BENTLEY CONTINENTALGT V8, GTC V8 AND FLYING SPUR V8 LEAVE ASIA PACIFIC
With more than 53,000 examples of V8-powered Continental GT, GTC, and Flying Spur handcrafted in Crewe, Bentley Motors bids farewell to its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 in Continental GT and Flying Spur families across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Australasia.
Bentley Motors Asia Pacific announced the retirement of its current-generation 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur model lines. The first regions to see the current V8 version depart will be the UK, Europe, MEAI, as well as Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Australasia.
While the current engine will live on as part of the Bentayga family, the end of production for the Continental and Flying Spur ranges marks the next step of Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy, with all model lines offering a hybrid variant by 2024. This journey has already begun with the introduction of they Bentayga and Flying Spur Hybrid models, for which demand is exceeding the company’s expectations.
The V8 internal combustion engine has played a key role as the heart of many Bentleys over the last 75 years. The first L-series V8 engine was introduced in theS2 in 1959, developing 180 bhp. Today’s current-generation V8 produces three times the power with two thirds of the capacity.
Since the 4.0-litre V8’s introduction in 2012, more than 53,000 V8-powered Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur examples have been produced, each one crafted entirely by hand at Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England.
The final V8-engined Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur models are available now in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. Production will be completed soon with final deliveries in June, while some existing examples remain available through retailer stocks and transport pipelines.
Today’s V8 Engine
The modern V8-powered Bentleys offer compelling power and torque figures alongside a characterful engine note, greater range between fuel stops and a reduction in CO2 emissions when compared to the W12. The design concept of the V8 engine has ensured the engine delivers very high torque, whilst still achieving lower emissions and the best possible efficiency. The V8 produces a peak power of 550 PS (542 bhp, 404 kW), with a maximum torque of 770 Nm at 2,000 rpm, maintaining this as a flat plateau through to 4,500 rpm. An exactly square engine, matching the stroke length to the 86mm cylinder bore, gives the best balance between power and torque. With the help of twin-scroll turbochargers, the engine develops over 135 bhp per litre.
A New Chapter for the Continental Range
The new, fourth-generation Continental GT is to be unveiled in June, as the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.
Delivering 782 PS and 1000 Nm of torque, combined with 80km (50 miles) of electric-only range and a CO2 figure (WLTP) of under 50 g/km, the new Continental GT marks a significant step forward for Bentley. Not only will it be the most powerful and most dynamically capable Bentley road car in the company’s 105-year history, it will also be the most sustainable – whilst retaining the handcrafted luxury and exceptional materials that are synonymous with all Bentleys.
The latest generation of chassis technology – including active all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic Limited Slip Differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control and new, advanced dual-valve dampers. A new design and a new suite of technology complete the latest generation of the car that has come to define the modern Bentley.
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Bentley Motors Asia Pacific announced the retirement of its current-generation 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine from the Continental GT, Continental GTC and Flying Spur model lines. The first regions to see the current V8 version depart will be the UK, Europe, MEAI, as well as Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Australasia.
While the current engine will live on as part of the Bentayga family, the end of production for the Continental and Flying Spur ranges marks the next step of Bentley’s Beyond100 strategy, with all model lines offering a hybrid variant by 2024. This journey has already begun with the introduction of they Bentayga and Flying Spur Hybrid models, for which demand is exceeding the company’s expectations.
The V8 internal combustion engine has played a key role as the heart of many Bentleys over the last 75 years. The first L-series V8 engine was introduced in theS2 in 1959, developing 180 bhp. Today’s current-generation V8 produces three times the power with two thirds of the capacity.
Since the 4.0-litre V8’s introduction in 2012, more than 53,000 V8-powered Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur examples have been produced, each one crafted entirely by hand at Bentley’s Dream Factory in Crewe, England.
The final V8-engined Continental GT, GTC and Flying Spur models are available now in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. Production will be completed soon with final deliveries in June, while some existing examples remain available through retailer stocks and transport pipelines.
Today’s V8 Engine
The modern V8-powered Bentleys offer compelling power and torque figures alongside a characterful engine note, greater range between fuel stops and a reduction in CO2 emissions when compared to the W12. The design concept of the V8 engine has ensured the engine delivers very high torque, whilst still achieving lower emissions and the best possible efficiency. The V8 produces a peak power of 550 PS (542 bhp, 404 kW), with a maximum torque of 770 Nm at 2,000 rpm, maintaining this as a flat plateau through to 4,500 rpm. An exactly square engine, matching the stroke length to the 86mm cylinder bore, gives the best balance between power and torque. With the help of twin-scroll turbochargers, the engine develops over 135 bhp per litre.
A New Chapter for the Continental Range
The new, fourth-generation Continental GT is to be unveiled in June, as the first car built around Bentley’s new Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.
Delivering 782 PS and 1000 Nm of torque, combined with 80km (50 miles) of electric-only range and a CO2 figure (WLTP) of under 50 g/km, the new Continental GT marks a significant step forward for Bentley. Not only will it be the most powerful and most dynamically capable Bentley road car in the company’s 105-year history, it will also be the most sustainable – whilst retaining the handcrafted luxury and exceptional materials that are synonymous with all Bentleys.
The latest generation of chassis technology – including active all-wheel drive with torque vectoring, four-wheel steering, an electronic Limited Slip Differential, 48V electric active anti-roll control and new, advanced dual-valve dampers. A new design and a new suite of technology complete the latest generation of the car that has come to define the modern Bentley.
For more updates on the latest Bentley models, visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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