Bentley will be adding a fifth design line to its variety in 2018, as well as the company’s CEO has got two concepts in mind: a two-seater sports vehicle as well as a vehicle priced between the Continental GT as well as the Mulsanne.
The sports vehicle would a lot of likely be powered by the company’s 4.0-litre V8 engine as well as will include four-wheel drive. Durheimer did suggest that rear-wheel-drive versions of future Bentleys were possible, though only for niche models.
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As for the design priced between the Continental as well as the Mulsanne, Bentley suggested it would a lot of likely be a coupe as the flying Spur already fills that space as a saloon.
“Our designers are very hectic ideal now preparing styles for every of them as well as we are preparing service cases. We will make the decision when we have a lot more information,” stated Bentley’s CEO Wolfgang Durheimer.
Asked if we would see a idea of either of the new models, Durheimer said: “If I response honestly, I would like to do both.” You’ll most likely have to wait up until the company’s SUV is completely exposed towards the end of 2015 before seeing anything, though as a decision on the new design won’t be made up until mid-2016.
When it pertains to it, Bentley will be seeking to public reaction as well as prospective revenue before choosing which new design takes priority. “It needs to show in the service case; I would do the design that makes a lot more money first,” stated Durheimer.
Durheimer likewise went on to verify a few a lot more details about the SUV, because of be on sale early in 2016. “Look at one more competitor high-end SUV right here in the UK [Range Rover] as well as if you add all the choices it will expense about £140,000. We have fixed the issue of not being able to spend a lot more than £140,000,” Durheimer joked.
As for powertrains, Bentley verified that it’ll only be offered with a W12 engine for its very first year on sale however a plug-in hybrid as well as a diesel will follow. The hybrid will enable clients to drive around 30 miles on electric power, while likewise decreasing emissions by 60% compared with the W12.