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Bentley and Naim sound architecture sets global benchmark for in-car audio systems

Just as Lexus and Mark Levinson have had a long relationship (almost 20 years) in the area of audio systems, Bentley has collaborated with Naim for the past 10 years, in the development of the most powerful, best-in-class in-car audio systems. The latest ‘Naim for Bentley’ is said to set a global benchmark for interactive sound technology offering occupants concert hall quality sound.

Naim for Bentley delivers the world’s most advanced music systems, both inside the world’s most prestigious road cars and also for listeners at home. Bentley’s new Flying Spur has Naim’s superlative audio system seamlessly integrated into state-of-the-art British craftsmanship.

21 speakers and 2,200-watt amplification
The sound system features 21 speakers with 2,200-watt amplification and Active Bass Transducers. Eight DSP sounds modes are available and the car exhibits illuminated speaker grilles. Sound settings can be accessed via an elegant 12.3-inch HD touchscreen interface at the centre of the dashboard. Customers can configure this in a variety of ways: as a single display, split 2:1 or showing different functions at the same time. The overall designs highlights simplicity of use with a contemporary and elevated aesthetic.

Aiming to break sonic boundaries
Bentley Motors and Naim Audio are now working together to create new products for 2020 which continue to break sonic boundaries. The close confines of a car cabin capable of travelling at speeds of over 320 km/h, combined with engine, road and wind noise, provide a challenge for Naim’s engineers, quite unlike the demands of achieving best replay performance in the home or studio.

To bring true Naim sound quality into this unique space, engineers of the two companies have flatly rejected traditional approaches, in the process rewriting the rulebook of in-car audio systems. The result? New worldwide benchmarks for in-cabin sound technology and incredible depth of music quality that has to be heard to be believed.

Naim is a Queen’s Award winner for its innovation and having recently come out with a trailblazing Digital Signal Processing (DSP) system, it realised it could apply an all-new approach to the in-car implementation. The DSP system would find itself at the very heart of the Naim for Bentley audio system, enabling a degree of tuning previously not possible, ensuring optimal sound performance whatever the speed or road conditions.

Each new generation of Bentley has seen a refinement and an update from the original Naim for Bentley audio system. Beginning as a 15 speaker – 1,100-watt system in 2008, the system has evolved into a 2,200-watt amplifier feeding 21 speakers as featured in the new Flying Spur.

2019 Bentley Flying Spur — *Bentley Flying Spur*

The Naim for Bentley system has been designed to maintain performance even when the roof of the Continental GT Convertible is down, and as Bentley evolves its hybrid car line, beginning with the Bentayga Hybrid, the even quieter engines offer a different audio environment to design for altogether.

Unique Digital Signal Processor solution
Naim has engineered a unique Digital Signal Processor (DSP) solution for the Naim for Bentley audio system. This innovative technology offers a range of modes to optimise the in-car soundstage, depending on seating position and listening preferences. It ensures ultimate audio performance is maintained whatever the speed or road conditions.

While class-leading, with an extremely powerful amplifier, the Naim for Bentley system is more than just a sound system. It has been engineered to deliver a true high-fidelity experience matched to the refinement of the Bentley experience.

Naim for Bentley’s audio system is compatible with Spotify, Apple Music, TIDAL, Deezer and allows customers to enjoy their own choice of music, digital radio or spoken word media such as audio books and podcasts.

Bentley Flying Spur First Edition to be auctioned for Elton John AIDS Foundation

Experience the Bentley EXP 100 GT in Kuala Lumpur

If you’re a fan of Bentley vehicles, you would know the existence of the Bentley EXP 100 GT concept vehicle that they unveiled a few months back. In celebrations of the brand’s 100^th birthday, the Bentley EXP 100 GT is essentially a present for themselves and by the looks of things, what a grand present to get. (more…)

Bentley Bentayga Hybrid – The first Bentley PHEV SUV

The automotive world is going through its biggest phase into the world of electrification and Bentley has announced their pioneer hybrid model, the Bentley Bentayga Hybrid. The first true plug-in hybrid model in the luxury SUV sector is now on sale in Europe which offers a huge enhancement for their most efficient model yet. (more…)

The Bentley EXP 100 GT Concept is seriously stunning

Bentley has released a set of very dynamic imageries of their Bentley EXP 100 GT Concept vehicle to celebrate its stunning presence at the recent Monterey Car Week 2019. It looked so good that it took home the ‘Best of Show’ prize at the pinnacle Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. (more…)

Bentley Continental GT breaks record at Pikes Peak

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…)

Bentley Bentayga V8 Debuts In Malaysia!

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

Bentley KL Showcases Luxury, Performance & Craftsmanship In Penang [+Video]

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:

Celebrate Ramadan With “The Colours Of Bentley” Collection From Bentley KL

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.

Bentley Mulsanne Speed – What RM2.6 Million Looks Like! [+Video]

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…

Bentley Kuala Lumpur Introduces New Continental GT

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.