Following the success of the Bentley 4½ Litre Supercharged ‘Blower’ Continuation models, Bentley Motors is continuing its legacy with the Speed Six Continuation Series. As the most successful Bentley race car in history, the original Speed Six secured two victories at the Le Mans 24 Hour race in 1929 and 1930.
Each unit of the Speed Six Continuation Series is meticulously handcrafted from scratch, employing period-correct tools, fixings, and techniques. The construction process takes approximately ten months per car. Bentley’s Mulliner division used two historic Speed Six models as templates:
- Speed Six GU409: A prized possession of Bentley Motors.
- Old Number 3: A works Speed Six that competed in the 1930 Le Mans 24 Hour race, driven by Sammy Davis and Clive Dunfee.
Introduced in 1928, the original Speed Six was a high-performance version of the Bentley 6½ Litre. It featured twin SU carburetors, a high-performance camshaft, and a higher compression ratio. Only 182 Speed Six units were produced between 1928 and 1930, solidifying its legacy in Bentley’s motorsport history.
Continental GTC Speed: The Future of Grand Touring
Bentley is also unveiling the latest iteration of its Continental GT lineage with the fourth-generation Continental GTC Speed. Designed to offer a perfect blend of luxury, performance, and daily usability, the new Continental GTC Speed introduces an Ultra Performance Hybrid powertrain.
Key Features of the Continental GTC Speed:
- 782 PS and 1000 Nm Torque: Powered by a new 4.0-litre V8 engine (600 PS / 584 bhp) paired with an electric motor (190 PS / 187 bhp).
- Electrified Performance: The hybrid system provides an electric range of 81 km while maintaining CO2 emissions as low as 29 g/km.
- Convertible Luxury: Features Bentley’s seven-bow fabric roof system, which deploys in 19 seconds at speeds up to 48 km/h.
- Advanced 400V Electrical Architecture: Introduces a cutting-edge suite of powertrain technology that redefines efficiency and performance for a luxury grand tourer.
Bentley Motors will showcase these exceptional models at Hall 1 H084 at Retromobile 2025, where enthusiasts can witness the evolution of both heritage craftsmanship and modern innovation in the automotive industry.
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