Bentley Cars

Bentley is the British luxury grand tourer brand founded in 1919 by W.O. Bentley. The original Bentley Boys racing team won Le Mans five times in the 1920s. Rolls-Royce acquired Bentley in 1931, and for most of the 20th century Bentleys were rebadged Rolls-Royces with sportier suspension. The brand split happened in 1998 when Volkswagen Group acquired Bentley while BMW acquired the Rolls-Royce name. Under VW ownership, Bentley refocused as a sport luxury brand distinct from Rolls-Royce. The Continental GT of 2003 is the brand defining modern product. Twin-turbo W12 making 552 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a level of luxury and performance that established the modern grand tourer category. Three generations of Continental GT have run from 2003 to the present, with V8 and W12 powertrains and various trim levels including the GT Speed and the Bacalar limited-edition coachbuilt variant. The Mulsanne (2010-2020) was the brand traditional flagship sedan, hand-built with the older 6.75 liter L-series V8 (a Bentley engine in continuous production since 1959, ending only with the Mulsanne discontinuation). The Flying Spur is the modern Continental-derived sport sedan. The Bentayga SUV launched in 2016 and shares its platform with the Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg, Porsche Cayenne, and Lamborghini Urus. It is the brand best-selling product globally. The Bentayga has W12 and V8 powertrains. Bentley has committed to electric powertrains by 2030 and produces the Mulliner coachbuild division for ultra-bespoke commissions. On WhipJury, Bentley submissions are rare but distinctive. Continental GT examples (especially V8 S and Speed variants) are the most common, followed by Bentaygas and the occasional vintage Mulsanne or modified Continental.