Bentley is thought 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 following 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.
The Continental GT, Continental GTC, and Flying Spur ‘Version 8 ‘will solely be out there in North America, and these automobiles additionally come decked up with most of the Mulliner Private Commissioning choices. Highlights of the Version 8 fashions embody 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 of select from over 60 colours in Mulliner’s Prolonged Paint vary as a part of the package deal. One other Mulliner Private Commissioning possibility, Palm Fluting has additionally been provided.
Different highlights embody self-leveling wheel badges, LED welcome lamps, and the polished, engineered ‘jewel’ filler cap. Version 8 badging may 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 may 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 reside on within the Bentayga in the intervening time 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, each crafted totally by hand at Bentley’s Dream Manufacturing facility in Crewe, England.
Equally, the eight-cylinder engine has been integral to this model for the reason that first L-Collection V8 engine was launched within the S2 in 1959, creating 180 bhp whereas at the moment’s current-generation V8 produces 3 times the ability with two-thirds of the capability.
