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.

The Bentley Foundation Partners With The National Portrait Gallery

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 30, 2026

Bentley Foundation Partners With National Portrait Gallery

The Bentley Foundation is the charitable foundation of Bentley Motors, the century-old luxury automotive manufacturer that continues to set new standards in performance, exclusivity, luxury, and artisan craftsmanship. Through the Bentley Foundation, the manufacturer enhances communities and future generations with its support of environmental, cultural, and educational work. The foundation’s first philanthropic partner is The Queen’s Reading Room, and the second philanthropic partner has just been announced: the National Portrait Gallery. Founded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery celebrates Britain’s artistic heritage and history with portraits and shares the world’s largest collection of portraits. Through its partnership, The Bentley Foundation is supporting the National Portrait Gallery’s Photo Portrait Now program. The higher education program sees the National Portrait Gallery collaborating with six universities across England and Wales, exploring contemporary portrait photography, and giving underrepresented groups greater access to photographic art. Part of the project sees students producing original portrait photography that responds to the themes of the 2025 Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize. Student works from the program are publicly exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, with a symposium celebration that brings students together with industry professionals and curators. <- Gallery -> The new partnership is part of Bentley’s Beyond100+ strategy, which involves long-term philanthropic impact. With the National Portrait Gallery as the second philanthropic partner of the Bentley Foundation, an iconic and highly influential force in the British art world is now a part of Bentley’s philanthropic ambitions. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

By Tyler Rampersaud – April 22, 2026

Bentley Brooklands Coupé For Sale

Today, Bentley’s lineup consists of ultra-luxury vehicles that combine incredible craftsmanship and fine materials with cutting-edge technology, bringing together relaxing comfort and spirited performance in a lineup of increasingly electrified, high-tech vehicles. The Continental GT and GTC offer grand touring excellence, while the Bentayga offers SUV versatility, and the Flying Spur serves as an excellent, yet driver-focused luxury sedan. However, Bentley boasts over 100 years of rich history, and its previous lineup features automotive gems and unique pieces of excellence that played an important role in bringing the manufacturer towards what it is today. One of the most unique examples of that is the Bentley Brooklands Coupé, a rare coupe model from Bentley from the late 2000s that was a hard-top, fixed-roof version of the more common and iconic Bentley Azure convertible. Powered by a staple of Bentley’s past, the Rolls-Royce 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V8, the Brooklands is a stunning example of Bentley’s past. Only 550 examples were made, and its 530 horsepower and 774 lb/ft of torque make it an incredibly powerful machine. Despite its massive weight of 5,843 pounds, its 0-60 time is roughly 5.0 seconds. Carbon ceramic brakes were available considering the vehicle’s immense weight and power, and its lack of a B-pillar gives it a distinctly elegant appearance. <- Gallery -> One of the rarest modern classics from Bentley, the Bentley Brooklands Coupé is a difficult vehicle to to find for sale, but this 2009 Bentley Brooklands for sale is available at Fort Lauderdale Collection South in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is listed on duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985. Its exterior is finished in an elegant Beluga black paintwork, with an interior upholstered in Magnolia leather. View the price and listing of this 2009 Bentley Brooklands Coupé for sale, and if you'd like to finance this vehicle or other luxury and exotic cars, be sure to get pre-qualified. View Listing

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 17, 2026

How EV Safety Is Changing What Factory Workers Wear at Bentley

As the automotive world shifts further toward electrification and hybrid tech, performance and efficiency have made noticeable leaps forward. But behind the scenes, the use of high-voltage lithium-ion batteries has also introduced a new layer of safety considerations for the people building and servicing these increasingly complex vehicles. At Bentley Motors, ahead of the launch of its first fully-electric model later this year, the U.K. manufacturer has introduced new ‘Dream Factory’ workwear for its team.The change now includes a new set of electrostatic discharge (ESD) compliant clothing designed for use in electrostatic protected areas. The goal is to reduce the risk of static electricity interfering with sensitive electronics and high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems that are now key to modern EV production. The apparel itself is developed with carbon fiber to help dissipate static while maintaining durability and flexibility for everyday use on the production floor. It’s noticeably more streamlined than traditional automotive workwear, but still focused on practicality and safety over styling. There’s also a sustainability in mind, with responsible material sourcing, reduced-waste production methods, and a recycling process to keep uniforms out of landfills. Altogether, it’s not really something you’ll notice while at the dealership buying a Bentley, but it'san it's an example of how electrification is reshaping everything around how they’re made. All Bentley Inventory

By Khris Bharath – April 10, 2026

Bentley Names Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Its Latest Global Ambassador

Bentley has confirmed Priyanka Chopra Jonas as its newest global brand ambassador. The announcement comes alongside a new campaign, captured by Greg Williams, that adopts a more personal and cinematic approach. Priyanka’s trajectory into this role reflects a career that spans continents. She first rose to prominence in Bollywood, becoming one of India’s most recognized and highest-paid actors, with multiple National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards to her name. Her early work established her range across drama and commercial cinema, while her transition to Hollywood introduced her to Western audiences. Her lead role as Alex Parrish in Quantico on ABC marked a milestone, making her the first South Asian actor to headline a major American network drama. Publications such as Time and Forbes have consistently recognized her influence, naming her among the world’s most impactful and powerful women. <- Gallery -> She operates across multiple disciplines as an actor, producer, New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. Her role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador further extends that influence, with a focus on education and children’s welfare, using her platform to drive measurable impact. The accompanying film, set to debut in the coming weeks, leans into this format. Shot at Sony Studios in Los Angeles, the ad campaign places Priyanka in a setting she knows well. The environment is stripped back and conversational, offering personal insights into her life and creative outlook, with a Bentley Continental GT in the background. “I’ve always been drawn to Bentley’s commitment to craftsmanship and storytelling because there’s an intentionality behind every detail that feels rare. As someone who lives for the creative energy of being on set, this collaboration felt instinctive. It’s about shared values, but also about a shared appreciation for the process behind what we create.” - Priyanka Chopra Jonas. “Priyanka brings a fresh energy and authentic perspective that aligns with Bentley. The film’s relaxed style allows her voice and personality to come through naturally, creating something more authentic than traditional advertising,” said Ben Whattam, Marketing Director at Bentley Motors. Her appointment also expands Bentley’s ambassador program, joining existing collaborators such as Mai Ikuzawa and Lucien Laviscount. The British brand is building a network of individuals who operate across industries, each contributing a distinct perspective.

Bentley & Boodles Collaborate On New Precious Mulliner Specs

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 24, 2026

Bentley & Boodles Collaborate On New Specs

Bentley Motors is known for over a hundred years of luxury automotive heritage, with a lineup that not only represents a century of luxury tradition, but of current craftsmanship and engineering excellence, as well as high-tech and future-focused design. With proud British heritage, Bentley shares its home country with luxury jewelry marque Boodles. Based in Liverpool, Boodles was founded in 1798, and stands today as one of the most celebrated jewelry designers in the country. In 2024, Bentley and Boodles came together to create a one-off Continental GTC called the ‘Be Boodles,’ which sold on the night of its launch and featured an Anthracite and Light Grey exterior, as well as a stunning bespoke interior. Now, Bentley and Boodles are continuing their collaboration with new features available through the incredibly expansive customization palette from Mulliner, through which customers can now opt for two new bespoke Boodles specifications: Standard or Dark. The Standard specification is launched with the Bentley Bentayga EWB Azure, and is inspired by the original ‘Be Boodles’ car, with a Gravity Grey and Linen interior, as well as Autumn Stone and Piano Linen veneers with diamond detailing and mood lighting. The center console features a diamond-encrusted ‘Be Boodles’ motif, and Powder Pink accents offer a signature Boodles touch. <- Gallery -> The Dark specification, meanwhile, features a Satin Anthracite exterior, a Beluga and Baroda interior, and Piano Black veneer. Silver and Chrome embroidery replace the Powder Pink, echoing the platinum and 18-karat white gold seen in the ‘Be Boodles’ jewelry collection. Bringing a flash of luxury jewelry sparkle to already ultra-luxurious vehicles, Bentley’s newest collaboration with Boodles is another statement of British luxury heritage. Image Source: Bentley Motors

Bentley Creates A New Flagship Audio System And Cars Built Around It

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 18, 2026

Bentley Unveils New Pinnacle Audio System

In-car audio is one of the most important creature comforts and hallmarks of luxury in a vehicle. Throughout the industry, systems created in collaboration with some of the world’s most reputable audio brands offer an elevated sound experience for drivers, and in the ultra-luxury arena, the attention to detail and painstaking effort in creating superior audio go even further. For Bentley, an indisputably legendary ultra-luxury automotive manufacturer, Naim has been a partner in high-end audio for over 15 years, and for the newest cohort of Bentley models, a new pinnacle audio system has been created between the two brands, called Naim for Mulliner. Originally created for the few-off Bentley Mulliner Batur, the knowledge gained from creating that Naim for Mulliner system has now become available for Bentley’s series production lineup through a new Naim for Mulliner system, and a new collection of cars created around it, the Virtuoso Collection. Developed with Dolby Atmos technology, the system is designed to deliver sound in a multi-dimensional space with incredible clarity and depth, putting the listener “inside the music.” Eighteen speakers comprise the system, as well as two upgraded drivers, and the advanced hardware unlocks the ability for Bentley to utilize Fraunhofer Symphoria, a rendering technology that helps create a gorgeously realistic surround sound experience. <- Gallery -> Meanwhile, the system also integrates Dinamica inserts within the door panels to absorb vibrations and maintain the purity of the driving experience, and the bespoke speaker grilles used in the new Naim for Mulliner system are revised to increase sound transparency by 26 percent. The new Virtuoso Collection from Mulliner features cars built around the majesty of the new Naim for Mulliner audio system, and as such, the vehicles feature details inspired by musical craftsmanship. Champagne Gold detailing can be seen throughout the configurations inside and out, including on the badges, treadplates, exhaust tips, and more. Special embroidery and a custom animated welcome lamp are just some of the details that help set the collection apart. Design elements like the use of Dinamica and thick Mulliner overmats are also aimed at improving the audio experience, and the three available curated themes for the vehicle, Soprano, Tenor, and Bass, are inspired by music, as well. Soprano features leather upholstery in Linen and Gravity Grey, Dinamica in Portland, and Open Pore Crown Cut Walnut veneers. Tenor’s leathers are in the colors Stratos and Brunel, with Ceramic Glaze Dinamica fabric and Gravity Grey piano-finish veneers. Bass has leather in Gravity Grey and Beluga, with Beluga Dinamica and Open Pore Black Crown Cut Walnut veneers. In addition to the curated themes, customers can also opt for Mulliner co-creation to make their Virtuoso Collection car a personally individualized example. Available for the Bentley Continental GT/GTC and Bentayga, the Virtuoso Collection is set to be introduced for the Flying Spur sedan later this year, combining incredible ultra-luxury audio with a vehicle designed around its excellence. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

Bentley Motors Announces Profitable 2025 Financial Results

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 17, 2026

Bentley Continues Profitability In 2025

While Bentley is celebrated for having over a century of cherished legacy and heritage, the manufacturer is currently looking towards the future with a lineup that is increasingly hybrid, an upcoming all-electric model, and highly sustainable business practices to match. However, at the same time, Bentley respects tradition with its ultimate expression of performance, the new Supersports, which features rear-wheel drive and a non-hybrid V8 engine, as well as with the Mulliner Continuation Series cars, which revive century-old masterpieces using original documents, materials, and methods to recreate them. The past few years have seen Bentley enjoy incredible success as a manufacturer, especially within its ultra-luxury arena, and with the financial results of the manufacturer for 2025, Bentley Motors is happy to report that its success is continuing. While the Pyms Lane home of Bentley is continuing to transform in preparation for the debut of Bentley’s first BEV model, the brand has completed a seventh consecutive year of profitability, with an operating profit of 216 million Euros. Meanwhile, Bentley’s revenues decreased by just one percent in the past year at 2.6 billion Euros, remaining strong thanks to a diverse offering of products, exciting new model launches, and the continued success of Bentley’s bespoke department, Mulliner, which has been leading the charge for Bentley as customers continue to opt for more individualized and luxuriously unique configurations. Demand for top-of-the-line variants like the Speed and Mulliner trims of the Continental GT, Bentayga, and Flying Spur are continuing to aid in Bentley’s seven-year winning streak. With another year of success under its belt, Bentley Motors is ready to continue performing in 2026 as its first BEV is on the horizon. View All Bentley For Sale <- Gallery -> Image Source: Bentley Motors

The New Bentley Bentayga Artenara Edition Boasts Unique Luxury Features

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 09, 2026

Bentley Unveils New Bentayga Artenara Edition

On the island of Gran Canaria, Artenara is a village that sits at nearly 4,000 feet high, and it’s the home of the Roque Bentayga peak, from which the Bentayga gets its name. Now, the village itself is serving as the namesake for a new special edition of the Bentley Bentayga, which brings together and highlights some of the pinnacle luxury features and finishes of the celebrated ultra-luxe SUV model, which has now been a part of Bentley’s lineup for just over a decade. The new Artenara Edition of the Bentayga is available with both the standard and EWB body styles, with a V8 or V6 hybrid powertrain for the standard, and only a V8 is available with the EWB model. Inspired by the Bentayga Atelier’s color and finish combinations, the Artenara promises more presence and further evolved craftsmanship. Its unique features include a motif of the Roque Bentayga mountain throughout the interior, as well as standard Mulliner features like 22-inch wheels, the double diamond grille, a curation of eight exterior colors, and three-color splits for the interior, a feature previously exclusive to the Bentayga EWB Mulliner. The exterior colors are Beluga, Granite, Pale Brodgar, Glacier White, Sequin Blue, Dark Sapphire, Verdant, and Havana. Meanwhile, the interior, in the Pale Brodgar specification, for example, features Portland and Beluga upholstery with Linen accents and a Piano-finish veneer in Linen. <- Gallery -> Adding the new Artenara Edition to the expansive Bentayga lineup for the 2027 model year, Bentley is highlighting the continued popularity of the ultra-luxury SUV model, while also introducing a new Dark Teal exterior color to the mix, a new 23-inch Super Lux wheel option, and adding new markets to the Bentley Connected Car service network, as the historic luxury titan of a manufacturer continues to grow and evolve with traditional approaches to craftsmanship and high-tech innovation alike. View All Bentley Bentayga For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

New Bespoke Bentley Continental GTC Revealed For International Women’s Day

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 06, 2026

Three Women In Music Design A Bespoke Bentley Continental GTC

In March 2025, three exceptional women in music came together at the home of Bentley Motors in Crewe, England, to design a bespoke Bentley Continental GTC. Anna Lapwood, conductor and organist, Tina Guo, cellist and composer, and Sister Bliss from the group Faithless joined Mulliner to create a bespoke Bentley that combines their ideas and inspirations in a harmonious, stunning creation with Bentley’s incredible luxury artisan craftsmanship. Now that the build has been completed, it will join Bentley’s fleet soon, before which it will debut at a female-focused cars and coffee event to be held on International Women’s Day at Bicester Motion, held in collaboration with What She Drives. Lapwood’s incredible talent in combining classical and modern music in her performance has been part of collaborations with artists like Raye, Bonobo and Benedict Cumberbatch. Guo has been nominated for a Grammy award, performing solo for the scores of films like Sherlock Holmes, Dunkirk, and Inception, and has recently performed for other projects like DUNE, DUNE 2, Gran Turismo, Top Gun: Maverick, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and even co-composed the main theme of Wonder Woman with Hans Zimmer. Sister Bliss has performed with Faithless since its founding, with a 30-year career comprised of eight albums, six top-ten singles, over 20 million records sold, and over a billion streams globally. A trailblazer for female DJs, Sister Bliss is a mainstay at festivals and one of the most celebrated dance artists in the music world. <- Gallery -> The car, a bespoke Bentley Continental GTC, features various bespoke touches from Mulliner, representing the artistic vision and perspectives of each of the three musicians who contributed to its design. The exterior is finished in a satin-finish Peacock paintwork, with accents in Tornado Red. Inside, Imperial Blue is paired with accents in Gold and Pillar Box Red, with contrast stitching and veneer in Copper Stone adding to the ultra-luxury design. The real stone veneer reminded Tina Guo of her recent work in tribal music. Sister Bliss contributed a soundwave design to the car, a Bentley first, which is applied to the seats and doors, the tonneau cover for the convertible top, the treadplates, and in an animated welcome lamp. Anna Lapwood’s unique contribution came in the form of Bentley’s signature air vent “organ stop” controls, which, as an organist, she particularly resonated with. In the new bespoke Continental GTC, the organ stops are finished in 24-karat gold. The finishing touch is a plaque on the center console, which features a Spotify code that can be scanned to get to a playlist curated by Lapwood, Guo, and Sister Bliss. With Bang & Olufsen audio, the bespoke Continental GTC is the perfect place to enjoy the music. After its International Women’s Day debut and its time with the Bentley press fleet, the new bespoke car will be sold as a collector-worthy showcase of bespoke luxury and the excellence of three incredible women in the music industry. View All Bentley Continental For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

Bentley Brings Classic & Modern Masterpieces To FAT Ice Race In Montana

By Tyler Rampersaud – March 02, 2026

Bentley Showcases Performance & Heritage At FAT Ice Race

With historic roots in Austria, the FAT Ice Race is a unique automotive event that brings together incredible cars, motorsport and automotive icons, and passionate enthusiasts from all walks of the automotive world. Its second appearance in the United States, and first appearance in Big Sky, Montana, just took place this past weekend. Bentley Motors was one of the manufacturers that had an impressive presence at the event. With over a century of history behind it, Bentley has one of the most impressive legacies in the automotive industry, not only of luxury cars, but also historic motorsport legends, and it brought vehicles to the event, as well as drivers, that helped represent the breadth of its pedigree. The FAT Ice Race in Big Sky, Montana, served as the US debut of the new Bentley Bentayga X Concept, a vision of an off-road-oriented, rugged Bentayga that was initially unveiled at the previous FAT Ice Race held earlier this year in Zell am See, Austria. The modified Bentley Supersports featured in the “FULL SEND” film was present in Montana for the FAT Ice Race, fitted with tire studs and driven by Lia Block on the ice track. The ‘Factory Works’ special edition of the Bentley Speed Six Continuation Series, a recreation of the historic racing legend created with period-appropriate techniques and materials and faithful to original designs, was also on the track. <- Gallery -> The Bentayga X Concept was present in Montana before the race, being showcased at a pre-event ‘Cars and Coffee’ organized by FAT International, and Bentley itself has been to Big Sky, Montana, before. The Bentley Bentayga Speed, on which the new Bentley Bentayga X Concept is based, had a media drive in the gorgeous alpine destination. As Bentley continues to partner with lifestyle and automotive brand FAT International, the next chapter of that collaboration will be a takeover of the FAT Mankei headquarters, located along the scenic Grossglockner Pass in Austria. View All Bentley For Sale Image Source: Bentley Motors

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