Remove Bentley Remove Engine Remove MPH
article thumbnail

Bentley Adds Drift Mode to New Bentayga Speed

The Truth About Cars

The latest addition to Bentleys tony SUV proves that at least one person at the brand must be fun to hang out with. V8 engine (pour one out for the W12) producing 641 hp and 627 lb-ft of torque, marking a handful more horses and 37 torques fewer than the mighty W12 engine. seconds on its way to a 193 mph top end.

Bentley 113
article thumbnail

Bentley delivers powertrain with 40% improvement in fuel efficiency; new direct-injected V8 with cylinder deactivation

Green Car Congress

Bentley will unveil two new Bentley Continental V8 models at the Detroit Auto Show in January, both equipped with a new 4.0 liter, twin turbocharged V8 engine with cylinder deactivation. The new V8 engine features variable displacement (i.e., The new V8 engine features variable displacement (i.e.,

Bentley 239
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Bentley to Introduce New FlexFuel Supersports Convertible at Geneva Show

Green Car Congress

Bentley will introduce its new FlexFuel capable Supersports Convertible at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The standardization of FlexFuel technology across the 2011 Continental model range reaffirms Bentley’s ongoing commitment to make all its cars bio-fuel compatible by 2012. The Supersports Convertible. Click to enlarge.

Bentley 199
article thumbnail

Bentley’s new 616hp 12-cylinder GT Speed convertible with 8-speed and energy recuperation improves fuel economy by 15%

Green Car Congress

Bentley will introduce the new Continental GT Speed Convertible at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this month. The new GT Speed Convertible shares its powertrain specification with its Bentley stablemate, the GT Speed coupé: a 616 bhp (459 kW) twin-turbocharged 6.0 s) and onto a top speed of 202 mph (325 km/h).

article thumbnail

Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

Green Car Congress

Bentley Motors has introduced its first diesel model: the Bentayga Diesel SUV. liter, 32-valve V8 engine. of torque, the Bentayga Diesel hits a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds (0-60 mph in 4.6 The next-generation 4.0-liter

Bentley 150
article thumbnail

Volkswagen presents next gen W12 TSI; dual fuel injection, cylinder deactivation, start-stop

Green Car Congress

The Volkswagen Group has deployed W12 engines (a compact, 12-cylinder engine in a “W” configuration) in the premium models made by the Volkswagen, Audi and Bentley brands for some 13 years. Depending on the vehicle model, the 6.0

Fuel 150
article thumbnail

Spirit Avert AG Seeking to Raise ~ $150M to Fund Mindset E-Motion Extended Range EV Project

Green Car Congress

Spirit Aver partnered with noted automobile designer Murat GĂĽnak to found mindset, a 100% subsidiary of Spirt Avert; GĂĽnak, previously vice-president and responsible for the overall design for VW, SEAT, Skoda and Bentley at Volkswagen Group, is the CEO. kW combustion engine for a genset. A hat-tip to Siggy at drivesolar.org ! ).