Bentley's sales have continued to be strong over the past few years thanks to models like the Continental GT Coupe. Although the automaker has successfully managed to outsell Maybach and Rolls Royce it is looking towards the future.
All automakers are becoming greener, which includes the addition of hybrids, more fuel-efficient models, etc. Currently Bentley vehicles are all about sheer size and power. This may change according to Bentley exec Stuart McCullough. McCullough told The Car Connection that management is currently thinking about “changing the philosophy of Bentley”.
The automaker is discussing the use of new lighter materials in all their cars and maybe even the addition of new smaller models. Ultimately the decision lies in the hands of the consumer. If the consumer continues to demand these larger and heavier vehicles from Bentley, then they will continue to be built.
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Comments (3)
Well, since these Bentleys are essentially different body on the Audi A8 or VW Phaeton platform, they might as well start using the 4.2 TD engine. Its very powerful and uses about 100% less fuel than current gas powered versions.
Posted by Diesel | September 26, 2007 8:01 AM
Posted on September 26, 2007 08:01
Unless you mean 100% less gasoline, I'd say you are wrong about the 4.2 TD getting infinite miles to a gallon.
That engine does however get oodles of mileage per liter (gallon), so I'm with you: bring us diesel!
Posted by Allen | September 26, 2007 1:24 PM
Posted on September 26, 2007 13:24
Actually I was about to wrtite that the gas engine uses 100% more fuel but my short circuits got crosswired.
They also have a 12 cylinder diesel at Audi for the Q7 which can also be used since anything is better than these gas hogs.
Posted by Diesel | September 27, 2007 5:12 AM
Posted on September 27, 2007 05:12