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Bentley Motors has been around for 105 years now. Since its founding in 1919, the marque has developed a rich and wonderful history that includes marvels of automotive engineering and racing. Let’s look at how that history has shaped Bentley and helped to create fantastic examples of power, speed, and luxury in the modern era. 

The word has been circulating for years that the iconic W12 engine will soon be phased out, much to the disappointment of Bentley fans and performance car aficionados alike. It’s even led some to wonder whether or not the company will be able to deliver the same standard—without the W12, can Bentley still create the best luxury sports cars?

Turns out, the answer is a resounding yes.

Despite lacking the 12-cylinder of yore, the redesigned fourth-generation Bentley Continental GT Speed is among the quickest Bentleys we’ve ever seen. So quick, in fact, that it’s already set…

If we want to go green, does that mean we have to sacrifice luxury and performance? If you ask Bentley, the answer is a resounding no. Read on to discover the world of all-electric Bentley.

Wondering where the nicest neighborhoods are in Miami? With the recent announcement of the Bentley Residences luxury condominiums being move-in ready by2026, that answer is looking more and more like "Sunny Isles Beach."

Of course, South Florida offers more than just Sunny Isle's 1.4 square miles of prime, oceanfront real estate. Let's explore some of the other nice areas near Miami that you may want to call home.

A Bentley Continental rides into town on a 760-hp, 4.0L twin-turbo V8 steed. It stops for directions.

“Point me toward Pikes Peak, kind sir.” Continental’s V8 rumbles, its 737 pounds-feet of torque awaiting orders.

“It’s that-a-way,” the gentleman nods at Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, flummoxed at the sight of this mean-looking race car. “Say, what type of horse is this, mister? I ain’t never seen one so...”

“...Ferocious?” Continental interjects. “Boisterous? Brawny? So stunningly gorgeous...

Safe. Smart. Convenient. These are characteristics you can always expect from a Bentley – especially now that the My Bentley app, which was originally exclusive to the Bentayga, has expanded its reach to all models. That’s right: Starting right now, all new Bentley vehicles, from the Continental to the Flying Spur, can be My Bentley-ified. Hallelujah!

As it enters its second century of uber-luxury automaking, Bentley has charted a visionary course toward sustainability, while maintaining its reputation for premium luxury and exceptional performance. The company recently revealed more details of its “Beyond100” strategy, which includes becoming “an end-to-end carbon neutral” organization within the next decade.

The Push Toward All-Electric Vehicles

The shift in strategy is a significant one, as Bentley is currently the world’s largest producer of 12-cylinder gasoline engines...