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

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Bentley news from duPont REGISTRY News, updated as each story breaks, covering the Continental GT, the Bentayga, the Flying Spur and Mulliner's bespoke commissions. Our reporting takes in model reveals, first drives and the auction results that establish what these cars are worth. Bentley Motors news tends to move slowly and matter for years, so we follow how values hold across a generation. This is where the marketplace becomes useful. Many of the Bentleys covered here are listed for sale on duPont REGISTRY, placing the reporting and a genuine asking price side by side. For Bentley news today, and the luxury car market news that surrounds it, begin below.

Bentley Expands Its Monterey Car Week Presence With Tutto Bene

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 11, 2026

Bentley Partners With Tutto Bene At Car Week

One of the most historic and celebrated manufacturers in the luxury automotive industry, Bentley is simultaneously one of the most innovative and future-focused, with a lineup that combines artisan craftsmanship and elegant opulence with high-tech engineering solutions and groundbreaking features. At this year’s Monterey Car Week, Bentley’s presence will be further enhanced by a partnership with Tutto Bene, through partnerships with Race Service, an automotive culture hub, and BorromeodeSilva, a Milan-based design studio. At Car Week this year, the partnership between Bentley and Tutto Bene will result in a new annual invite-only gathering, called ‘Stazione Remota,’ taking place this Saturday in the Carmel Valley. The event will feature a unique toy box display of Bentleys, including the Bentayga X Concept, alongside the “Joe’s Bentayga,” created in collaboration with Joe & the Juice. The new Bentley Supersports, the most driver-focused Continental GT yet, will also be at the event, showcased in the ‘Dragon’ livery, combining Black Crystal and Dragon Red II across the width of the car. Celebrating the century-long lineage of the Supersports nameplate, Bentley will also display one of the original 1926 Supersports cars, called “Smoky.” Smoky was raced 40 times in the 1930s by driver Kit Baker-Carr, and comes to the event on loan from its private owner, appearing in the United States for the first time in its 100-year history. <- Gallery -> Visitors will be able to test drive modern Bentley examples, like the Continental GT and the Bentayga, and the newly updated Flying Spur will also be at the event. About the new event, Bentley Motors Marketing Director Ben Whattam commented, “As Bentley continues to evolve its role in the world of car culture, we’re delighted to join with Tutto Bene and to start our collaboration with a wholly new event in Monterey. Combining cars – and not just Bentleys – with friends old and new, outstanding coffee and new conversations is one of the ways we continue to make Bentley more relevant and more accessible.” Elsewhere during Car Week, Bentley will host The Home of Bentley near The Lodge At Pebble Beach, with the 1919 merchandise collection for sale and espresso served from Joe’s Bentayga. The brand will also display its newest cars at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, and it will also host a Beach Dinner and its Signature Party, and will also host a location adjacent to the Judging Ramp at the finale of Monterey Car Week, the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. With a rich history and an incredible lineup of cars today, Bentley’s Car Week presence this year will be bigger and more influential than ever. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

By Sponsored Article – August 10, 2026

New Bentley Continental GT S and GTC S: Sporting Performance and Dramatic Presence

Combining dramatic visual presence with the latest hybrid powertrain from Bentley, the new Continental GT S and GTC S models are aimed squarely at the performance-focused driver. The fourth-generation Continental GT S models are the fastest and most powerful yet to carry the S badge and are born from the same driver-centric mantra as the Bentley Supersports. The 4.0-litre V8 engine gives the Continental GT S models a responsive and agile character while delivering 0-60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph. Complementing this advanced powertrain is the Bentley Performance Active Chassis. This includes Active All Wheel Drive, twin valve dampers, torque vectoring (front to rear and across the axles), an electronic limited slip differential, and all-wheel steering. This is Bentley’s most advanced and driver-focused AWD chassis setup, designed to deliver maximum sporting appeal and ability. What’s more, the black gloss radiator grille, black trim, and distinctive S badging make an instant and dramatic impact. The gloss black winged Bentley badge and lettering build on the darker exterior look, giving the GT S a more assertive stance regardless of the colors chosen for the exterior and two-tone interior hide split that’s unique to the S models. With their sporting aesthetic and emphasis on the sheer enjoyment of driving, the S models extend the breadth of choice offered by the definitive grand tourer. Learn More GALLERY-EMBED

Bentley Teases The “Curation Engine” Of The Upcoming Torcal BEV

By Tyler Rampersaud – August 06, 2026

Bentley Teases The Torcal’s “Curation Engine”

Bentley is gearing up to unveil its first production BEV, the Torcal, and with it, the century-old ultra-luxury manufacturer will lopen a new chatper in its storied history. While the Torcal will bring forth new technology with its all-electric powertrain, the same technology and innovation will be used to imbue the new Torcal with Bentley’s timeless elegance and signature luxury driving character, with spirit and engagement, as well as relaxing comfort. The upcoming Bentley Torcal will undoubtedly feature several opulent touches, but one delivers what Bentley says is “a new form of luxury,” the “Curation Engine.” Building on Bentley’s recent Azure models and their focus on wellness and relaxation, the Curation Engine aims to cater to occupants’ senses, adapting to changing needs and turning every journey into a revitalizing experience. Going beyond highly adjustable seats, or ambient lighting, the Curation Engine transforms the cabin experience, combining features for specific needs, with four different environments made for a range of moods and occasions. Despite utilizing cutting-edge technology, the Curation Engine’s basis in sensory neuroscience ensures that the experiences feel intuitive, with light, sound, and other sensory elements coming together to promote wellbeing inside the vehicle. <- Gallery -> The default setting is Bentley Mode, which, as Bentleys have done for decades, combines the ideas of comfort and luxury with sportiness, with a warm and inviting, yet driver-focused environment. Comfort Mode softens the lighting and calms the atmosphere, creating a serene environment that is catered towards long journeys and quiet relaxation. Sport Mode introduces an immersive soundtrack, transforming the cabin for more spirited driving. Refresh Mode, exclusive to the Torcal, uses bright lighting and increased fresh air circulation to help occupants combat fatigue on long journeys, with comfort and alertness combined in its premise. Transforming the entire interior experience with each mode, the Curation Engine is a new approach to automotive ultra-luxury that uses technology and opulence to present both grandeur and a considered relaxation to the driving experience of the new Bentley Torcal. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

Bentley Celebrates 80 Years At Crewe With A One-Off Continental GTC

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 28, 2026

Bentley Honors An 80-Year Anniversary With A Bespoke Continental

Crewe, England, is known in the automotive world as the historic home of Bentley Motors, where the ultra-luxury manufacturer crafts its highly innovative creations, and also where, for decades, Bentley has shaped its identity of timeless elegance in the form of its automobiles. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Bentley’s presence in Crewe, since the first Bentley rolled off the Pyms Lane production line in 1946. To celebrate that anniversary, Bentley gathered over 100 customer cars spanning the history of the brand at its headquarters, and also unveiled a new, unique vehicle, celebrating a milestone with its signature bespoke craftsmanship and ultra-luxurious design. In addition to the 80th anniversary, the Bentley Drivers Club also celebrated its 90th anniversary at the event, adding even more serendipity to the occasion. The new bespoke car, a Continental GTC, is finished in a bespoke Purple Supernova Ombre exterior finish, commissioned through Mulliner and developed in collaboration between Bentley's Paint Shop and the manufacturer’s CMF/Bespoke teams. The exterior gracefully fades from Supernova Purple to Supernova Purple Dark, and also features a side graphic reading ‘80’ in the reverse gradient. <- Gallery -> The interior features embroidered headrests with ‘80,’ as well as a bespoke airbrushed graphic on the fascia showing Bentley’s Design Studio, along with a celebration of the past eight decades Bentley has spent manufacturing cars in Crewe. Meanwhile, the other cars that gathered at Crewe for the celebration included historic examples like the EXP3, the first-ever Bentley customer car, Blowers, Derby-era cars, and modern examples like the Bentayga. Today, Bentley not only remains in Crewe, but continues to invest in its home there, introducing new technology and manufacturing capabilities, and preparing to produce its first production BEV, the upcoming Torcal. After 80 years, Bentley is planting its roots deeper in Crewe, England, and a new stunning and bespoke Continental GTC marks that incredible milestone. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

By Edward Jones – July 27, 2026

Best Bentleys For Sale Right Now

It's wild to think about, but Bentley Motors has been around for over 100 years: 107 to be exact. During the 10+ decades, Bentley has produced some of the most stunning luxury automobiles that have been sought after by the most discerning drivers. With lavish interiors, sleek exterior styling and bountiful amounts of power, these British automobiles check off all of the boxes. Currently, Bentley Motors has quite a lineup. As of writing this, the model ranges being produced include the Bentayga, Flying Spur, Continental GT, and very unique coachbuilt vehicles. No matter which model one purchased, they are sure to get a vehicle that will provide a luxurious daily or weekend drive that is unmatched. If that sounds like what you're looking for, be sure to check out the selection down below. View All Bentleys For Sale 2018 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible View Listing 2020 Bentley Mulsanne View Listing 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports View Listing 2016 Bentley Flying Spur View Listing 2005 Bentley Arnage T View Listing 2026 Bentley Bentayga Speed View Listing 2021 Bentley Bentayga Speed View Listing 2017 Bentley Mulsanne View Listing 2024 Bentley Flying Spur Edition 12 View Listing 1999 Bentley Azure View Listing Can I finance a Bentley for sale? Yes. Thanks to duPont REGISTRY's new dR Finance, powered by Westlake Financial, your dream Bentley for sale is now more accessible than ever, with flexible financing options and spread-out payments to get behind the wheel of your dream Bentley before you know it. Buy Searching for a Bentley to buy? duPont REGISTRY has hundreds of Bentleys for sale right now, including some of the rarest ever created. To view them all, click the button below to shop all Bentleys for sale. Shop Best Bentleys For Sale Sell Do you own a Bentley and are interested in selling it? duPont REGISTRY is the number 1 source for private sellers to list and or sell their Bentley. Click the button below to view listing options. Learn How To Sell Your Bentley

Bentley Teases The Diamond Details Of The Torcal

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 27, 2026

Bentley Teases The Torcal’s Diamond Details

Throughout Bentley’s century-long history, diamond patterns and shapes have been a through line, subtly identifying the powerful, luxurious, and elegant machines from Bentley across a hundred years. The upcoming Torcal, Bentley’s first production battery-electric vehicle that is set to be unveiled later this year, is no exception, with several diamond-patterned details being a part of the latest announcement teasing new aspects of the upcoming Bentley BEV. Carrying a tradition that stretches back to the 1920s, from wire mesh grilles to diamond-quilted upholstery, headlights, and stunning interiors, the Torcal features several diamond patterns in its design. One of the most prominent is its grille, which features a floating appearance and a diamond pattern. Other features that showcase diamonds in the Bentley Torcal include diamond patterns on the digital displays of the vehicle, in the form of hand-cut crystal objects specially created for the car, created in collaboration with Cumbria Crystal. The diamond-patterned crystal objects catch the light and create a dynamic beauty throughout the Torcal’s interior. Evolving the use of diamonds in Bentley’s design language, the Torcal represents the furthest evolution of a practice that originated as a functional engineering solution, changing to an expression of beauty, luxury, and elegance throughout Bentley’s lineup. While the use of diamond patterns in Bentleys, including the Continental GT, the Bentayga, and, uniquely, the upcoming Torcal, is an eye-catching design touch, it’s also a celebration of over a hundred years of innovation, artisan craftsmanship, and engineering excellence that Bentley has represented throughout its lineage. View All Bentley For Sale <- Gallery ->

Bentley Teases The Sound Experience Of The Upcoming Torcal

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 16, 2026

Bentley Torcal Sound Experience Teased

Bentley is on the cusp of unveiling a new production model, the Torcal, which will sit alongside the Continental GT and GTC, the Bentayga, and the Flying Spur, and will also serve as the first electric production model from the historic luxury manufacturer. Highly anticipated as part of its Beyond100+ strategy, the Torcal promises to combine the longstanding pedigree of Bentley excellence with cutting-edge innovation. Included in that philosophy is the sound experience of the Torcal. A question begged of just about any EV, the sound of an electric vehicle is an opportunity to enhance the driving experience when there is no engine or exhaust to provide a sound of its own. To answer the question, Bentley decided to curate a sound experience for the Torcal that combines the heritage of the manufacturer with the bold futurism of its new model. Inspirations for the Torcal’s sound include the V8s that have defined Bentley’s history, supercharged powertrains that date back to the 1930s, and even the W12 engine that was retired from production in 2024. Bringing them all together is a principle that, “accelerating in a Bentley is an immersive and emotional experience like listening to a grand orchestral performance.” In the case of the upcoming Torcal, the development team recorded and analyzed the sound of a V8. What they found was that rhythm was an integral factor in the V8’s auditory appeal, and when played next to a drummer performing, the two sounds were revealed to be similar. In addition, the team took note of the fact that combustion engines have irregularities and imperfections that are part of the sound experience. With these insights in mind, Bentley Motors brought known musicians to create an original sound for the Torcal, ‘Bentley Dynamic Symphony.’ Rather than replicating heritage engine notes, the sound of the Torcal is a unique experience that evokes the same emotions. Created by real instruments, like drums, bass guitar, and viola, the Bentley Dynamic Symphony uses the legendary V8 as its muse, but introduces drivers to a sound experience that is completely new. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

By Khris Bharath – July 10, 2026

Bentley at Goodwood 2026: Dynamic Debuts, Mulliner Commissions, and the Spirit of Crewe

Bentley Motors is showcasing its latest performance lineup at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, pairing hillclimb debuts of its newest models with a live demonstration of the factory craftsmanship behind them. Last year, Bentley brought 30 cars to the festival. This year, 14 Bentleys take center stage across the four-day event at the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, running through July 12. The new Continental GT Supersports, the British marque’s first rear-wheel-drive Continental GT and its most driver-focused Continental to date, is also making its dynamic debut on the 1.2-mile hillclimb. Limited to just 500 numbered examples and powered by a non-hybrid 657-horsepower twin-turbo V8, the Supersports is also appearing for the first time in the new Mulliner design themes, three exclusive visual treatments developed for the model, on display at the stand. Another highlight is Bentley's own 'Pymkhana car', the Full-Send Supersports, driven by Travis Pastrana, which we have previously seen several times this year, from Dubai to the FAT Ice Race in Austria, and more recently, Tokyo, Japan. The new Flying Spur S, revealed earlier this year as the most powerful Flying Spur S ever built, is making its dynamic debut at the same event. The Bentayga Speed is returning to the hill where it set the fastest ICE production SUV run in the event's history at last year's edition with a time of 55.8 seconds. A new Bespoke Series by Mulliner is also on display, representing the annual limited-edition program that sits between Bentley's standard configurator and a full bespoke commission. Behind the stand, a smaller but equally significant story is playing out. Among the team that made the 220-plus-mile journey south from Crewe is Alison Bourne, who has spent 19 of her 23 years at Bentley trimming and sewing steering wheels. She hand-signs every wheel she completes, and at Goodwood, she is demonstrating her work to the public for only the second time, including teaching visitors a new stitch she personally invented for Bentley, the box stitch. <- Gallery -> Elsewhere on the stand, Phill Dean, Bespoke Design Manager for Mulliner and now in his 17th year with Bentley, is hosting co-creation sessions with customers who have traveled from around the world specifically to commission their next car. The technical side is equally well represented; Callum Downham is a vehicle technician making his first Goodwood appearance, responsible for keeping the display cars and hillclimb entries ready for action. Adam Critchley, a Mulliner Technician, tends to Bentley's heritage fleet, including cars approaching 100 years old. Caitlyn Murrell, a degree apprentice who volunteered to join the merchandise team, rounds out the group. The exclusive 1919 Collection merchandise, available only at Goodwood and Monterey Car Week, has been selling out its daily allocation each morning, with some visitors making the trip to the festival specifically to secure pieces. As Bentley looks ahead, the brand is also preparing for its next major chapter with the upcoming Torcal electric model, giving Goodwood added significance as one of the last major events before the brand's transition towards EVs gets underway. View All Bentleys For Sale Images: Bentley Motors

By Jordan Aquistapace – July 07, 2026

Bentley Motors Launches Its Exclusive 1919 Collection

Built on a century-old foundation, Bentley Motors leans heavily on heritage and legacy, using its past to influence the future of the brand and the cars that define it. Just three days away from celebrating its 107th anniversary, Bentley is honoring the occasion with its limited-edition 1919 Collection, dreamt up by Bentley External Creative Director Mai Ikuzawa. What makes the capsule collection even more special for enthusiasts is that it will be exclusively available at both the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Monterey Car Week.Inspiration for the 1919 Collection hits home for Ikuzawa, connecting enthusiasts through a shared passion for art and motorsports. Her father, Testu Ikuzawa, was both an artist and a racer who competed in European Formula Two for Sir Frank Williams and was among the first Japanese drivers to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.“Bentley pioneered the feeling of community among owners and enthusiasts. If you look back at the days of the original Bentley Boys and pioneering Bentley Girls, you’ll see that customers became part of the brand. It wasn’t just winning the race; it was how you celebrated too. I wanted to honour that spirit in the 1919 Collection and stay true to the authentic stories of true Bentley enthusiasts,” - Mai IkuzawaThe collection itself is made in Japan and crafted from durable, high-quality materials that age better the more you wear them, becoming generational pieces passed down just like a classic 1929 Bentley Blower 4½-litre. The standout piece in the 1919 Collection is the chore coat, a timeless workwear-inspired jacket built from durable cotton oxford that only gets better with age. Finished in classic Bentley Green, it features heritage-inspired embroidery, copper hardware, and subtle nods to the brand's history, including a removable "Full Send" patch. The rest of the collection keeps that same vibe with a heavyweight reverse-weave crewneck, polo shirt, classic tee, six-panel cap, canvas tote, and embroidered keyrings. If you're planning to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed or Monterey Car Week, be sure to stop by the Bentley stand to see the 1919 Collection in person. Source: Bentley Motors

Bentley’s Upcoming EV Model Is Called The Torcal

By Tyler Rampersaud – July 06, 2026

Bentley Announces The Upcoming Torcal

Combining ultra-luxury with sustainability and futuristic thinking in the automotive world, Bentley Motors has spent the past few years radically transforming its century-old brand, introducing electrified models that take an innovative approach to luxury and performance, while also celebrating purist-focused performance, bespoke design, artisan craftsmanship, and opulent materials. Currently, Bentley’s three production models are the Continental GT/GTC, the Bentayga, and the Flying Spur, but Bentley has teased a BEV model that will be joining them later this year. That electric vehicle now has a name, and it’s the Torcal, which will be fully revealed on September 23 in London. The name draws inspiration from El Torcal de Antequera, which is a gorgeous limestone landscape and one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Spain’s Andalusia region. Its stacked rocks and cliffs are the result of millions of years of natural formation, and the name continues a convention set by the Bentayga, Bacalar, and Batur, which are all named after natural wonders across the globe. In addition to being named after a natural beauty, the Latin word “torquere,” which means “to twist,” is also an inspiration for the name. The Latin word is also part of the etymology of the modern word “torque,” giving the name an automotive facet, as well. As the date of the full reveal approaches, Bentley Motors will unveil more details about the upcoming Torcal. Coming after an impressive 107 years of Bentley innovation, the new Torcal promises to be a new concept that introduces bold innovation, while remaining true to Bentley’s timeless principles of craftsmanship and automotive ultra-luxury. With over a century of history and prestige, Bentley’s upcoming new model is certainly one of the most highly anticipated luxury vehicles today. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

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