Bentley is understood for its W12 engine however its twin-turbo V8 has been powering most of its fashions over time and the time has come to additionally ship it off for a peaceable retirement earlier than it unleashes the subsequent chapter. Earlier than a hybrid V8 comes into the image, there was a becoming farewell for this powertrain with the Version 8 for the North American market.Â
The Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur ‘Version 8 ‘will solely be obtainable in North America, and these vehicles additionally come decked up with most of the Mulliner Private Commissioning choices. Highlights of the Version 8 fashions embrace Blackline specification exterior brightware, 22-inch wheels, in both 5-spoke or 10-spoke design, Consolation Specification seats, Bentley’s Rotating Show, and distinction stitching.
Prospects will be capable to select from over 60 colours in Mulliner’s Prolonged Paint vary as a part of the bundle. One other Mulliner Private Commissioning possibility, Palm Fluting has additionally been provided.
Different highlights embrace self-leveling wheel badges, LED welcome lamps, and the polished, engineered ‘jewel’ filler cap. Version 8 badging could be seen on the fender of the Continental GT and Continental GTC fashions, whereas on the Flying Spur, the badge is situated on the D Pillar. Inside, the Version 8 motif could be discovered as an embroidered emblem upon the seat backs in addition to engraved on the treadplates.
This engine has been massively profitable and can dwell on within the Bentayga in the interim whereas the Continental plus the Flying Spur will first get the brand new electrified hybrid engine.
Because the 4.0-liter V8’s introduction in 2012, greater than 53,000 V8-powered Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur examples have been produced, every one crafted solely by hand at Bentley’s Dream Manufacturing unit in Crewe, England.
Equally, the eight-cylinder engine has been integral to this model because the first L-Collection V8 engine was launched within the S2 in 1959, growing 180 bhp whereas right now’s current-generation V8 produces thrice the facility with two-thirds of the capability.