Last weekend during the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2019, the Bentley Continental GT broke the all-time record set by a production car going up the iconic circuit located in Colorado, USA. Driven by three-time champion, Rhys Millen, the Continental GT went faster than the previous record by 8.4 seconds. (more…)
Since its introduction, the Bentley Bentayga has defined a new sector and set the luxury SUV benchmark, offering customers the ultimate Grand Touring experience unrestricted by landscape or conditions. The award-winning Bentley model is now available in Malaysia in its most sporting guise to date – the Bentayga V8.
“The Bentayga V8 is the ultimate luxury SUV that delivers an uncompromising Bentley experience on- and off-road. We know this new model will be highly sought after by our customers thanks to its sleek, sporty look, immense power and acceleration,” explained Jerry Lee, Managing Director of Wearnes Quest.
At the heart of the latest Bentayga model is a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine, which combines immense power with impressive fuel efficiency. The addition of a characteristic V8 burble, stylish twin-quad exhaust pipes and optional carbon-ceramic brakes, reveals more of the luxury SUV’s sporting character. Sitting at the core of the Bentayga range, the new V8 model fuses exquisite luxury with power, usability and extensive sporting ability. Its responsive performance is fully customisable on demand by the driver through Bentley’s Drive Dynamics system, from limousine-like refinement to sporting precision.
In a nutshell…
• Power, luxury, usability and sportiness
• 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine develops 542 bhp
(550 PS) and 568 lb.ft. (770 Nm) of torque
• 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds); top speed of
180 mph (290 km/h)
• Unmistakable V8 engine burble adds to emotional allure
• Optional carbon-ceramic brakes – world’s largest front brake system
To read more about the Bentley Bentayga V8, download this FULL press release: 01 Press Information – Bentayga V8 Debuts in Malaysia
For the FULL specifications, download this: 02 Bentley Vehicle Technical Specifications – Bentayga V8
The world’s finest high-performance luxury Grand Tourer made its first public appearance in northern Peninsular Malaysia at the Penang Rendezvous recently. The new Continental GT First Edition – a series of cars limited by production – represents the ultimate expression of Bentley’s most technologically advanced model. For the full release click to download this: Bentley KL Showcases Luxury, Performance and Craftsmanship in Penang
Here’s a closer look at the Continental GT First Edition from our friend Bobby Ang @ EVO Aurizn:
Bentley Kuala Lumpur celebrates the month of Ramadhan with the Bentley Colour Collection. The Bentley Collection is a series of carefully selected luxury products, each with its own unique identity. Every item embodies the essence of the Bentley marque: unparalleled craftsmanship with incredible attention to detail; coupled with the use of uncompromised quality luxury materials.
The newly launched Colour Collection is a series of the Bentley Collection that draws inspiration from Bentley’s extensive colour palette, celebrating the marque’s array of vivid and astonishing shades. Bentley Kuala Lumpur is celebrating the colourful month of Ramadhan with the Colour Collection, providing a preferential rate of 20% off all items in this collection from now till 14 June 2018; a perfect time to gift yourself and your loved ones this festive season.
The Colour Collection at Bentley Kuala Lumpur includes:
Ladies Polo: With raised Bentley emblem on the chest, short button tab with Bentley branded button on sleeve. Matrix grille pattern on split hem. Contrast neck tape. Available in Kingfisher Blue and Dragon Red. Retail value RM499.
Gents Polo: Pure pique cotton with raised Bentley emblem on the chest. Button tab with Bentley emblazoned buttons. Contrast neck tape. Available in Kingfisher Blue. Retail value RM499.
Wings Keyring: Leather keyring featuring the iconic metal Bentley wings emblem. Available in Dragon Red, Kingfisher Blue, Portland and Beluga. Retail value RM289.
Baseball Cap: Raised Bentley emblem on the front. Shield with contrast piping. Metal buckle with Bentley emblem. Adjustable by approx. 2cm. One size. Available in Portland. Retail value RM259.
Matrix Grille Mug: Depicting the iconic Bentley matrix grille, our mugs have been expertly colour matched to the most popular paint choice from the Bentley palette, white in Malaysia, with Living Green contrast to the rim. Retail value RM259.
Bentley Wings Ball Pen: Highly distinctive design inspired by the matrix grille mesh of our cars. Influenced by tones from the Bentley palette. Crafted in brass and aluminium. Available in Black, White and Living Green. Retail value RM269.
2 in 1 Lanyard: Lanyard and keyring in one product. Stainless steel buckle. Knurling,stylized ‘B’ emblem and engraved ‘Bentley’ wordmark on clasp. Matrix grille print. Security clip for easy opening. Available in Moroccan Blue and Highland Hare. Retail
value RM219.
Visit Bentley Kuala Lumpur at Lot 1.1 Ground Floor, Etiqa Twins, 11 Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur from Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 3pm, or call +60 3 2165 1688 for more information.
When money is no object, there are cars out there that simply beggar belief in terms of craftsmanship and sheer road presence, and one such car is the Bentley Mulsanne Speed…
Costing about RM2,588,000 (NSP), the Bentley Mulsanne Speed is powered by a more potent 6.75-litre, twin-turbo V8, capable of producing 530bhp and a whopping 1,100Nm of torque.
As gargantuan as it may be, the Mulsanne Speed will send you into triple digit speeds from a standstill in just 4.9 seconds, and onward to a top-speed of 305kmh as you waft along on special 21-inch “Speed” alloys.
Do have a look at the video below and photo gallery that follows, and try not to drool too much. – Chris Wee.
Bentley Mulsanne Speed Photo Gallery…
What colour is that? Exclaimed one of the guests in front of me during the official unveiling of the new Continental GT at Bentley Kuala Lumpur recently, and indeed, it’s quite an amazing shade of silver. So, once again redefining the benchmark of luxury grand touring in the industry, the new Conti GT has arrived.
“Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain, the new, third-generation Bentley Continental GT combines spirited, focused performance with handcrafted luxury and cutting-edge technology, to create the finest Grand Tourer ever produced.” – Bentley.
“Tonight, we celebrate not only the debut of the new Continental GT, but also a showcase of Bentley’s revolutionary design and engineering achievements. The all-new Continental GT marks another milestone for Bentley, setting the benchmark for luxury grand touring yet again with its unique combination of luxury and performance”, explained Jerry Lee, Managing Director of Wearnes Quest (above, right)
The launch featured the evolution of the Bentley Continental GT, drawing inspiration from the R-Type Continental 66 years ago that created a template and inspiration for the future of Bentley. Since then, the first generation of the Continental GT in 2003 has created a benchmark of revolutionary, luxury design, technology and performance, reflecting the best in class of each respective generation. You can read more about the new GT after the photo gallery below…
“It encapsulates Bentley’s desire to innovate while staying true to its design DNA, continuously evolving to shape the future of luxury and the future of performance. It is specially crafted for discerning Bentley owners and the new generation, who understand and thrive with real power, luxury and innovation – the future of Bentley Kuala Lumpur.” said Jerry.
NB: Due to overwhelming response prior to the launch, the new Continental GT will only be available for viewing by appointment, call +60 3 2162 2033. Customer deliveries and handovers of the new GT in Malaysia will commence towards the end of Q2 2018. Estimated price from RM1.9million before GST.
New Bentley Continental GT Full Specifications: 02 Bentley Vehicle Technical Specifications – New Continental GT
New Bentley Continental GT Launch Photo Gallery…
More on The New Bentley Continental GT
At the heart of the new Continental GT sits an all-new, enhanced version of Bentley’s renowned 6.0-litre, twin-turbocharged W12 TSI engine, mated, for the first time, to a dual-clutch eight-speed transmission, for faster, more efficient gear change.
A new, technically advanced, adaptive chassis uses Bentley’s intelligent 48-volt Dynamic Ride System to ensure a responsive ride and exceptional handling and refinement in all road conditions. The new system controls ride comfort and lateral roll, cushioning passengers from excessive movement, as well as making the car feel effortlessly precise.
The muscular exterior design, created using revolutionary technology, results in a lightweight, yet stiff body. The engine is positioned further back to improve weight distribution, resulting in driver focused, dynamic performance.
Offering four seats and improved luggage capacity for genuine real-world usability, the new Bentley Continental GT’s luxurious cabin is packed with exquisite details including a new ‘diamond in diamond’ leather design. In addition, significant work has gone into harmonising the extensive portfolio of 15 colours across hides and carpets.
The new Continental GT also showcases major evolutions in Bentley’s unique application of technology. An advanced, fully digital, driver-focused instrument panel and Bentley Rotating Display for the driver are among the suite of innovations. The latter features an impressive 12.3” touchscreen housed in a three-sided unit, which revolves the veneer to reveal the touchscreen, as well as three elegant analogue dials.
The interior design of the Continental GT is tailored specifically to the modern luxury customer, with unrivalled attention to detail that creates an effortless ownership experience. The cabin seamlessly integrates cutting-edge onboard technology with the finest handcrafted natural materials. The result is an exquisite, harmonised, connected and luxurious space.
Some changes are a foot at the Volkswagen Group according to an article by Top Gear UK. Bentley and Bugatti, two of its high performance sub-brands will each receive a new CEO. This news comes after Wolfgang Dürheimer who is currently the CEO of both brands, announced his retirement.
Instead of replacing Dürheimer with a single employee, VW has opted to separate both roles by picking Adrian Hallmark as the head honcho of Bentley and Stefan Winkelmann as the head of hypercar maker, Bugatti.
Hallmark previously held various top executive sales positions at Bentley, VW, Porsche and Saab. His appointment as CEO of Bentley is one of several major decisions that will take place over the course of the next few years. This is due to four Bentley board members, including Dürheimer, who are about to reach the retirement age at about the same time.
Stefan Winkelmann, who was elected to lead Audi Sport last year, will now be in charge of ensuring that Bugatti continues to dominate the high end market of luxury supercars. Prior to his appointment at Audi, Winkelmann was at the helm of Lamborghini for about 11 years.
During his tenure at the Italian manufacturer, Winkelmann helped to turn the company’s fortunes around from an ailing automaker into one that has a strong product portfolio and decent cash flow. He also saw the introduction of the Gallardo, Lamborghini’s most successful vehicle to date.
The car was also partly responsible for the Italian automaker’s financial health and relatively steady recovery. It shared quite a bit with Audi’s R8 supercar but was still unique enough to ensure that the essence of Lamborghini was not diluted in anyway.
Now, with the appointment of Winkelmann at Bugatti, the same magic that played a part in Lamborghini’s recovery, could work for the French automaker as well. If true, this would be the best time for it as the company looks to stave off attacks from Koenigsegg who seem hell bent on stealing the hypercar crown.
Source: Top Gear UK
Bentley Motors has teamed up with Breitling to create a watch that pays homage to the new Continental GT that was launched at IAA 2017 in Frankfurt. Called the Bentley GT Dark Sapphire Edition chronograph watch, the timepiece has been released to celebrate the launch of Bentley’s new sports car.
Despite sporting similar styling as its predecessor, the Continental GT has been reworked to have more elegant contours, better luxury materials and powered by the third generation 6.0-litre W12 TSI engine that develops 635bhp and 900Nm of torque, but I digress.
This new chronograph features an ultra-light, ultra-strong case made of Breitlight®. its a proprietary new advanced material that mirrors the innovative, authentic new luxury materials inside the Bentley Continental GT.
It is supposed to be resistant to scratches and corrosion, which should alleviate the concerns of owners who enjoy an active lifestyle. Apart from that, It does not contain magnetic or allergenic properties and has a subtle black, streaked effect.
The 48mm diameter watch face encompasses a movement that is developed in the Swiss brand’s Chronométrie workshops and is distinguished by the unique 30-second chronograph system, which is protected by cambered sapphire crystal and glare-proofed on both sides.
It is a Breitling Calibre B06 movement that is self-winding, high-frequency (28,800 vibrations per hour), 47 jewels. Power resever is rated at over 70 hours and the timepiece itself is officially chronometer-certified by the COSC.
A carbon fibre-like weave that adorns the outer part of the watch face provides depth to the dark gunmetal appearance of the watch body. The blue and white contrasting markings also add to the appeal of this chronograph timepiece.
A central hand completes a full sweep of the dial in 30 seconds, and features a A blue ‘30-second chronograph’ inscription on that particular dial. This is a noteworthy feature for those who will use this luxury timepiece as a stopwatch.
Breitling has given the watch a unique rubber strap bearing the same design as the Continental GT’s dial that is secured in place with a push piece-operated folding clasp. This should keep the watch firmly placed on the wearer’s hand yet offer a comfortable fit.
According to the watchmaker, only 500 such timepieces will ever be made, which is a nod to the level of exclusivity enjoyed by the car that it pays tribute to. Check out the pictures and let us know what you think of this elegant, hand-made Bentley timepiece.
Frankfurt played host to some of the more interesting reveals in recent years. A number of automakers brought out some pretty interesting and luxurious offerings. H.R. Owen, a leading luxury vehicle dealership is gearing up to have these vehicles put on sale soon.
The company deals with the world’s most sought-after premium car brands which include Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini and BAC. Here, were are going to a cover a number of more memorable cars that were unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Bentley Continental GT
The first car worthy of mention is Bentley’s new Continental GT, which sports a smoother and more rounded design, more prominent circular headlights with DRLs and of course an all-new engine. Its an enhanced version of the company’s famous 6.0-litre twin-turbocharged W12 TSI engine that is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Ferrari Portofino
Like Bentley, Ferrari too had something pretty interesting to show us. It launched the Portofino, an entry level Ferrari and a successor to the California T. It’s a drop-top GT that is powered by a 592bhp engine and a E-Diff3 limited-slip differential.
It is supposed to be lighter than its predecessor, and that coupled with a more powerful engine, means that the Portofino requires just 3.5 seconds to get from 0-100km/h, a mere 0.1 seconds slower than the more expensive and sophisticated GTC4 Lusso.
Bugatti Chiron
Bugatti’s main reason for showing up at Frankfurt was to flaunt its Chiron hypercar at its rivals. The Chiron made the news recently for setting a remarkable pace record by accelerating from 0-400km/h and back to a standstill in just 41.96 seconds.
What’s even more remarkable than this is that the Chiron needed only 3.112km to accomplish this feat. It’s an astonishing vehicle both in terms of capability and styling. H.R. Owen’s Bugatti London showroom will have an example on display for order and for the general public to salivate over.
Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster
Last but not least, Lamborghini was there too, primarily for the Aventador S Roadster. Compared to the standard car, the S version has more power and a four-wheel steering system. Though not revolutionary for the time, the Aventador is still one of the most extreme hypercars on sale today.
Unlike Ferrari and McLaren, Lamborghini vehemently believe that naturally aspirated engines still offer the best driving experience one would want. And until it’s no longer economically viable, they will continue to make these amazing non-boosted vehicles for the elite.
Over the weekend, Bentley broke two records at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb with its 600bhp Bentayga, much to the surprise of the crowd that was gathered. Driver of the Bentayga, Vicky Parrott, belted the car the entire way to secure the first ever ladies hill record for an SUV with a time of 35.53 seconds.
This feat comes exactly 80 years after Bentley last held a ladies record at the hill climb, which was in 1927. Serving as icing on the cake, the automaker also broke the overall hill record for an SUV and also won its class which included vehicles such as the supercharged Land Rover Discovery SI6 and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
Speaking of the remarkable feat, Parrot said, “I have driven on many circuits but this is my first visit to Shelsley Walsh and what a fabulous place it is, very narrow and daunting but this Bentayga is some serious machine and has enabled me to set a new women’s record, so I am very grateful to Bentley for giving me this opportunity … oh and also for the loan of the special Bentley racing overalls with the name of a certain David Brabham embroidered onto the waist band!”
The Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb is the oldest motor sport venue in the world still in use. It was opened in 1905 and till this day, still has its original track layout. Though there are a few rival venues that sport similar history, the Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb is still the favorite of many fans.
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