{"id":25184,"date":"2018-02-27T16:41:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T15:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/geneva-2018-bentley-at-the-2018-geneva-motor-show\/"},"modified":"2021-08-25T14:49:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T12:49:17","slug":"geneva-2018-bentley-at-the-2018-geneva-motor-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/autoestrada.ch\/en\/geneva-2018-bentley-at-the-2018-geneva-motor-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Geneva 2018 &#8211; Bentley at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Bentley\u2019s new Chairman and CEO, Adrian Hallmark, will use his first public appearance with the luxury British brand to unveil an exciting new model in Geneva.<\/p><div class=\"autoestrada-nel-contenuto autoestrada-entity-placement\" id=\"autoestrada-3924225746\" style=\"position: relative;padding: 30px;border: 2px solid red;margin: 25px auto 35px;text-align: center;width: fit-content;\"><div class=\"autoestrada-adlabel\">Advertising<\/div><div id=\"autoestrada-461554989\"><!-- START ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar uri = 'https:\/\/impfr.tradedoubler.com\/imp?type(img)g(25401758)a(2263928)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11);\r\ndocument.write('<a href=\"https:\/\/clk.tradedoubler.com\/click?p=320153&a=2263928&g=25401758\" target=\"_BLANK\"><img src=\"'+uri+'\" border=0><\\\/a>');\r\n<\/script>\r\n<!-- END ADVERTISER: from tradedoubler.com -->\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Alongside this global debut will be the Bentayga V8, which also makes its first motor show appearance.\u00a0 Joining the Bentayga will be the all-new Continental GT, on show in Geneva for the first time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Performance and Precision \u2013 The Bentayga V8\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">On stand at the International Motor Show\u00a0 is the most recent addition to the Bentayga family \u2013 the Bentayga V8.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Sitting at the core of the range, the Bentayga V8 features a new-generation 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged petrol engine which combines immense power with impressive fuel efficiency. The addition of a characteristic V8 burble, stylish twin-quad exhaust pipes and optional carbon-ceramic brakes, reveals more of the luxury SUV\u2019s sporting character.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The dynamic unit develops 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft. (770 Nm) of torque, resulting in a top speed of 180 mph (290 km\/h) and 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds (100 km\/h in 4.5 seconds).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Inside, customers will recognise Bentley\u2019s unique approach to modern luxury tailoring, with the familiar blend of exquisite handcrafted materials and advanced technologies. New styling features include a wood and hide steering wheel and a high-gloss carbon-fibre interior panel finish.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">New Continental GT \u2013 The Definition of Grand Touring<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">With European customer deliveries beginning in the summer, the all-new Continental GT is appearing at the Geneva show for the first time. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Britain, the new third-generation Bentley Continental GT combines spirited, focused performance with handcrafted luxury and cutting-edge technology, to create the finest Grand Tourer ever produced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The new Continental GT is offered with an enhanced version of Bentley\u2019s peerless 6.0-litre, W12 TSI engine that sets a new benchmark in performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The interior design of the Continental GT is tailored specifically to the modern luxury customer, with unrivalled attention to detail that creates an effortless ownership experience.\u00a0<br \/>The cabin seamlessly integrates cutting-edge onboard technology with the finest handcrafted natural materials. The result is an exquisite, harmonised, connected and luxurious space.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Aniline Leather and Open-Pore Veneers \u2013 Flying Spur by Mulliner\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Bentley\u2019s personal commissioning division, Mulliner, will also showcase a unique Flying Spur W12 at this year\u2019s show featuring two new and exciting interior finishes: aniline leather and an open pore veneer to the luxury sedan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Aniline leather is the highest quality leather available, with a unique and distinct texture and natural grain. With no coating on the surface, the Golden Oak hide boasts superior seating comfort as it is able to breathe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The new open-pore Walnut veneer featured in Flying Spur provides a more natural and authentic look to the interior. Open-pore veneers have three very thin hand-applied layers of lacquer, to ensure that the natural wood grain can be felt and the colour of the wood is highlighted.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">Interact with Bentley at Geneva<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">The Bentley stand provides visitors with interesting, interactive experiences such as a digital car configurator, a Bentley Network app experience and several technical showcases, including an E Mode display, V8 engine and noise isolation cut-away.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bentley\u2019s new Chairman and CEO, Adrian Hallmark, will use his first public appearance with the luxury British brand to unveil an exciting new model in Geneva. 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