Here's the Torcal, the first fully electric Bentley
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
It sounds like a V8, rides like a Flying Spur, but handles like a Continental GT.
The short version
- Underneath the bodywork are some relatively familiar underpinnings; Bentley shares technology with Porsche as both are part of the greater Volkswagen Group empire.
- The power output might not be as prodigious as the electric Porsche Cayenne but should be sufficient nonetheless.
- The standard car will offer peak outputs of 810 hp (604 kW) and 880 lb-ft (1,194 Nm), enough for a 3.3-second 0–60 mph time (0–100 km/h takes 3.4 seconds).
What happened
From the back seat, it was indeed a comfortable experience, with the car leaning into corners rather than adopting more of a “skyhook” philosophy, like that other famous ultra luxury British automaker . And as we learned during our ride, it sounds like a 6.75 L V8 on the move, at least unless you turn that setting off.
Why it matters
An official US EPA range estimate should be forthcoming closer to the time the Torcal goes on sale in the US early next year, but expect at least 300 miles.
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