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Two months ago at Goodwood Festival of Speed’s Sunday Times Supercar Runs, British race-car driver Derek Bell took the Bentley Continental Supersports for a hot-lap. Bell finally took out sometime to take the new Bentley out for a spin on the Nurburgring and we now have a video of his lap around the Nordschleife.
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Bentley has been pretty vocal about going green. The automaker previously said that it plans on reducing CO2 emissions by 40 percent, a move that could include a Bentley hybrid.
According to AutoExpress, the next-generation Continental will get a light aluminum body along with a new hybrid powertrain, which will be capable of running gasoline or [...]

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There are a total of seven Bentley Continental models, the latest being the 204 mph Bentley Continental Supersports Coupe. Of course when an elite automaker builds a car of that caliber, there is one question that is always asked – will they make a convertible version?
According to CARandDRIVER, Bentley said that it is seriously considering [...]

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According to Bentley, the new Mulsanne sedan will set the standard for luxury for years to come. Insiders told AutoExpress that the Mulsanne will also spawn a family of new models including a coupe and convertible.
Sources say that Bentley is also planning fresh replacements for both the Brooklands and Azure based on the newcomer.
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- Key Competitors: Rolls-Royce Phantom… and do we dare mention Maybach?
- Engine: 6.75L twin-turbocharged V8 – 505-hp/752 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: ZF 8-speed automatic.
- Pricing: TBA; but will be close to $300,000.
The 2010 Mulsanne was seen earlier last month at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. Well, now the model has crossed [...]

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Bentley has yet to reveal the technical specs on the new Mulsanne but has already auctioned off chassis No.1 for $500,000. We guess the recession has no impact on a vehicle that is said to be the “pinnacle of the ultra-luxury segment.”
Technical specs and performance figures will be revealed next month at the 2009 Frankfurt [...]

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Bentley today unveiled its new Mulsanne, what we’ve come to known as the “New Grand Bentley,” at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance in Monterey, California. What you’re seeing here is basically the new Arnage – but the only thing is – there is nothing Arnage about it, even the name.
Even during a time of [...]

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Just a reminder – the new Grand Bentley will be unveiled (along with its name) this Sunday at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Also, later tonight Nissan will take the wraps off of the 2011 Infiniti M at 9:30 p.m.

- Kap Shah

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According to Automotive News, Bentley is planning to use cylinder cutoffs in the next generation of its top-of-the-line model, the Arnage – so far known as the New Grand Bentley. The cutoff technology is designed to reduce fuel-consumption and carbon dioxide missions by shutting off individual combustion chambers that are not needed during cruising speeds.
The next-generation [...]

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Bentley has released yet another teaser video of its upcoming ‘Grand Bentley’ scheduled to debut next month at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours D’ Elegance in Monterey, California.
“The all-new grand Bentley captures the 1920s ‘grand touring’ spirit of the Bentley Boys, delivering the effortless driving, exclusivity and adventure desired by the real motoring enthusiast,” Bentley said [...]

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