in the country since 2001, Infinity Cars Private Limited, and Kun Premium Cars Private Limited. Besides Bentley, the VW Group has a pretty substantial presence in India, selling several brands including performance marques like Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. It also manufactures and exports Skoda and Volkswagen cars. India’s deep cultural ties to the UK and its fast-growing luxury segment make it a natural home for Bentley. Brand Director Abbey Thomas added that luxury is as much about the experience as it is about the car and these new showrooms deliver exactly that. For India’s affluent, Bentley’s return is about heritage coming full circle, once again giving a new generation of buyers access to bespoke builds and high-end automobiles. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley

A green Bentley Continental GT End of Era Edition luxury sedan parked on a concrete driveway in front of a large window with a black frame.

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 10, 2025

1-of-12 Bentley Flying Spur Speed 'End of an Era' Collect...

A chance to own a piece of Bentley history. The saying goes, "All good things must come to an end," and it's been a recurring statement for the automotive world and some of its greatest creations. With the evolution of tech and the industry's push to be more efficient and sustainable, Bentley Motors announced that it would be replacing its legendary W12 engine with a new Hybrid V8 powertrain. To honor the sendoff of the W12 and the nearly 105,000 cars produced, Bentley Motors commissioned a special End of Era Collection featuring 12 of the very last of the marque's 6.0L engines being offered exclusively at Bentley Salt Lake City. The Bentley Salt Lake City team is pleased to showcase this 2024 Bentley Flying Spur Speed 'End of an Era' as part of its inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY. Working directly with Bentley's in-house Mulliner design department, each End of an Era build comes optioned from the factory with special bespoke treatments. This Bentley Flying Spur Speed comes finished in a heritage-inspired Scarab Green finish with an upgraded Blackline styling trim package. While the rear d-pillar pays homage to Bentley Motors' roots in the U.K. with a special greyscale Union Jack flag badge, the use of gloss black extends to its optioned 22-inch Speed painted wheels and brake calipers. The celebration continues inside with help from Bentley Mulliner, starting with 'End of an Era' carbon fiber treadplate plaques that welcome the driver and passengers into the Flying Spur Speed's completely transformed cabin. Quilted Key Lime accents and contrast stitching add a vibrant touch to the dark leather and Alcantara upholstery that extends throughout its spacious full-length center console, 4-seater configuration. Each headrest also shows off a bespoke 'End of an Era' embroidered logo in Key Lime as a nod to the exclusive W12 collection. Inside, you'll also find Bentley's W12 firing sequence overlaid on the passenger front fascia with the number 5 in red to signify this Flying Spur Speed's production. The Bentley Flying Spur Speed’s W12 engine is getting a well-deserved sendoff, and what a way to bow out. Under the hood sits the legendary 6.0L twin-turbocharged W12, pushing out 626 horsepower and 664 lb-ft of torque. That means this four-door luxury sedan can sprint from 0–60 mph in just 3.7 seconds, with a top speed of 207 mph. Bentley also tuned it with all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering, so the Flying Spur Speed handles with a surprising level of agility for its size, making the W12’s farewell performance one to remember. View Price & Listing

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